Education

Hart to Heart: Save School for Autistic Children

Dec 26th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Education

The following article appeared in the online edition of the Savannah Morning News. It brings to light the uncertainties parents face when trying to find a sound educational program for their children. The Jacobsons offer a compelling story:
Wed all like to believe wed do anything for our child.
Especially a child with special needs.
But would you move [...]



Parents file petition to force hearing on schools’ autism program

Jul 27th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Education

By Jeff Yates
For Laurie, a mother of a child with autism, all she wants to do is hear her son’s voice once more.
“My son, two years ago, was making real progress, talking,” she said choking back tears.
But then, his program in the Wilton schools fell apart, she said, the word “regression” became a constant fear [...]



Lee University program helps Autistic children

Jul 25th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Education

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — As director of LUDIC, a school for autistic children, Dr. Tammy Johnson worries over paperwork and personnel issues, but she’s still a hands-on teacher.
On a recent day, Dr. Johnson stepped in to sit with a 6-year-old boy left behind during lunch because of a rosy red rash on his cheeks.
The child likes [...]