As a father of a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, I am well aware of the intricacies and quirks that a child on the Spectrum can display. Anyone who has watched the movie Rainman has seen stimming. Raymond exhibited it in a number of ways. When he was uncomfortable, he would recite the Abbott…
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Let’s talk about boxes…
You ever wonder about boxes? Me either. Until… My wife sells Avon. I wouldn’t say it is a huge money maker, but she enjoys it. Every other week or so, she gets four or five boxes. We also order regularly from Amazon.com. So, we had this stack of boxes in our house, most of them…
Causal Leadership Summit
Last week, I was blessed with the opportunity to attend a seminar called “Summit on Causal Leadership.” It was an incredible experience to be in a setting with agencies, both state and non-profit, talking about leadership. Not just any type of leadership, but leadership that helps achieve goals for kids with special healthcare needs. I…