by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Jan 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
by Betty Adkins “Always ask yourself: “What will happen if I say nothing?” ― Kamand Kojouri You might be thinking, “Hmm, Betty. How does glue relate to staying quiet? I simply don’t get it!” For me, learning to focus on the process – not the product or skill –...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Feb 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
by Betty Adkins, MS “We do not learn by experience, we learn by reflecting on experience.” — John Dewey I remember well the first time I had a student have a complete meltdown while out in the community. I was teaching young children with autism and intellectual...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Aug 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
by Betty Adkins, M.S. “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” ― Plato The beginning of the school year is just around the corner, and for many of us, this new beginning brings excitement coupled with anxiety. As a retired teacher, I can...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | May 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Do you have a kid who curses when they get upset? I’ve known some really sweet kids who, when they are upset, say unbelievable things — using words that their parents are pretty sure they have never used themselves. If you’ve got a kid like this, it can be...
by Sarah C. Wayland PhD. | Nov 23, 2021 | Parenting, Special Needs Care Navigation, teens, young adults
The moment your child graduates from high school is as important and overwhelming as the moment they started kindergarten. And for people with (and without!) disabilities, the world of adult services and options is simultaneously exhilarating, terrifying, and...