You Can’t Define a Spectrum
One of the most frustrating aspects of autism is the inability to explicitly define the disorder. With every case unique,…
Autism Spectrum Disorder
In researching for an ongoing project, we spent the last couple of months researching autism. The fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S., autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects the development of social and communication skills. Typically, autism begins affecting a child before the age of three, and while the condition can improve with various treatments and therapies, autism cannot be cured.
Are You Ready for Some… College Rankings?
It’s officially the time of year when thousands of high school students set out to answer an important question: Which…
Parenthood: A Window into the World of Asperger’s Syndrome
The NBC television series Parenthood premiered March 2, 2010, and will return for a fourth season tonight at 9 p.m….
Back-to-School with Autism
Back-to-school marks a time of adjusting to new teachers in a new classroom setting, meeting new friends, and sharpening those brand new pencils into a perfect point. For children on the autism spectrum, who tend to struggle with change, this transition is much more complex. The following is a summary of challenges they face and ways to ease the transition into the school year.
Ed Tech Industry Summit: Bridging K-12 and Postsecondary
The ninth annual Ed Tech Industry Summit (ETIS), hosted by Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), will be held on…
Looking to Evaluate Your School’s Technology Use?
For the 5th year, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) provides educators, administrators and faculty members from K-12 and…
Free Environmental Sessions from the Smithsonian
Earlier this month, Smithsonian Education kicked off its 2012 Shout online conference series, “Water Matters.” The February 7-8 webinars, the…
On the Trail to TCEA
Our tour of the Sun Belt continues next week, as Charlene (@CharleneBlohm) and Emily (@EmilyEmbury) travel to Austin for TCEA…
Pondering the Sands of Time … and Education Award Winners
The last time we wrote about awards, we were preparing for a summer of beach outings. Now, our shoes full…