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Powerful Inclusive Conference

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I love to win things! In April there was a contest to win free entry to Creating the Future Conference at the University of British Columbia in August. I thought I would enter and I won! So last week for three days I attended the conference which was fabulous. It was fantastic to connect and learn with others that have a heart for inclusion. There was so many things I came away from the conference with but one unifying theme was 'Learning is for everyone and therefore the classroom is for everyone!'

Here are some photos that will give you a snapshot of the conference:

In the Education Faculty's courtyard:

'My darkness had been filled with the light of intelligence'

Helen Keller

Pat Mirenda speaking about Universal Design for Learning

Andrea Huston (Inclusion Teacher in Vancouver) speaking about friendships and inclusion in schools.

Kathy Bromley (mother and teacher) speaking about her daughter's journey through the school system (A side note: I was privileged to teach her daughter, in New Westminster).

Pat Mirenda on Inclusion in the classroom.

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Good Grief

Posted in Emotional, Health Issues, Inspirational Moments, Mental, paralympics, Physical, Physical Disabilities, Psychologist, Resources, Social, Spiritual, Uncategorized, tagged grief, loss, sadness on April 23, 2014| 1 Comment »

A gentle hearted look at grief:

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I FUNNY

Posted in A Teacher of the Strong, Advocacy for Inclusion, Books, Chronic Health, Diagnosis, Emotional, I am a Teacher of the Strong, Inspirational Moments, Mental, My Reflections, Physical, Physical Dependent, Physical Disabilities, Social, tagged I Funny on February 3, 2014| 1 Comment »

This book is funny! I actually was laughing out loud when I read this book. What is wonderful about this book is it follows the story of a Middle School teenage boy who is in a wheelchair and his experiences of life especially with his passion to be a comedian. If you want a light hearted short read that will put you into bursts of laughter than this is the book for you!

One of my favourite lines from the book:

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A Interactive Social Story

Posted in Emotional, Health Issues, Mental, Physical, Social, Teacher, tagged Anxiety, Lynn Fripps, school, social story on June 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »

About five years ago I was teaching students with Special Needs in a high school. The upcoming September we were expecting a huge increase of students to the program so as a team we created a CD-rom with various photos and messages about the school and the various places these students would go. It was an interactive ‘Social Story’ in which we had a wonderful response from many of the students and the families.

Now fast forward five years… we have entered the world of blogging and social media. So when I was told we would be coming 75 new students to our school instead of doing a CD-rom I created a website for my school telling the story of an average day at school. It took me a while to put everything together from designing the website to taking the photos to uploading a YouTube video but I really believe if it helps ease a child’s anxiety or nervousness about coming to a new school it’s all worth it!

Click on the link below to access this Social Story Website about my School:

http://lynnfripps.wordpress.com/

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Driving an Airplane with No Hands… Literally!

Posted in Doctor, Emotional, Health Issues, Mental, Physical, Physical Disabilities, Social, Special Needs Categories, Special Needs Teacher, Spiritual, tagged BBC, Disability, motivational, physical disability on June 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Click on the photo above to read and watch about an inspiring woman who has no arms but has learned to fly a plane, play a piano and drive a car. This is a woman who showed the world that disabilities can be overcome through creative thinking and a passionate heart!

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The Wonderful Patterns of Colourful Reading

Posted in Aspergers, Assessment, Autism, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Beautiful Art, Behavioural Needs, Charities, Chronic Health, Diagnose, Diagnosis, Emotional, Family Ties, Fine Arts, Health Issues, Inspirational Moments, Mental, Physical, Research, Researchers, Social, Spiritual, Visual Impairments, tagged ADHD, Autism, England, parenting, sensitivity, sensory, UK on May 21, 2013| Leave a Comment »

This ‘happy’ dress is from the Emily Carr Grad Show where wonderful, delightful, creative inventions have been put on display. It’s the place where I’m inspired to be the artist I never was! Amazing how others can inspire and educate others with just following their passion.

Recently, I have been bombarded with wonderful research and talents regarding special needs. Here are a few of my favourite that might interest you too! Enjoy!

An article about the ties of ADHD and obesity

Relaxed theatre for Autistic Children

Parenting and the Effects of Criticism

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Temple Grandin Interviewed

Posted in Aspergers, Assessment, Autism, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Diagnose, Diagnosis, Emotional, Health Issues, Inspirational Moments, Mental, Physical, Social, Special Needs Teacher, Teacher, Working Together: Professionals and Family, tagged Autism, Interview, Temple Grandin, The Economist on May 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »

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

The Economist

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Video on the Four A’s

Posted in Aspergers, Assessment, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Diagnosis, Doctor, Emotional, Health Issues, Mental, Physical, Physical Disabilities, Research, Researchers, Social, tagged ADHD, allergies, Asthma, Autism on March 16, 2013| Leave a Comment »

This is a fantastic video about the links of Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies. Leading medical innovator, Kenneth A. Bock MD speaks on this timely subject to bring light and wisdom to these growing concern. Bock has an international following with many books and publications that highlight his specialty and concern for these
epidemics.

Click Here to watch this eye opening video!