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Comment on Fun Family Activities for Any Occasion by Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed.

Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed. — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:42:33 +0000

Hi Jennifer! I am glad you found the ideas to be helpful! It can sometimes be tricky to find activities for older children, but many of the ideas in the article can be used across the age span. Have fun!

Courtney

Comment on Fun Family Activities for Any Occasion by jennifer Bertram

jennifer Bertram — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:36:13 +0000

Courtney,
Great ideas! Thanks for suggestions activities that even teens may all want to do together!
Jennifer

Comment on Fixer or Facilitator? by Nicole Beurkens, PhD

Nicole Beurkens, PhD — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:35:33 +0000

I’m so glad you found the article helpful! It can be a challenge to find the best ways to meet a child’s needs in the school environment. I hope you are able to work with the staff at your son’s school to develop strategies and supports that will move his development forward. You may want to check out some of the other articles on our blog and website to get more specific ideas that could be implemented. Let us know how things work out!
-Nicole

Comment on Fixer or Facilitator? by jolee

jolee — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:36:59 +0000

I am a parent of a child diagnosed with a developmental delay – expressive communication. Of course, because of this it is hard for him to engage and interact socially. Although he has not received an absolute diagnosis at this point, he is in preschool, it has been suggested that he suffers from austistic spectrum disorder. I have recently asked the director of the special services to take a look at another approach or strategy to utilize for my son in the school. Presently, I am in holding pattern and waiting for a response. My plan of action is to reac out to a higher authority in hopes that I will not have to have a mediation. I found this information valuable because it reinforces the need to guide and to facilitate a child, getting to the root of the problem and not just applying a band-aid to the surface of the problem.

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Comment on Moments Together: Engaging Our Children in Everyday Life by Viqar

Viqar — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:53:20 +0000

Wow! these are excellent tips. We are always worried about things to do with our both sons, with the elder one being autistic. These are really simple things that we can incorporate in our daily life. Thanks.

Comment on Valuing Others – Reflections on an Incident in a Kindergarten Classroom by Nicole Beurkens, PhD

Nicole Beurkens, PhD — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:17:42 +0000

I think you’re right that most adults would have gone with the crowd or tried to avoid the situation altogether!

Comment on Valuing Others – Reflections on an Incident in a Kindergarten Classroom by Kay

Kay — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:03:16 +0000

I thought the same thing about the two children who went against the crowd. I can only hope that I am teaching my 9 year old to recognize and stand up for what is right. Most adults I know would not have stood up against those odds.

Comment on Valuing Others – Reflections on an Incident in a Kindergarten Classroom by Nicole Beurkens, PhD

Nicole Beurkens, PhD — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:09:26 +0000

Hi Cindy,
Such a great point about the two kids who didn’t go with the crowd and vote the boy out of the room. Clearly the parents of those 2 children are doing a great job at instilling a sense of personal values and courage to stand up for them. I hope they grow up to be great leaders – we need more people like that!
Nicole

Comment on Valuing Others – Reflections on an Incident in a Kindergarten Classroom by Cindy Bevier

Cindy Bevier — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:17:29 +0000

I live in Florida near where this incident happened and also have a child on the spectrum in public school, however he is in an autism classroom. I felt stunned and dismayed and so sad about the whole thing. However, I can’t help but wonder about the two children who did not vote with the crowd and wanted to let their classmate stay. Even in kindergarten there are people with the courage to do the right thing when it’s easier to go along with the majority. How proud their parents must be of them!