Shema Kolainu Blog
Latest success stories, news and information concerning Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Neurodiverse Community
What a year, huh?! We all had grand plans and visions for 2020… This was to be THE year – the year of change, progress, and new beginnings. Hmm… There…
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In an effort to encourage our students to learn about oral health and practice good oral hygiene, we introduced the Colgate-Palmolive ‘Bright Smiles, Bright Futures’ program initiative to encourage long-term…
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Since the start of the Coronavirus quarantine several months ago, remote learning has proven to be extremely challenging for many children with autism and their parents who have been deprived…
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Synesthesia, a sensory processing disorder that results in mixed sensory perceptions (i.e. “seeing” colors or “tasting” music), affects up to 20% of people with autism, according to a report this…
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After months of being quarantined due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many people are itching to escape from their homes and resume their pre-Corona routines. But, there are other people on…
Read MoreStudent From Flushing Wins A $2,500 Prize For Essay On Inclusion And Diversity In Annual Competition
Isabella Sicilian, a 10th grade student at Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, Queens described fighting against bullying in her essay “How Can I Lead My School and Community to…
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For some teens and young adults with autism, communicating their thoughts and feelings to their parents can be a challenge. One of those young adults is Isabell Quinn. In an…
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At 2-years-old, Nicole Sigler’s daughter, Isabella Rose, was diagnosed with autism. Three years later, Sigler has published a children’s book, “Hi, I’m Rosie!”, designed to help children understand what autism…
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In our troubled times, simple acts of kindness should be valued more than ever. That kindness was on display this month in Illinois, when nine deputies with the McLean County…
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