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Powerful Inclusive Conference

Posted in A Teacher of the Strong, Advocacy for Inclusion, Angelman's Syndrome, Apps, Aspergers, Assessment, Autism, Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Behavioural Needs, blind, Books, Charities, Chronic Health, Computer, Counsellor, Deaf Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Diagnose, Diagnosis, Doctor, Emotional, English, Extended Family, Family, Family Ties, Fine Arts, Gifted, Health Issues, I am a Teacher of the Strong, Inclusion, Inspirational Moments, Intellectual Disabilities, Language Arts, Learning English, Mental, Mental Illness, Moments that Make You Smile, My Reflections, Noteables, Occupational Therapy, Organizations, paralympics, People, Physical, Physical Dependent, Physical Disabilities, Physical Education, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Reading, Relationships, Research, Researchers, Resources, Science, Smartboard, Social, Social Services, Social Studies, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs Categories, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Spelling, Subjects, Teacher, Technology, Visual Impairments, Working Together: Professionals and Family, tagged , , , , on August 31, 2014| 2 Comments »

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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Summer Reading

Posted in A Teacher of the Strong, Advocacy for Inclusion, Assessment, Behavioural Needs, Books, Counsellor, Diagnose, Diagnosis, Mental Illness, My Reflections, Psychologist, Reading, Relationships, Research, Researchers, Resources, Teacher, tagged , , on August 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »

 

I am reading Lost at School by Ross Greene which is proving to be very insightful and eye opening. I am only on Chapter 3 but I have a gut feeling this is going to be a great book. To read a reflection on this book click HERE. This reflection highlights the major points of the book which will give you a good snapshot of the book. I find the book gives lots of practical suggestions and examples that let's the reader connect and relate to 'difficult' situations. As a Special Ed teacher, I enjoy books that embark on challenging the 'norms'… This book definitely does that!

 

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Good Grief

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

A gentle hearted look at grief:

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Arrowsmith Schools Of Hope

Posted in ADOS, Advocacy for Inclusion, Angelman's Syndrome, Aspergers, Assessment, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Chronic Health, Counsellor, Deaf Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Diagnose, Doctor, Emotional, Extended Family, Family, Gifted, Health Issues, Inspirational Moments, Intellectual Disabilities, Mental, Mental Illness, Occupational Therapy, Organizations, Physical, Physical Dependent, Physical Disabilities, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Research, Researchers, Social, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Teacher, Visual Impairments, tagged on February 1, 2013| Leave a Comment »

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It’s all in the Brain! My sister passed off this fascinating article about the roots of the Arrowsmith Schools. The woman who started this amazing school system had a traumatic childhood, she wrestled with what she called her ‘shattered brain’. Once she realised her potential in shaping her mind she not only shaped hers but continues to do so through her international schools called Arrowsmith. To read more about her heart wrenching and inspirational story click on the link below: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/laurie-nadel/the-woman-who-changed-her_b_1706387.html

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Three Articles of a Fascinating Nature

Posted in A Teacher of the Strong, Advocacy for Inclusion, Aspergers, Assessment, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Books, Characters, Charities, Chronic Health, Deaf Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Diagnose, Diagnosis, Doctor, Emotional, Extended Family, Family, Health Issues, I am a Teacher of the Strong, Inclusion, Language Arts, Learning English, Mental Illness, Moments that Make You Smile, My Reflections, Occupational Therapy, Organizations, People, Physical, Physical Dependent, Physical Disabilities, Physical Education, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Reading, Research, Researchers, Resources, Science, Social Services, Social Studies, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs Categories, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Spelling, Teacher, Tourette's Syndrome, Working Together: Professionals and Family, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on January 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »

 

The chain of articles that have recently come across my path are all of an interesting nature:

1) An article about curing Autism:

http://healthland.time.com/2013/01/22/new-study-suggests-autism-can-be-outgrown/

2) An article about bully proofing individuals with Autism:

http://www.autismfile.com/living-with-autism/bully-proof-your-child#.UP8rFWQu7V1.twitter

3) An article about the high rates of ADHD diagnoses:

http://healthland.time.com/2013/01/22/adhd-diagnoses-continue-to-climb/

 

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Searching…

Posted in Aspergers, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Counsellor, Doctor, Emotional, Extended Family, Family, Inspirational Moments, Mental, Physical, Psychologist, Research, Researchers, Social, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs Teacher, Spiritual, Teacher, tagged on July 23, 2012| Leave a Comment »

A story comes out of the States about a child with Autism who went missing without a trace. She was found! How? You may ask with special police training on how to find missing individuals with Autism. There has been research done on different triggers and locations for these individuals and fortunately enough with this missing little girl, she is no longer missing but has been found! To read more click on the link below:
Marlboro Officer Uses Autism Training To Find Missing Girl

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Superhumans… WOW!

