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"I don’t know what the odds are of a woman born with Down syndrome marrying the love of her life. I only know you’ve beaten them."

A letter to my daughter with Down syndrome on her wedding day.

The royal family spoke on the topic of mental health in this promotional video.

The royal family's charming PSA on mental health is a must-watch. "Mental health is just as important as physical health."

Got ideas for the EC-SEBRIS Celebration? We want to hear them! Send your ideas to [email protected]. They will be introduced during the next Committee meeting.

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Don't miss the Child and Family Development Career Fair! There will be employers, internship sites,representatives from graduate and credential programs,information on study abroad programs, and information on services the university offers students! The fair is this Monday, April 25, from noon to 3pm in Templo Mayor.

Meet Dillan, an autistic and nonverbal teen who uses an iPad to communicate.

“So many people can’t understand I have a mind. All they see is a person who is not in control."

Apple's new short film starring autistic teen shows how tech transforms lives "The iPad allows me to be seen."

7 playful tactics to get kids writing poetry. Let us know if you try any of these!

7 Playful Tactics To Get Kids Writing Poetry Bookmark 7 Playful Tactics To Get Kids Writing Poetry Related Tags: Creativity,Teaching Strategies,All Grades,English Language Arts More Related Discussions Laura Grace Weldon , writer, nonviolence educator, awe ju**ie Posted 04/04/2016 11:44AM | Last Commented 04/12/2016 12:57PM 37SHARES Stock Phot…

EC-SEBRIS Graduation and Celebration Committee -- Help "shine a light" on your unique program!

Reconnect with classmates, coaches, faculty, and friends as we plan and celebrate the success and achievements of the EC-SEBRIS program.

We want to know what past cohorts have accomplished! There will be an opportunity to highlight individual and collective achievements. To that end, we are looking for representatives from each cohort to speak at the event.

To share ideas, get more information about committee meetings, or help reach out to past cohorts, contact [email protected].

In light of the success and achievements of the EC-SEBRIS program, on May 14, 2016, the graduation ceremony for the current cohort will celebrate the entire EC-SEBRIS Certificate Program as well. To facilitate this celebration, we are forming a committee of volunteers from past cohorts, the current cohort, faculty members, supervisors, and coaches. We are looking for a representative from each cohort. If you are interested in joining faculty and fellow students in coordinating the event, email [email protected]

Check out these 7 reading readiness apps for special needs students

7 Reading Readiness Apps for Special Needs Students Here are seven apps to help special needs students toward reading readiness, touchscreen games that engage children through play with colors, shapes, animation, alphabet sequencing, and sentence structure.

Balboa Park goes blue for Autism Awareness Day tomorrow, April 2nd at 7PM.

Balboa Park goes blue for Autism Awareness Day this Saturday, April 2nd at 7PM. Come see the Park light up in blue.

13 things you shouldn't say to your students.

13 Common Sayings to Avoid Teachers should avoid the reflexive language of anger or frustration. Here's a list of these sayings, framed as opportunities to constructively address difficult student behavior.

"For many years I dreamt I was painting people's colors into portraits. Then one night I dreamt I had a great art show of my paintings. ... I was really excited and asked my mom how to truly have an art show."

Nonverbal Man With Autism and Synesthesia Set to Host First Solo Art Exhibit Despite what some would call obstacles, a nonverbal San Diego man discovered he had the ability to paint three years ago, and now he's set to curate his first art exhibit later this month. "I saw the paintings in my dream," Sicile-Kira said. Then one night I dreamt I had a great art show of my paint…

We hope everyone has a good and safe Spring Break!

Strategies to help you avoid anxiety, stress, and burnout.

Positive Strategies to Avoid Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout Avoid burnout through positive self-talk and self-reflection, managing your workload, embracing the little joys of teaching, becoming more resilient, and temporarily setting your problems aside.

How to use social media to strengthen student writing

How to Use Social Media to Strengthen Student Writing Bookmark How to Use Social Media to Strengthen Student Writing Related Tags: Media Literacy,Literacy,All Grades,All Subjects More Related Discussions Rusul Alrubail , Writer on education, teaching and learning. Chief Education Officer at The Writing Project Posted 02/13/2016 7:50PM | Last Commented…

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"This superb film can help both teachers and students understand the complexities, challenges, and possible solutions related to teaching in multicultural classrooms."

"The Class" - A Film to Teach and Inspire

Are you wondering if you're spoiling your child? Here are 10 signs that your child is spoiled.

10 Signs That Your Child Is Spoiled Spoil me rotten! They say you can't spoil a baby with endless amounts of holding, rocking, and cooing, but once that child passes the toddler years, overindulgence can make for one ill-behaved tot. It's easy to pick out the spoiled kid on the playground

Casa de Amparo is hiring substitute teachers as well as a full-time therapeutic preschool teacher.

Temp-to-hire FT Preschool/Infant & Toddler Teacher - Oceanside, CA 92056 - Indeed Mobile http://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=6211517a34b29563&from=web

This program encourages children to develop empathy for animals while helping dogs connect with humans.

Beautiful things can happen when kids read to dogs. The kids strengthen their reading and empathy and the dogs learn to trust.

Brain Development and Adolescent Growth Spurts. Helping your students organize themselves.

Brain Development and Adolescent Growth Spurts As tweens enter a period of rapid prefrontal cortex development, familiarize them with their growing executive function skills by teaching time management and organizing information.

This video shows ADHD from a kid's perspective.

Gut-Wrenching Video Shows ADHD From A Kid's Perspective This short film forces you to look at ADHD differently.

This Starbucks barista learned sign language to communicate with her deaf customer.

This Starbucks barista learned sign language to communicate with her deaf customer The man's reaction? "Wow."

Building a partnership between parents and the school.

"Welcome to School, Parents!" Attract parent volunteers by giving them their own space and appointing a coordinator whose job it is to make them feel welcome, comfortable, and needed.

SDSU Children's Center encourages outdoor activity with new classroom.

SDSU Children’s Center encourages outdoor activity with a new classroom The San Diego State Children’s Center has a new addition to its facility: an outdoor classroom. In August 2015, the space known as “Memory Park,” which has been at the center since it opened two...

"We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability." — Stevie Wonder.

Stevie Wonder just got the whole Grammys audience to applaud for Braille accessibility. "We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability."

A good day according to this 4-year-old.

Have a good Monday everyone!