http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/03/12/walgreens-employees-disabilities/15164/
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Autism: When the Sun Comes Out
The quote is something we need to keep in mind especially through difficult experiences, but when the sun shines, it shines brightly. That has been my personal experience. ”I feel life is a journey and we all have to learn to ride the storm, for some of us it can seem more like a tidal [...]
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This is a great article about dropping the categories of high functioning and low functioning in ASD. A way to look at it and do it… I teach about the benefits of using the ‘Broad Creative Support System’. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/todd-drezner/autism_b_1195580.html Nickels, Dimes and ‘High-Functioning’ Autism
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This Christmas weekend of celebrations and activities, find ways to understand our folks with autism, to help them enjoy and perhaps endure long events.
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“Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so.” ~Stephen Leacock By: Sherryl Frauenglass: A Woman’s True Voice Let’s find ways to help our folks with ASD believe in themselves. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Read the rest of this entry »Transition Tip
What would our world be like if we sent this message to all individuals with developmental disabilities? Your thoughts?
Read the rest of this entry »Perspectives of Persons with ASD: MUST READ
I applaud the author. The voices of individuals with autism must be heard and applied in policy-making and practice. I will forever keep the quotes and use them in my work. Thank you http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2011/12/09/living-life-with-autism-ii-perspectives/
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http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/12/08/feds-boost-employment/14606/
Read the rest of this entry »Get Rid of the ‘r’ Word
A young woman recently commented that the r word is in bad taste when directed to someone who has a disability, but acceptable to use when directed toward friends who are acting foolish. She is the one who is wrong, confused, and foolish. When the r word is used, it breeds harshness and feeds the [...]
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Reminder POST on Last Friday Gallery Day, 11/25. Celebrating Unique strengths, Individual interests, or developing and exceptional talents of folks with disABILITIES and CAPABILITIES. This weekend of thankfulness and giving, Let’s give each one encouragement and appreciation for their valued uniqueness. Post here: https://www.facebook.com/DrJackieMarquette
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