Celebrating Abilities

Positively Autism: How the iPad Helps People with Autism Communicate ...

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:14:00 +0000

Positively Autism: How the iPad Helps People with Autism Communicate ...

Puppy does the moonwalk

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:46:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:22:00 +0000

Autism effects 1 in 88 children, 1 in 54 boys..staggering numbers, if you ask me.
I checked in with the Autism Speaks website this morning and found this awesome resource. Its a wonderful piece about what families that have children with Autism are facing.

From the Autism Speaks website.........

A "Must-See" News Segment on Autism in North Carolina

The Charlotte, N.C. CBS affiliate, WBTV News 3, presented “Autism: Answers and Understanding” on October 4. This special 30 minute segment examined many of the key issues facing families who have a child on the autism spectrum.

The show features local families and local researchers. The Carolinas Walk Now for Autism Speaks will be October 27th at Max Dragway in Concord. Learn more about creating a team, joining one or making a donation by clicking here.

Watch Part 1 of the show below and click here to read more on the WBTV site.

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:32:00 +0000

Walk Now For Autism Speaks ~ Long Island

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:32:00 +0000

The reason I support Autism Awareness:

Team RayRay can be seen at 1:12, 2:43 (my sister, Margaret), 3:18, and 4:42 (my sweet, sweet nephew RayRay).

Bully ~ Demand It!

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:53:00 +0000

Anti-Bullying message for PS I Love You Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:48:00 +0000

Dancer With Down Syndrome Wins First Place In Contest - Entertainment News Story - WLWT Cincinnati

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:55:00 +0000

Dancer With Down Syndrome Wins First Place In Contest - Entertainment News Story - WLWT Cincinnati

Experience Advocacy: What I Rely on Most

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:41:00 +0000

Experience Advocacy: What I Rely on Most:

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25 Things My Mother Taught Me - Fetaweb.com

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:39:00 +0000

25 Things My Mother Taught Me - Fetaweb.com:

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Top 10 Signs of Special Ed Advocate Burn Out

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:39:00 +0000

Top 10 Signs of Special Ed Advocate Burn Out:

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Mediation: The Lighter Side of Special Education by Amiee Gilman, Esq. - Fetaweb.com

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:37:00 +0000

Mediation: The Lighter Side of Special Education by Amiee Gilman, Esq. - Fetaweb.com:

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The Lighter Side of Special Education: Parents & Kids By Amiee Gilman, Esq. - Fetaweb.com

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:37:00 +0000

The Lighter Side of Special Education: Parents & Kids By Amiee Gilman, Esq. - Fetaweb.com:

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The IEP: Lighter Side of Special Education by Amiee Gilman, Esq. - Fetaweb.com

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:37:00 +0000

The IEP: Lighter Side of Special Education by Amiee Gilman, Esq. - Fetaweb.com:

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Education Buzzwords; Image and Reality

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:34:00 +0000

Education Buzzwords; Image and Reality:

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5 Steps to Getting an iPad Covered by Insurance

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:13:00 +0000

5 Steps to Getting an iPad Covered by Insurance

Offense Taken : an RTC Media Documentary

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:12:00 +0000

Game of the Week: NW Guilford-Page -- WGHP

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:55:00 +0000

Game of the Week: NW Guilford-Page -- WGHP:

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A Teacher's Life for Me: Standardization is the Death of Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:07:00 +0000

WOW! This guy says it briefly, but in a ways that I never thought about.......

A Teacher's Life for Me: Standardization is the Death of Excellence: The push in education for the past decade has been to standardize. We have standardized tests for students. Teachers are being asked to st...

Why Special Isn't So Special

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:48:00 +0000

Why Special Isn't

Moving Along the Timeline: Past, Present & Future of Disability

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Moving Along the Timeline: Past, Present & Future of Disability from Missouri Family to Family Resour on Vimeo.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 02:30:00 +0000

From The National Association for Down Syndrome website:

Facts About
Down Syndrome

What is Down Syndrome?

