Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: AThigpen@aaed.org AUTISM ACADEMY FOR EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT – AAED music and art students sparked a sense of joy into the Christmas season. AAED musical is proof that music is more than inspiration. Students played instruments, sang solos and blended their voices with the school chorus during the recent concert. Traditional holiday carols like Jingle Bells, Si…Read More
By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen AnthonyKaDarrellThigpen@gmail.com AUTISM – Pet therapy plays a powerful role when connecting to children with autism, and the upcoming 14th Annual Zoowalk is sparking an added sense of enthusiasm about animals. The Autism Academy for Education and Development (AAED) has six witty and adorable therapy dogs. Lorie Crabtree provides pet services to help children with au…Read More
By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen AnthonyKaDarrellThigpen@gmail.com AUTISM – The Autism Academy for Education and Development (AAED) is trailblazing uncharted territory to increase successful post-graduate outcomes. Two of the school’s newest employees assisting in classrooms are recent AAED graduates. Transition coordinator Karen Durst is helping the school to navigate new pilot programs that best…Read More
By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen AnthonyKaDarrellThigpen@gmail.com AUTISM – With more than 300 registrations and counting, the Autism Academy for Education and Development (AAED) is making waves for the new school year. The school is hosting two separate pool parties, east and west valley students and families will have an opportunity to splash into fun. The East Valley pool party will kick off S…Read More
By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen E-mail: AnthonyKaDarrellThigpen@gmail.com AUTISM ACADEMY – During the 2017-18 school year, east and west valley Autism Academy teachers remain steadfast amid strategic transitions to accommodate rapid growth. With a ribbon cutting ceremony in Tempe, a new facility in Peoria, and the Gilbert campus relocating to Chandler, the school is experiences unprecedented pro…Read More
By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen E-mail: AnthonyKaDarrellThigpen@gmail.com AUTISM ACADEMY –Art students designed and painted aircraft portraits to donate for display at Carlisle Companies. More than 70 artists at the Autism Academy participated in the program with art teacher Amy Floyd. Now the art program is soaring even higher with a $5000 contribution from Carlisle. Art One Gallery in Scottsdale …Read More
Learn about the steps of how to apply for ESA for students with autism!…Read More
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
