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Interaction with my first Individual with Disabilites
When my sister was in 2nd grade, she had a friend named Mark who has autism. He would come over from time to time for play dates with my sister. I remember being unsure of him because he would hit and kick my sister, but nonetheless, she loved hanging out with him which I thought was great. -
IDEA 2004
a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. -
Autism Speaks
Autism Advocacy organization founded by Bob and Suzanne Wright. -
Braille Code Update
In a continuing effort to be as responsive as possible to braille readers and braille transcribers, the Braille Authority of North America (BANA) created a new publication, BANA Braille Codes Update.
This edition of the update is a compilation of braille code changes that have been adopted by BANA during the past several years, and all have been approved for early release in order to allow braille users and producers to begin utilizing these code changes, and incorporating them into the producti -
Creation of Proloquo2go
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Interactions with the next door SPED students
I worked at an elementary school after school program in high school. The classroom was located right next to the SPED room. Before the end of the school day, I would hang out on the playground with some of the SPED students before I would clock in. -
CP Prevalence
Prevalence of CP was 3.3 per 1,000. This was significantly higher in boys than in girls overall. -
International Assistance Dog Week
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Dogs
Known to improvr autistics children's quality of life, independence, and safety. -
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
New regulations adopted revised, enforceable accessibility standards called the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The 2010 Standards set minimum requirements for newly designed and constructed or altered State and local government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. -
Kaley's new job
My friend Kaley started working at Lattice Educational Services. She would come home every day and tell me stories about the students. This sparked an interest and I decided to interview for the After School Program. Also, It was a great excuse to quit my other job at Justice. -
Interview at Lattice
After my interview, I was given a tour of the school. I was instantly greeted my a student who asked me my name and what I had for lunch that day. Realizing no one has ever asked me that question, I knew I was going to like this job. -
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Lattice
I started working in their After School Program. I was then promoted a year later to the Lead Assistant. Once I started the credential program, I moved to the Day Class Program -
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Sonoma SPED Credential Program
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Life expecancy in Down syndrome
Has increased dramatically in recent decades - from 25 in 1983 to 60 today. -
Prader Willi Syndrome
Adding to the stress of excessive appetite is the fact that people with PWS use less calories that people without the disorder, commonly between 1,000 and 1,200 kcal per day for adults because of low muscle mass and inactivity.