Learning to Think: Part Three – Continuing Mindfulness Throughout the Day

By: Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed.
Fall is well underway here in Michigan, and the beautiful fall colors can be seen for miles around. It is such a wonderful sight to see children, young and old, out and about enjoying the wonderful scenery. My young son has become increasingly aware of the seasons, and it has been amazing [...]

Learning to Think: Part Two – Mindfulness Throughout the Day

By: Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed.
School has been in session for over a month now, and students are busily working on their studies. Teachers have dug into the content of their curriculum for the year, and everyone has had time to adjust to the new routine. As a former teacher, curriculum was an integral part of my [...]

What is Remediation?

By: Nicole Beurkens, M.Ed.
The word “remediation” is very important in the work my colleagues and I do with families affected by autism and other neuro-developmental disabilities, but it is a word that is unfamiliar to many people. I thought I would take a moment this week to talk about what remediation means in general, and [...]

Learning to Think: Part One – All Students Can Learn to be Mindful

By: Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed.
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and school has begun for many children. School buses are busily picking up students and dropping them off during the morning and evening commutes. With the beginning of a new school year, I thought it would be helpful to look into the realm of education [...]

Back to School: How to Strive and Thrive During the Transition

By: Courtney Kowalczyk, M.Ed.
Summer is almost over, and we will soon be seeing the flashing lights of school buses during the morning and afternoon commutes. Now that August has arrived and the summer is quickly coming to an end, it is time for parents to begin thinking about getting ready for school. Gearing up for [...]