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CROSS-POLLINATION Part One: Blurring the lines
Several strong, inspiring and overlapping forces are influencing my current work by blurring the lines among disciplines. Getting my hands dirty and just being free to experiment with paints and papers…
The Greening of Autism: How Do We Sustainably Furnish and Live in our Homes and Classrooms?
Once our house or school is sustainably built or renovated (or even if it isn’t), it is time to look at how we furnish our spaces and live in, and maintain them.…
The Greening of Autism: Why do we care? I mean, aside from preserving the planet….
It costs a great deal of money to raise and educate children with autism. Also, lest we forget, those children grow up to be adults with autism, who most often are unable…
A Friendly Hug, the Triumph of Humor Over Disability and Autism Humor
It was rough here last week in Cambridge, MA and I just couldn’t focus on the tasks at hand. So I stumbled upon what seemed like just the right combination of sensitivity,…
Hard Work and Collaboration: The Massachusetts Autism Commission Report March 27, 2013
The springs were sticking out of the very worn and dilapidated seats in an auditorium deep in the State House basement on Beacon Hill. I had anticipated an overflow crowd for such…
Just Who is FRED?
Over 500,000 people with autism will transition into adulthood over the next decade. Most young adults with autism live at home because there are no other options. Baby boomer parents are…
PhD, Author, Advocate, Educator, Mentor, Professional and Single Parent: Valerie Paradiz.
Be Inspired! I was introduced to Valerie Paradiz through her honest and moving book, Elijah’s Cup, the story of raising her son before, during and after his autism diagnosis. This was…
Best of 2012 in Autism: 6 Ideas, People, and Organizations that Inspire #5: ProjectSHINE
I used to dread all of the “The Best of the Year Lists” but now I look forward to them – perhaps because they are so concise. I thought that I would…
Best of 2012 in Autism: 6 Ideas, People, and Organizations that Inspire #4: Design for America
I used to dread all of the “The Best of the Year Lists” but now I look forward to them – perhaps because they are so concise. I thought that I would…
Best of 2012 in Autism: 6 Ideas, People, and Organizations that Inspire #3: SAGE
I used to dread all of the “The Best of the Year Lists” but now I look forward to them – perhaps because they are so concise. I thought that I would…