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Learn about autism any time any place

The Autism Internet Modules (AIM) are an excellent resource being developed which provide a community of knowledge to people all over the world. Although cultural and linguistic modifications are required, it is a useful site

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volume control

“I think your motor is going too fast, you need to slow down and use your indoor voice” There are many ways to help children know that they are speaking too loud or two quiet.

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Lipstick and slow cookers

Three weeks ago my lovely auntie gave me some very important advice. First was do not leave the house without lipstick on and the second wonderful piece of advice was to buy AND use a

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Subway entertainment

I love Thursday nights. After I finish teaching in the evening I join one of my students and we take a bus accross town through Central Park to the subway. This is the long way

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Cultural diversity or social spills

Since I have moved here there have been numerous occasions where I am misunderstood which I place under the category of ‘cultural mishap’. I would generally add that my social skills and graces are one

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NYC and Brooklyn Angels!

I was told that New Yorkers are rude, unfriendly and not to be trusted. Well that’s just not true.   A New Yorker, James, told me to keep this secret to myself otherwise everyone would

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Cognition: the perfect fit or not!

Perception, attention and memory are the cognitive building blocks which work together to help children learn. On my subway ride into hunter today I was reminded that although I have very good visual memory skills

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A day at the SPA with NCATE

My intention this morning was to do my laundry, not exactly my favorite chore but something that needs to be done. Yet again the weather redirected my morning plan. I replaced my shoes for my wellies and

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