by larry | Apr 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Elephants are best observed in their natural habitat. Or in the zoo. Then again, there are still a number of elephants found in the circus. However, within special education meetings, sometimes, elephants are also in the room. Here’s what I am talking about:...
by larry | Apr 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Building success upon “what already works” is the way to go when it comes to motivation, reward systems, and inspiring the best from our children. They are no different than the larger, older forms of humanity; we all like positive feedback and respond...
by larry | Mar 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
What I am trying to do here is share a perspective: Autism is part of the human experience. We all share similar behaviors and responses, especially, when stress, anxiety, or the general feeling of being over-whelmed is at the core. From my point of view, the...
by larry | Mar 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Simply, behavior is a form of communication. Unfortunately, when behavior escalates to the point of causing a distraction to learning, often, schools forget about this important premise and handle the situation through cease & desist or containment. As an...
by larry | Mar 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Are our kids really a bunch of snowflakes, buttercups, and simply too sensitive? It’s a relavant question when you take a look at children today and see so many impacted by anxiety, depression, or a general sense of being over-whelmed. It’s epidemic!...
by larry | Feb 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many of our younger children struggle with learning to read at epidemic levels.. According to a recent study, “A majority of fourth graders in the United States are still not reading proficiently, according to a “Kids Count” report from the Annie E. Casey...