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My Dream Social Stories App

I believe social stories must move from physical to digital, so we can take advantage of the treasure trove of rich media accessible through digital devices. Developing dynamic digital social stories is an essential key to a future with successful inclusion.

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The 5 Levels of Inclusion

Inclusion prevents dehumanization. When a group is included they become real to the mainstream population. What makes them real is the creation of physical, emotional, and intellectual ties or connections.

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Special Needs Parents Should Make ‘Big Bets’

Twenty years of experience parenting children with special needs has taught me a simple truth. Every now and then we need to make ‘Big Bets’. I was reminded of this reading about Larry Page and his leadership of Google. Incremental change is not enough. Innovation will require a “Big Bet” at some point. “Big Bets” don’t have…

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Can Simplicity Make AAC Emotional?

Insanely Simple Insanely Simple by Ken Segall is an incredible book. It opened my eyes, changed my mind, and helped me understand what my son was trying to teach me. My son likes simplicity. He would rather you leave something out, and make it work, than leave it in at the risk of diminished functionality. This…

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What Special Needs Parents Need Most?

Almost everyday, I see or hear about parents with special needs being overwhelmed with information, critiques, or gloomy outlooks regarding their children. All too rare are those moments when someone chooses to inspire them, even though inspiration is what they need most.

InHacking Autism Inclusion

A Social Stories App?

“Let’s take just one stakeholder example: students with disabilities, as well as their teachers and parents. Autism advocate and software developer Russ Ewell from the Hope Technology Group is excited. “Apple could unlock another door for autism with this breakthrough,” Ewell said. “Parents could create social story books.” So could special education teachers or therapists,…

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Autism Burnout: Connecting The Dots (Part 2)

Let’s Talk Autism Burnout was part 1 of this series. In that post, I tried to frame the challenge of autism. My purpose was to draw clear battle lines, so we wouldn’t make the mistake of fighting pain rather than finding purpose. Autism is hard, and can consume our lives, if we don’t figure…

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Building A Dream Team

Building A Dream Team It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision. Helen Keller After almost twenty years of parenting children with special needs, my wife and I have learned the necessity of vision. We have also learned a great deal about the importance of hope. Without vision and hope a…

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Respecting The Emotions of Autism

The Autism News reported on the release of the Affectiva Q Sensorr on May 17. I couldn’t find any media images on the Affectiva site, so I borrowed this from Bing in hopes that they won’t mind me giving you a look. Please check out their site. What is most significant about this technological development…

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The Dream of Inclusion (Part 2)

A dream doesn’t have to be perfect to be believed. What I mean is our lack of understanding of what is required to successfully implement inclusion, does not preclude us from believing it is possible. The dream of inclusion is a positive and hopeful social vision. Its’ aim is a community where people are valued…

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