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BBC has a wonderful interview with a fourteen year old boy with Autism. He is brilliant… Actually he is said to have a higher IQ then Einstein! His mother says she focuses on ‘The Muchness Concept’ which is

“I operate under a concept called ‘muchness,’” Kristine said. “Which is surrounding children with the things they love — be it music, or art, whatever they’re drawn to and love.”

She has written a book called ‘The Spark Child’

Click the links below to read and watch this inspirational mother and son!
NY Daily News

Read The Reviews of The Book on Amazon

Watch the Video on the BBC

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Click on the link below to listen to a fascinating 8 minute interview of Temple Grandin, Autism Guru!

The Economist

 

So we have heard of Spelling Bees … How about Fingerspelling Bees?

There's a wonderful competition called 'Hot Fingers' in the UK where individuals can compete on how fast they can sign the alphabet. Click on the link below to watch this competition as well as read about the history of Sign Language in the United Kingdom.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22294204

 

 

Throughout my pursuits on finding internet resources to help students learn I have discovered some wonderful classroom websites designed by teacher's for their students. Here are a few of the jewels (within time I'll add more) I have come across on my educational hunt:

Mrs.Barwin

Mrs.Woelders

 

 

 

 

20130404-072042.jpgTuesday was World Autism Day! The quote above highlights the importance of recognizing the true need to advocate for those with Autism. Click on the link below to read more from the United Nations.

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=44536&Cr=autism&Cr1=#.UV9CQcu9KK0

 

Here are some Learning Websites that I have come across! Enjoy!

Math Websites:

http://www.coolmath-games.com

Addition:

http://www.aplusmath.com/Games/HiddenPicture/HiddenPicture.php?gametype=Multiplication

Subtraction:

http://www.aplusmath.com/Games/HiddenPicture/HiddenPicture.php?gametype=Multiplication

Multiplication:

http://www.aplusmath.com/Games/HiddenPicture/HiddenPicture.php?gametype=Multiplication

Division:

http://www.aplusmath.com/Games/HiddenPicture/HiddenPicture.php?gametype=Multiplication

Language Arts Websites:

Word Cloud Creator: http://www.wordle.net/

Fun Brain: http://www.funbrain.com/words.html

 

Other Websites that I have found useful… With LOTS of Web resources:

Lots of Basic Learning Games

Lord Kelvin Elementary School, New Westminster, BC, Canada

Mr. David's Blog

 

 

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