Larry King keeps autism in the news

Posted by Lisa Tate on March 10th, 2008

Autism is receiving a lot of attention –- here at Easter Seals, in the press, in the legislature –- it’s everywhere. Shows like last Thursday’s Larry King Live pay a lot of attention to “cause and cure.” If that helps inform and educate people about this increasingly prevalent disorder, I guess I have …Read More » »

I was wowed

Posted by Beth Finke on March 7th, 2008

What a pleasure it is to introduce guest blogger Jeanne Sowa, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Relations, here at Easter Seals Headquarters.

I was wowed

By Jeanne Sowa

I just came back from the CENTURY 21 International Convention in Orlando. CENTURY 21 has displayed unwavering commitment and dedication to Easter Seals for nearly three decades. Throughout the years, the CENTURY 21 System’s …Read More » »

P.L.A.Y. in Wisconsin

Posted by Bob Glowacki on March 4th, 2008

Many of you have heard of Dr. Richard Solomon. Dr. Solomon is a board certified developmental pediatrician who specializes in autism. He has over 15 years experience working with families and children with autism. Currently, he has a clinic in Ann Arbor, Mich. where he provides diagnostic services and intervention through his specialized program called The …Read More » »

Sibshops support families with autism

Posted by Bob Glowacki on February 27th, 2008

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 Sibling Support Project in Seattle and are used throughout the country. The workshops …Read More » »

Autism Spokesperson Network

Posted by Beth Finke on February 20th, 2008

I spent so much time in yesterday’s post bragging about blogging blind — and about the blogging session my colleagues and I will present at tomorrow’s Easter Seals Autism Spokesperson Network meeting — I neglected to explain exactly what the Easter Seals Autism Spokesperson Network is.

So, enough of the self-adulation …Read More » »

Bright future ahead for autism therapeutic school

Posted by Maurice Snell on February 11th, 2008

I hope everyone is enjoying the new year so far. 2008 is a year with many major events imminent at Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago. That’s where I work.

One major event that is scheduled to happen this year is the opening of the Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago’s …Read More » »

Autism and the economic divide

Posted by Erin Rogers on February 6th, 2008

A Newsday article looks at why affluent school districts “classify more than five times as many of their students with autism as districts at the opposite end of the economic spectrum.”

The Newsday survey drew on state data from school districts whose enrollments were more than 500.
Advocates who have compiled similar data voice concern that many …Read More » »

Maurice and autism: big winners in Vegas

Posted by Maurice Snell on February 5th, 2008

Last week, I traveled with my father and my colleague Patricia Wright to the Red Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. We were there to take part in a press conference about the new Autism Services Program at Easter Seals Southern Nevada.

The new program …Read More » »

Lose the training wheels — bike therapy

Posted by Beth Finke on February 1st, 2008

In my other life, I’m a writing teacher. I teach a weekly memoir-writing class for senior citizens in Chicago, and I give seminars on writing at libraries and conferences.

After a writing seminar at the Oak Park …Read More » »

Support for families with autism

Posted by Beth Finke on January 11th, 2008

When Gus was little, and every minute of every day was spent dealing with his disability, a social worker suggested Mike and I go to a parent support group.

I told the social worker this idea was absurd.  

Why on earth would Mike and I spend a treasured evening out talking with other parents about the very thing consuming us all day …Read More » »