Posted in A Teacher of the Strong, Advocacy for Inclusion, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Characters, Chronic Health, Deaf Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Diagnosis, Doctor, Extended Family, Family, Inspirational Moments, Intellectual Disabilities, Moments that Make You Smile, Occupational Therapy, People, Physical, Physical Dependent, Physical Disabilities, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs Categories, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Teacher, Visual Impairments, Working Together: Professionals and Family, tagged , , on July 18, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Watch this video… Seriously WATCH this!

The Paralympics… Superhumans!

 

 

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The Lonely Corner

Posted in Advocacy for Inclusion, Angelman's Syndrome, Aspergers, Assessment, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Chronic Health, Counsellor, Deaf Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Diagnose, Diagnosis, Doctor, Emotional, Extended Family, Family Ties, Fine Arts, Inclusion, Inspirational Moments, Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Illness, Moments that Make You Smile, My Reflections, Occupational Therapy, Physical, Physical Dependent, Physical Disabilities, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Reading, Research, Researchers, Resources, Smartboard, Social, Social Services, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs Categories, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Teacher, Technology, Tourette's Syndrome, Website Educational Games, tagged , , , on June 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »

 

I came across another WordPress blog that is catching on like wildfire! It’s a wonderful resource with lots of great ideas on how to develop Social Skills. Check it out… The lonely corner will be something of the past when you start implementing these brilliant ideas!

http://jillkuzma.wordpress.com/about/

 

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A Teacher of the Strong

Posted in A Teacher of the Strong, Advocacy for Inclusion, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Chronic Health, Counsellor, Deaf Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Diagnosis, Doctor, Emotional, Extended Family, Health Issues, I am a Teacher of the Strong, Inspirational Moments, Intellectual Disabilities, Language Arts, Learning English, Math, Mental, Mental Illness, Moments that Make You Smile, My Reflections, Occupational Therapy, Organizations, Physical, Physical Dependent, Physical Disabilities, Physical Education, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Reading, Science, Social, Social Services, Social Studies, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs Categories, Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Spiritual, Teacher, Tourette's Syndrome, Visual Impairments, Working Together: Professionals and Family, tagged , , , , , , , on June 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »

I am a Teacher of the Strong.

The one who have endured the pains of needles, endless doctors’ appointments and weeks in the hospital.

The one who still smiles and says, ‘I forgive them’ after being bullied at recess for ‘being different’.

The one who can’t get through the doorway because people are too preoccupied with being somewhere else.

The one who screams and embraces himself because the world is too overstimulating for him.

The one who took years to walk as a child and has never taken that gift for granted!

The one who never could say ‘Mommy’ until he was five and his determination inspired all who heard his trembling voice.

The one who was told he was to die before the age of ten and now is celebrating his sixteenth birthday.

The one who was given cynical stares when she joined the high school dance class but truly taught others how to dance from the heart.

The one who knows the bitterness of chronic pain but daily continues to show deep empathy for others.

I know the true Strong because my vocation is to teach them.

But ironically, they teach me far more than my heart could ever hold.

For they are the Strong that are forgotten by weak.

I am a Teacher of the Strong!

I am a Teacher of Special Needs!

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The Sensory Book

Posted in Advocacy for Inclusion, Assessment, Autism, Behavioural Needs, Books, Chronic Health, Diagnose, Diagnosis, Doctor, Family Ties, Health Issues, Inspirational Moments, Mental, Moments that Make You Smile, Occupational Therapy, Physical, Physical Dependent, Physical Disabilities, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Research, Researchers, Resources, Social Studies, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs Categories, Special Needs Teacher, Working Together: Professionals and Family, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on May 21, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Currently, I’m reading a fantastic book called Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight by Sharon Heller. This book is a great resource for those who suffer from Sensory Defensiveness which can be a debilitating disorder and affects approximately 15% of the population. Time Magazine discusses this important book in a recent article ‘Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast‘. So when you think things might be too loud, too bright, too fast or too tight… Life might be giving you a taste on what a Sensory Defensive Disorder feels like.

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