by larry | May 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
I always associate the homestretch of the school year with the Kentucky Derby for both come at the same time; early May. Taking this metaphor further, it’s not about how you start the school year, nor the Derby, it’s more about how you finish. And in...
by larry | Apr 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Being Present …” “Staying in the moment …” “Keeping calm ….” “Being in the here and now.” Likely, these Yoga-like phrases are familiar to you. They are helpful when we need mental reminders leading to a form of...
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...
