By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: Anthony_Thigpen@aol.com AUTISM ACADEMY – Most students have echoed the expression “When I grow up…”, while daydreaming of plans for their future. Career Technology Education (CTE) programs afford students the opportunity to explore various options with hopes of sparking interests. Most schools offer classes in areas of culinary, wood crafts, home …Read More
by Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: AnthonyKaDarrellThigpen@gmail.com AUTISM ACADEMY – Kerrie Mallory-Thompson is no ordinary mom – she has a direct connection with Kris Kringle – the holiday icon that most kids call “Santa Claus”. Her holiday vision is spreading compassion and hope to hundreds of children with sensory sensitivities and other special needs. Mallory-Thompson is an …Read More
By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen E-mail: Anthony_Thigpen@aol.com AUTISM ACADEMY – Parents of children with autism sometimes face frustrating challenges trying to take a traditional approach to discipline. This is why the Autism Academy sees behavioral excellence as a critical part of their mission. The Autism Academy utilizes several methods to modify and teach replacement behaviors. According to pr…Read More
By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: Anthony_Thigpen@aol.com AUTISM ACADEMY – A new TV series is inspiring more than 19-million viewers and fostering an added sense of optimism to the autism community. During a recent Good Morning America interview, actor Freddie Highmore spoke concerning his thoughts of playing the leading role on ABC’s new sitcom ‘The Good Doctor’. Television character,…Read More
AUTISM.tv is home to some of the leading experts in educating students with autism and providing support to their families. In this brief interactive video with curriculum expert Shannon Mitchell, who is the director of schools for the Autism Academy, she explains the importance of Instructional Strategies and an Individualized Education Plan. Mitchell says, when teaching students with autism, “…Read More
AUTISM.tv is featuring expert life skills teacher Leslie Dille for her incredible support in helping students with autism transition from school to work. All schools that educate children with autism need to make sure they have the life skills needed to survive after graduation. During campus involvement, Dille’s students rotate through different workstations learning various office, janitorial,…Read More
