Trivia Thursdays (No. 2- Answer and Winner)

Posted by on May 10, 2013 in Blog, Trivia Thursdays | 2 comments Yesterday’s Trivia Question was: What U.S. city held the FIRST sensory friendly film for families of children with autism? Answer: Columbia, MD For more information on the Sensory Friendly Movie program visit the AMC Theaters Web site. This program is done in collaboration with the Autism Society. Thanks to everyone for taking part. Look out for next Thursday’s question. You never know,...
read more

Trivia Thursdays (No. 2)

Posted by on May 9, 2013 in Blog, Trivia Thursdays | 8 comments Every Thursday, I will ask a trivia question. The questions will fall under developmental disabilities, special needs parenting, special education, etc. Any week could be a prize week for the person who answers correctly. You never know when the prize will be awarded, so it is a good idea to play weekly. Now on to the rules: Mandatory: You must visit the link provided for that week to enter and...
read more

Trivia Thursdays (No. 1- Answer and Winner)

Posted by on May 3, 2013 in Blog, Trivia Thursdays | 0 comments Yesterday’s Trivia Question was: What piece of legislation was signed into law in 1975 to provide students with disabilities a free and appropriate education? Answer: The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was signed into law by President Gerald Ford in 1975. It was also known as P.L. 94-142. This was the first piece of legislation that sought to guarantee FAPE for every special...
read more

Trivia Thursdays (No. 1)

Posted by on May 2, 2013 in Blog, Trivia Thursdays | 5 comments Every Thursday, I will ask a trivia question. The questions will fall under developmental disabilities, special needs parenting, special education, etc. Any week could be a prize week for the person who answers correctly. You never know when the prize will be awarded, so it is a good idea to play weekly. Now on to the rules: Mandatory: You must visit the link provided for that week to enter and...
read more

Autism Awareness: Moving Forward

Posted by on Apr 30, 2013 in Blog, Parent Interview Series | 10 comments Welcome to the fifth and final parent-interview post of my Autism Awareness Month Series. During the month of April, I interviewed a different parent every week and we covered a specific theme regarding autism awareness. This week I present to you Edwin C. Bryner, Jr. a 59-year old stay-at home married father of two boys who are on the autism spectrum. Edwin lives in Dunbar, PA. What is the first...
read more