Time’s Person of the Year is a distinction reserved for a “man, woman, group or concept that has had the most influence on the world during the previous 12 months.” They are often controversial. (Adolf Hitler was named Time’s Man of the Year in 1938.) No matter what you believe about the controversial topic of climate …
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I was just reading one of those “10 Hottest New Gifts for the Holidays” stories, and the author said she couldn’t wait to try the new “trend” of weighted blankets. That’s a great idea, except, weighted blankets are not a new thing. They’ve been around for almost 30 years and were originally used therapeutically for …
At some point, most all of us will have some interaction with First Responders, whether they are law enforcement, firefighters, or EMS. Unfortunately, it is often during a time of crisis and heightened stress that we meet these individuals. While they are there to protect us, even under the best of circumstances misunderstandings can limit …
If you haven’t yet heard about carrying blue trick-or-treat pumpkins and buckets for autism awareness on Halloween, you soon will. The idea is going viral, garnering hundreds of thousands of shares since its initial posting last week by the mom of a non-verbal child with autism. She explains that her child experienced frustration trick-or-treating as …
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month. What started as a week by PACER National Bullying Prevention Center in 2006 has expanded into a national, full month campaign to unite communities in raising awareness and preventing bullying with such prominent partners as Disney, Facebook, and Instagram signing on. While bullying is considered an epidemic in schools …
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We all know the power of music. We listen to music to cheer us. We listen to music to calm us. Music can bring back memories. We sing and play music to express ideas and strong emotions. But as a therapeutic treatment modality for individuals with autism, it can be much more. Music and music …
Presley’s Place: Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh International Airport Don’t let the Halloween decorations in the store fool you. There is still plenty of summer left for last minute vacation. Now, for individuals with autism, it is becoming easier to do. This summer Pittsburg became the latest among a growing number of International Airports to consider …