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes delays in physical and intellectual development. It occurs in one in every 691 live births. Individuals with Down syndrome have 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. It is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder. Down syndrome is not related to race, nationality, religion or socioeconomic status. The most important fact to know about individuals with Down syndrome is that they are more like others than they are different.

Diagnosis

Down syndrome is usually identified at birth or shortly thereafter. Initially the diagnosis is based on physical characteristics that are commonly seen in babies with Down syndrome. These include low muscle tone, a single crease across the palm of the hand, a slightly flattened facial profile and an upward slant to the eyes. The diagnosis must be confirmed by a chromosome study (karyotype). A karyotype provides a visual display of the chromosomes grouped by their size, number and shape. Chromosomes may be studied by examining blood or tissue cells.

Cause

Down syndrome is usually caused by an error in cell division called nondisjunction. It is not known why this occurs. However, it is known that the error occurs at conception and is not related to anything the mother did during pregnancy. It has been known for some time that the incidence of Down syndrome increases with advancing maternal age. However, 80% of children with Down syndrome are born to women under 35 years of age.

Learning & Development

It is important to remember that while children and adults with Down syndrome experience developmental delays, they also have many talents and gifts and should be given the opportunity and encouragement to develop them.
Most children with Down syndrome have mild to moderate impairments but it is important to note that they are more like other children than they are different. Early Intervention services should be provided shortly after birth. These services should include physical, speech and developmental therapies. Most children attend their neighborhood schools, some in regular classes and others in special education classes. Some children have more significant needs and require a more specialized program.
Some high school graduates with Down syndrome participate in post-secondary education. Many adults with Down syndrome are capable of working in the community, but some require a more structured environment.

Health Issues

Many children with Down syndrome have health complications beyond the usual childhood illnesses. Approximately 40% of the children have congenital heart defects. It is very important that an echocardiogram be performed on all newborns with Down syndrome in order to identify any serious cardiac problems that might be present. Some of the heart conditions require surgery while others only require careful monitoring. Children with Down syndrome have a higher incidence of infection, respiratory, vision and hearing problems as well as thyroid and other medical conditions. However, with appropriate medical care most children and adults with Down syndrome can lead healthy lives. The average life expectancy of individuals with Down syndrome is 55 years, with many living into their sixties and seventies.

Disability Means Possibility

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:48:00 +0000

Disability Means Possibility

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:48:00 +0000

TEST

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui Hawkins) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:32:00 +0000

Celebrating Abilities

Positively Autism: How the iPad Helps People with Autism Communicate ...

Puppy does the moonwalk

From the Autism Speaks website.........

A "Must-See" News Segment on Autism in North Carolina

Walk Now For Autism Speaks ~ Long Island

Bully ~ Demand It!

Anti-Bullying message for PS I Love You Day!

Dancer With Down Syndrome Wins First Place In Contest - Entertainment News Story - WLWT Cincinnati

Experience Advocacy: What I Rely on Most

25 Things My Mother Taught Me - Fetaweb.com

Top 10 Signs of Special Ed Advocate Burn Out

Mediation: The Lighter Side of Special Education by Amiee Gilman, Esq. - Fetaweb.com

The Lighter Side of Special Education: Parents & Kids By Amiee Gilman, Esq. - Fetaweb.com

The IEP: Lighter Side of Special Education by Amiee Gilman, Esq. - Fetaweb.com

Education Buzzwords; Image and Reality

5 Steps to Getting an iPad Covered by Insurance

Offense Taken : an RTC Media Documentary

Game of the Week: NW Guilford-Page -- WGHP

A Teacher's Life for Me: Standardization is the Death of Excellence

Why Special Isn't So Special

Moving Along the Timeline: Past, Present & Future of Disability

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Facts About Down Syndrome

What is Down Syndrome?

Diagnosis

Cause

Learning & Development

Health Issues

Disability Means Possibility

Disability Means Possibility

TEST

Facts About
Down Syndrome