learning disability

I Support Ari Ne’eman

by Steve on 30, March, 2010

Currently in the “Autism world” there is a huge debate raging about the nomination of Ari Ne’eman by President Obama to the National Council on Disability.  His nomination has since been blocked by virtue of a Senate procedure called a “parliamentary hold”.  Of the eight nominees to the council only Mr. Ne’eman’s has been blocked.  [...]

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It’s a cool idea that I’m surprised nobody’s thought of sooner (though granted, it’s an expensive project).  A theme park for kids with special needs …..

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Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and the ability to compose a coherent written sentence ….. should any of these be part of the job requirements to be a school board president? Do DPS control the Foundation or outside group? If an outside group control the foundation, then what is DPS Board row with selection of is [...]

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You Missed A Show? Missed a show?  How could you? Okay, besides you have a family and the show is on early Sunday mornings. Then here’s your chance to catch up.  I’ll be posting full breakouts of all the shows we did in 2009 but in the meantime check out any of the shows that [...]

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We spoke with Barabara Coloroso about her book “The Bully, The Bullied and the Bystander”. We first came across her in the Costco Connection magazine, believe it or not, and thought she had some good information and good approaches.  Coincidentally enough in the last couple of months we’d had a couple of parents talk to us [...]

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“Parents will always be catalysts for education reform.” def: Catalyst: An agent that precipitates -or- accelerates fundamental change In what is sure to be a phenomenally informative show, this Sunday on the  “My Great Kid” Radio Program (Sunday 8:00am-9:00am, WAAM 1600am or online at www.waamannarbor.com;  A podcast will be posted after the show) we will be [...]

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“I’m on the yard at snack and lunch, and I don’t see any of it,” she said. “I can’t fix what I’m not aware of.”

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