Ever since I took an entire month to focus on promoting independence I have been told by many how much they have appreciated hearing about getting learners to do more on their own. It’s not that promoting independence is a new concept, …
The numbers are alarming. In 1975 one in 5,000 were being diagnosed with autism. Today, one in 68. For boys, it’s one in 42. Over the …
Mawwiage. Mawwiage is what brings us together today. Today and everyday! It is the coming together of learners who need great educators and educators who …
Independence is not bought, it is won. Through the small victories provided by passionate educators our leaners do more with less. But every warrior needs a battle cry, every competitor needs a cause, and ever special educator needs a mantra. Not just a reminder about the lives we change, but …
Those who consider themselves part of the Seattle Seahawks fandom pride themselves on their passion, their love, and their impact on the game. And to a large point they have made Seattle one of the best places for a player to call home. They refer to themselves as the 12th man and they …
In all of the joy I have had in helping put the Seahawk’s seasoning into a student’s program and then watching how that student was able to touch the heart of a real Seahawk, I have had to fight one deeply rooted conflict. Since the age of six, I have been …
A great man once told me that there are three things we all strive for in life: simplicity, flexibility, and balance. I would submit to you that when you have those elements built into a properly prescribed program for a student with a disability, you increase the chances for sustainability …
One of the many things that have me truly excited about the Ultimate Access Card is that all of the art is completely original (Thank You Abby!). It was great to be able to have images created that would make more sense to the learner. For example, many images of …
