Very helpful links for SPED Teachers of Students with Severe Disabilities...Thanks to TLWMSN http://ping.fm/nLOqU

Lawmakers said the state's already struggling schools would be spared by the cuts. http://ping.fm/0LCut

In the IE Harry Potter for people with Autism http://ping.fm/VOmDa #Autism

Off to another great day at school.

Foreign Languages

My students with autism are incredible. We must look at people with autism as we look at people who speak languages other than our own. I have spent a few months learning what incredible people my students with autism are... none speak with words....all speak volumes with gestures, facial expressions....smiles, waves and frowns....I think of them as using a language foreign to me...rather than as them being severely disabled. The skill level and cognitive abilities vary widely as do those without disabilities. Its time we look at people with disabilities as unique and different as opposed to broken.

Bang Pow Pop July Fourth 2009

Reassuring the furry creatures at our house that they are safe and secure despite the loud noises. The fourth of July is kind of tough for our pets. I understand the pride and excitement of firecrackers and neighborhood fireworks...please dont forget our pets who are not devoted to either country or ideology, but just their human careproviders.

Tesla Electric Cars

I like these cars, wish they were more affordable.With everything except the price I think Tesla Motors may be on the right track. Should our government devote dollars to mass market these cars rather than trying to bail out GM and Chrysler? I think maybe so... http://ping.fm/A7De2