Jul 21, 2014
What Summer Looks Like for a Child with Special Needs
Photo by Luis Cruz Posted in ChicagoNow, July 21, 2014 Ethan is in full-blown refusal mode. He has realized that his “summer camp” is...
Jun 25, 2014
Arne Duncan and Special Education – A Dangerous Mixture
Posted in ChicagoNow, June 25, 2014 I said I was on vacation and not posting again after Monday, but on the eve of my departure, this...
May 22, 2014
Children with Special Needs and my Mended Crystal Vase
Precious but Handle with Care Posted in ChicagoNow May 22, 2014 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) A favorite crystal vase of mine fell from a...
Apr 2, 2014
When Every Day is Autism Awareness Day
Posted in ChicagoNow, April 2, 2014 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) Imagine my surprise when the Today Show announced today was World Autism...
Mar 31, 2014
Not All are Huge Fans of Dogs
Posted in ChicagoNow, March 31, 2014 Just came home from the Jewel where I saw a woman tie two active dogs to a pole just outside of the...
Mar 10, 2014
Awakening and Nurturing a Child’s Love of Art
Published in ChicagoNow, March 10, 2014 My granddaughter struggles to express herself with words, but she has always been always eager to...
Feb 17, 2014
Step by Step: A Preschool’s Inclusion Journey
Published in ChicagoNow, February 17, 2014 Having a handicap accessible ramp when we created Cherry Preschool literally opened the door...
Jan 27, 2014
Standing Up for Children with Disabilities
Published in ChicagoNow, January 27, 2014 (Cartoon by Marcia Liss) I just led a meeting for parents whose children will be starting...
Jan 20, 2014
Honoring MLK and Kids with Special Needs
Published in ChicagoNow, January 20, 2014 Educating children with special needs in the least restrictive environment and including them...
Dec 27, 2013
Truly Including Children with Special Needs
Published in ChicagoNow, December 27, 2013 One of the most painful parts of having a grandchild with special needs is watching the child...