Learning Differently 2/2

Jan 31, 20192 min read

Movement ...

Right at the beginning of the year, a news article entitled, Feeling fidgety in class? Go stomp, jump or hop down this school's sensory...

Dec 20, 20182 min read

Inclusion

I love this quote from Sarah Greichen, the founder of "Score A Friend". While inclusion generally has been in reference to those with...

Dec 13, 20181 min read

Published in The International Educator (TIE)

After our wonderful weekend workshop in October 2018 with Dr. Joyce Mills, I submitted an article to The International Educator (TIE)...

Nov 29, 20181 min read

Nine reasons to use visuals

This infographic succinctly shares the rationale for using visuals to support the learning for all students. * Thanks to @kwiens62 and...

Sep 20, 20181 min read

Some Brief Thoughts on Equality

The issues of equality and fairness frequently are points of discussion in education (particularly when working with students with...

Sep 6, 20184 min read

Mindset

Some years ago, a friend of mine recommended Carol Dweck's Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Much of what was written resonated...

Jul 6, 20182 min read

A Major Adjustment

This year saw the publication of Andy Merriman’s A Major Adjustment: How a Remarkable Child became a Remarkable Adult which is a follow...

Jun 14, 20182 min read

ASD

One of the best Professional Development sessions I attended this academic year was Professor Tony Attwood’s New Strategies to Understand...

Mar 4, 20181 min read

Reflection and Philosophy

Over the last few months, I have been thinking a lot about what I have learned from various positions and one that constantly comes to...

Dec 18, 20171 min read

TED Talk: Overcoming the Fear of Down's Syndrome

Overcoming the fear of Down’s syndrome is a beautiful, honest and inspiring TED Talk. I have never met Hayley, but have become familiar...

Sep 4, 20161 min read

Social Thinking PD with Michelle Garcia Winner at Mont'Kiara International School

Lori Boll gave a great summary/reflection of our two day Social Thinking workshop with Michelle Garcia Winner at Mont'Kiara International...