Inspired by families living with autism

Posted by Bob Glowacki on November 20th, 2009

A lot of people left comments to a New York Times article called Going to Battle Against Autism, and I found myself touched by what those comments said about the dedication of families with autism. I was especially moved by the stories of two parents who were not only stretched physically and emotionally, but also facing an uncertain future …Read More » »

Maurice celebrates autism services in Wisconsin

Posted by Bob Glowacki on October 29th, 2009

I am writing to give a huge thanks and “shout out” to our good friend Maurice Snell. Before I left for Capitol Hill Day and the Easter Seals National Convention last week, Maurice came to Milwaukee to share his story with …Read More » »

ABA at Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin

Posted by Bob Glowacki on September 22nd, 2009

Here at Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin we are moving toward adding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to our list of services so that we can give children with Autism the best outcomes. Our first objective was to hire the right person to serve as Autism Services Manager and organize the program. We found that person in Paul Messling, and …Read More » »

Walk With Me TV appearance was “totally cool”

Posted by Bob Glowacki on June 24th, 2009

Last week Milwaukee Fox 6 TV featured an interview about our June 19 Walk With Me event.

The interview gave me an opportunity to spend some quality time with Stephanie Mayer and her son, Kyle. Kyle …Read More » »

Adults with autism thrive at new inclusive adult day center

Posted by Bob Glowacki on June 18th, 2009

When we think of autism, we tend to think of early childhood therapeutic interventions. I received a reality check when Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin opened a new inclusive adult day center in Kenosha. The center is located inside the YMCA of Kenosha Callahan branch, and the first three participants who enrolled there have autism. Later on, more adults …Read More » »

You’re not alone … when your sibling has autism or a disability

Posted by Amanda Dodds on October 20th, 2008

My brother was diagnosed with autism 12 or so years ago, but my parents were in denial. They were afraid of the word autism. So we told people that he had PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder).

I sure wish there had been a “Sibshop” around back then.

I did sign up for a “support group” at school …Read More » »

Playing with kids who have autism

Posted by Bob Glowacki on October 15th, 2008

Well, I saw “Blog Maven” Beth Finke at a conference in Chicago last week and she reminded me of a story I wanted to share.

Last month, I had the pleasure of leading a presentation with our speech therapist and P.L.A.Y. Project (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) consultant, …Read More » »

Sibshops help brothers and sisters with autism

Posted by Bob Glowacki on September 3rd, 2008

You might remember the post I published last February about Sibshops and how they support families with autism.
One of the new programs we, at Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin, are offering in the Milwaukee area is called “Sibshops.” Sibshops were developed by the …Read More » »

Share your expertise: what autism services do you need?

Posted by Bob Glowacki on June 10th, 2008

Here at Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin, we are beginning a discussion on new programs we can offer to families living with Autism. Right now we deliver therapy services as part of the P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project and offer a chance for …Read More » »

Autism Spokesperson Network member makes TV debut

Posted by Bob Glowacki on April 28th, 2008

Last Friday I was on a local TV show along with one of our Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin families that is living with Autism. You might remember the blog I wrote about Gus. – he and his family were featured in an onmilwaukee.com story about how vital early diagnosis and therapy is for children diagnosed with Autism.

We …Read More » »