Parents want the best education possible for their children. But when you parent a child with special needs, deciding which school will best support your son or daughter’s needs is not easy. We spoke with educational planning experts who specialize in understanding the academic and social-emotional needs of neurodiverse …
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Arts and Education: Impact on Learning What integrating arts into academic disciplines can do for your child
Your friend puts you in charge of party decorations because she claims she’s “not artistic.” When we categorize ourselves as creative or not creative—left-brained or right-brained—we simplify the processes in the brain that are really quite complex and often not isolated to one area of the brain. Despite what …
Read More »My Turn: Thank Goodness It’s Fall!
A pumpkin spice latte. That’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone says fall. I picture myself at 20 years old, walking across the quad of my college campus, enjoying the smell in the air that can only be described as crisp. The thought of fall makes me …
Read More »Should We Include Autism in Our Diversity Discussions?
One local mom explains why autism, like race and religion, should be included in conversations about inclusion at school.
Read More »Thanksgiving 2020: Creating New Family Traditions How to ensure a safe and festive holiday during a pandemic
How to ensure a safe and festive holiday during a pandemic.
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