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Recent Summit News
Special Delivery: Compassion – Students spread kindness to children affected by illness
Knock. knock. Who’s there? Sweden. What do you call a duck that loves making jokes? These silly jokes and riddles go a long way, especially when they’re delivered in playful, cheery greeting cards, complete with homespun artwork. Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron students are working on their first batches of Kindness Cards for children […]... Read More
Warren high school students make natural dyes for a classroom lesson that links science, art, sustainability and entrepreneurship
Walnut shells soaked in water, boiled, muddled and strained create a dye with a rich sepia hue. Marigolds, processed similarly, generate a pot of pink possibilities. High school seniors studying environmental science at Summit Academy School for Alternative Learners-Warren Middle and Secondary are creating dyes from nature’s objects, many of which they planted in their […]... Read More
Egg Drop Challenge Puts Critical Thinking to the Test
Students from Summit Academy Transition High School in Cincinnati crafted containers with everything from duct tape to Styrofoam and put them to the test during the school’s first Egg Drop Challenge. The objective: to land an egg without breaking it. Mission accomplished. Containers designed by students Isaiah Clay, Shelby Kruse, Kendra Meiser, Madison Taylor and […]... Read More
Recent Education News
Breaking News: Body of Missing Boy with Autism Found After Frantic Search
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. Go to Source... Read More
Help for Meltdowns and Shutdowns in Kids on the Spectrum
Learn the “Behavioral Modification” SECRETS Used by Therapists Who Work in the Field of Autism Spectrum Disorders: ==> Parenting Children and Teens with Asperger’s and High-Functioning Autism Go to Source... Read More
Parent seeks help for socially anxious preschooler who has autism
Perspective and strategies from a researcher/therapist helping young children with autism handle social-emotional challenges My almost 3-year-old was recently diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder. We struggle going places such as open gym or even the library because he doesn't like other kids in his space. He does okay with adults, but other kids make […]... Read More
Parenting Children With Level 1 Autism – Support Group on FaceBook
Dear website visitors: For those of you who have a child diagnosed with Level 1 Autism (high-functioning autism, formerly called Asperger syndrome), please join our sister FaceBook support group. We just launched it! And we will be posting daily parenting tips for this special group of parents. ==> JOIN NOW Go to Source... Read More
Why People with Disabilities DON’T Want to Be Your Inspiration
We need to talk about “inspiration porn.” Go to Source... Read More
Disability Advocate Explains Why She DOESN’T Want to Be Your Inspiration
The term “inspiration porn” may sound funny, but it’s used very intentionally. Go to Source... Read More
Here’s Why This Autistic Girl’s Parents Are Proud Of Her For Arguing With Them
Arguments are frustrating, but they can also be a good sign… Go to Source... Read More
Imposing Effective Consequences for Noncompliant Teens on the Autism Spectrum
“I’m a single mom raising a son on the spectrum (high functioning autistic). He is 16 and a half years old. I get eye rolls from him on a daily basis, impatient ‘Duhs’ when I say something that is apparently just so obvious, and the insistence on having it his way, whether it’s a minor […]... Read More
Little Boy With Autism Gets A Dog Who Changes His Life For The Better
This little boy named Tupper has always had a really hard time sleeping at night. He would always have nightmares so he’d only sleep between 20 and 45 minutes at a time. Go to Source... Read More
Testimonials from parents who have worked Mark Hutten’s program…
Here are just a few testimonials from parents who have worked the program entitled: Parenting Children and Teens with Asperger’s and High-Functioning Autism “I just have to let you know that I just started reading your ebook… I am in tears as I am reading. It is like you have been hanging out in our […]... Read More
