Tag Archives: acceptance

Phillip McCollum rocks!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Ms. C

There are times when I am so proud of our students at NDSU.  Last evening was one of those times.  It started when I happened upon a Facebook post on a student-run unofficial NDSU Facebook page called Overheard at NDSU.  … Continue reading →

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If you meet one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Ms. C

There is a saying often uttered in the autism community, “If you meet one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.”  Autism is not a definitional box filled with discrete behavioral, neurological, or physical descriptors – it is … Continue reading →

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Vive la différence!

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Ms. C

It’s that time of year again – time to admit that I watch America’s Got Talent faithfully all summer long.  When I am traveling or unable to watch it live I DVR it.  I don’t want to miss a single … Continue reading →

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Five hours…

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Ms. C

One can learn a lot in five hours.  A lot about oneself,  life, and the universe. Today I went with the 7th graders from STEM on their outing to help serve the community.  You may recall me writing about this last … Continue reading →

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Cockeyed comfort…

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Ms. C

I had a moment yesterday while sitting at a stop light.  At the light I was surrounded on all sides by big white vehicles (trucks, vans, and SUVs – oh my!).  I found the moment compelling because my little black … Continue reading →

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