Saw something this morning on Good Morning America about a controversial group that is attempting to change how outsiders view Autism. The group Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) founded by Ari Ne'eman is an advocate for Autism culture and neurodiverse individuals. Ne'eman himself has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. ASAN seeks to promote understanding and … Continue reading Autism: Another Perspective
Response to: Teacher Encourages and Participates in Emotional Abuse of Autistic Student
Well, I did it again my response to a post has grown into a post of its own.. This started out as a response to Elfninosmom's piece about a Wendy Portillo, kindergarten teacher, at Morningside Elementary School in Port St. Lucie, Florida who encouraged her students to excommunicate 5 year-old Alex Barton from their classroom. … Continue reading Response to: Teacher Encourages and Participates in Emotional Abuse of Autistic Student
Score One for the Little Guys
The Dallas Baptist Patriots baseball team has been selected to play in the NCAA Division I National Tournament for the 1st time in school history. This is the Patriots 3rd season in Division I play. DBU is the 1st independent team other than Miami to be invited to NCAA Regional tournament since 1992. Congratulations Guys! … Continue reading Score One for the Little Guys
Solution to High Gas Price
High school senior Brad Walker from Rockwood, TN has found a solution to high gas prices. He has decided to ride his horse, Pumpkin, to school. It takes him about 45 minutes to make the four mile trek from his home to school. The cost is about $1 a day. His "green" plan may come … Continue reading Solution to High Gas Price
Update on Jill & Gary Campbell
Jill & Gary Campbell are British school teachers who exposed a child abuse scandal at an orphanage run by Terre Des Hommes, a Swedish charity. As I reported in an earlier post. Jill Campbell was facing jail time for defamation. She accused the charity of trying to cover-up the scandal. Due to lack of sufficient … Continue reading Update on Jill & Gary Campbell
Winning Isn’t Everything
Well, I'm a little late writing about this one but I didn't have time earlier this week. By now you have probably heard about last Saturday's NCAA Division II playoff between Western Oregon University and Central Washington University. With 2 runners on Western Oregon senior Sara Tucholsky hit her first and only home run over … Continue reading Winning Isn’t Everything
Goose Crossing Guard
Yes, that is right in Rowlett, Texas a goose helps the human crossing guards. Sam lives in a pond near the school. Every morning he joins the human crossing Joan and Earl as they assist the children crossing the road. Sam honks at cars to stop and seems to like the children. In his early … Continue reading Goose Crossing Guard
