April 3, 2009
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Sign Language and Children of Autism

Story from: yourtalkingbaby.com People think of sign language in the context of the deaf community. But, it can be taught to babies before they can speak, with multiple benefits for child and parent. This, of course, is the basis for our baby sign langauge system. Research also proves that sign language ...

March 28, 2009
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Intense Education Process (IEP)

Having been on both sides of an IEP that is why I rename it from Individual Education Plan to Intense Education Process. With the proper support, preparation, and keeping the progress of the student as the goal, an IEP can go smooth. First off, as a parent, find other parents that are going through the same ...

March 24, 2009
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IEP In The Classroom

When a child is first looked at for inclusion, the school and the parents should sit down and write up an Individual Education Plan (IEP). This will enable the school system to work with the parents in achieving a smooth transition. Hence it's name, an IEP works on an individual basis. It looks at the ...

March 22, 2009
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Disabilities Unlimited Facebook Group

facebook_logoA positive environment to share about disabilities is now available also on Facebook. With the goal of helping others better understand the differences around us, check out the latest group on Facebook.

Come and share your difference. The thing or things that ...

March 22, 2009
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Facilitating Eye Contact For Those With Autism

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically have reduced eye contact than typical children and may not use their eyes to attract attention, to direct other people’s attention or to check that they have (or do not have) the attention of another person. Often the child will not look at the person they are ...

March 21, 2009
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Straw In The Water

Going out to eat is always an interesting substitution to eating at home. On this particular Friday night, a good friend and I went out to eat at one of our usual restaurants. This evening was going to be different, though, because we had a new waitress waiting on us. The menus were at the table ...

March 15, 2009
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“A Chair that goeth up and down” – Henry VIII had a stairlift

Beyond having six wives and founding the Church of England, historians have just discovered Tudor monarch Henry VIII had another claim to fame; inventing the stairlift! David Starkey, who produces TV documentaries on historical royals, has discovered that Henry VIII used a ‘stairthrone’ during the making of a programme about the bloated Tudor monarch. Royal ...

March 3, 2009
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Changing…

I am currently changing hosting companies...this may cause my website to be unavailable during this process, but rest assured...it's only temporary. UPDATE: Still waiting on the server change, BUT making changes as I go...see the new story "Accessing Summer Fun" in Topics and the new story "Sticks and Stones" in Personal Stories on the right. UPDATE 3/20/09: ...

March 1, 2009
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A Legend, A Woman, and an Uproar

Today a lengend passed away. Paul Harvey, radio broadcaster is no longer with us. Yet I always remember how passionate he would get on topics he considered close to the heart. People tell me I do the same. Which I think is a great quality. Take for instance a story out of the BBC. They have ...

December 8, 2008
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Proof Is In The Life

Sometimes I think it's a dog and pony show. Sometimes I think in order to fit in I have to prove myself. But I've come to realize the stereotypical thought about people with disabilities is that they can't do it. So those that go by that stereotype need proof to the contrary. As those who have ...

December 7, 2008
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Recycling Allows Others Independence

One thing that many might not think of is what to do with a wheelchair when you are no longer using it. I've had many people ask me two questions. What should I do with a wheelchair our family no longer needs? ...

November 26, 2008
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An Attitude Of Forgiveness

"Happiness cannot come from without. It must come from within." - Helen Keller. In order to carry a positive attitude in life, one has to accept one's self first. I had some good help in this department. My family never treated me like I couldn't do something, they encouraged me to try anything. I tried to walk, ...

November 3, 2008
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Valued Employees In A Tough Job Market

Having a disability and trying to find a job sometimes is a very long and hard process. I still get the cold shoulder even with the Americans With Disabilities Act in place. Talking with others with disabilities, I know it's not only me. Companies have asked me how they could better integrate more people with disabilities. From my own experience ...

October 29, 2008
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What Is This Lion Doing On This Website?

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Comment and take a guess on why I put a Lion on my website. There are clues on the site. Stay tuned for the answer! Hint: There is nothing similar with a lion and a ...

October 25, 2008
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Having A Voice That Matters

Making a difference can be done by one person. No matter your background, doing something accomplishes something. Doing nothing accomplishes nothing. This political season is no exception. No matter if you are fed up with the negative ads; hate one party or the other; have a personal agenda to make sure one certain issue is ...