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Seems obvious, but it's not something one really thinks about unless one is involved in teaching profoundly impaired children in autism spectrum, as Dr. Karen Erickson, Director of the University of North Carolina's Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, has been. Two weekends back, at an autism conference at PACE University, I had the privilege of hearing her talk about teaching ASD children and young adults to read, and I was absolutely dazzled by what she shared. But that is a story for another day. In the meantime, at our own zone of proximal development. . .
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And we were delighted to be joined by our fellow travelers in Autismland, from across the Hudson, Charlie Fisher and his awe-inspiring parents Kristina Chew and Jim Fisher. A happy birthday was had by all.
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Kids scramble for piñata treats.
4 comments:
so many happy birthday wishes from our household to sweet m!
A thousandfold more sorry that we did not make it in time for the full slate of festivities!
Not to worry Kristina, knowing Sweet M's tastes we'll probably be doing almost the same party next year . . . and you'll know that we'll have the GFCF cupcakes, so you won't be trekking around in search of them!
'Scrumble!' Now thats a good word. Many happy returns of the day.
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