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Transcript: AWA interview with Melissa Barton17 comments

Tera wrote 1 month ago: This is a transcript of Sharon daVanport’s interview with Melissa Barton for the Asperger Wome … more →

Tags: Transcripts, asperger syndrome, asperger women's association, Autism, melissa barton, sharon davanport

Teacher Reinstated after Allowing Kindergarten Classmates to Vote Student with Aspergers out of Class6 comments

jlewicky wrote 6 months ago: I haven’t written for awhile, but watch out – I’m seething.  My husband knows to s … more →

Tags: School, Safety Concerns, Autism, Inclusion, Peers, participation, Special Needs, http://JonsRoom.com, least restrictive environment

A Chance to Become Aware

Raquel Sophia wrote 10 months ago: He lost. A crushing 14-2 vote favored his ousting on that late spring day last year. Exacerbating Al … more →

Tags: Opinion, Culture, Society, Public, health, Autism, Autism Awareness, Pope Benedict XVI, Autism Sunday

Teacher who discriminated against autistic child appeals suspension1 comment

Stephen Pate wrote 10 months ago: By Melissa Barton, My son Alex Barton was voted out of kindergarten because he has Aspergers Syndrom … more →

Tags: Disability, Education, NJN Network, Autism, Disability Discrimination, asperger syndrome, tc palm

Wendy Portillo has been suspended15 comments

Goldie wrote 1 year ago: The Naples News reported yesterday that teacher Wendy Portillo has been suspended for a year without … more →

Tags: Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Needs, Media Stories, wendy portillo, Bullying, mob mentality, Education

Alex Barton - I Haven't Forgotten You6 comments

lastcrazyhorn wrote 1 year ago: And nor are you the only one. Unfortunately. Here’s an interesting thread on an education-focu … more →

Tags: Autistic Spectrum Particulars, aspies, Music, Education, Music therapy, Communication, Philosophy, Bullying, Autism

Autism: Another Perspective11 comments

TheDeeZone wrote 1 year ago: Saw something this morning on Good Morning America about a controversial group that is attempting to … more →

Tags: Learning Differences, disabilities, Dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, Learning Disabilities, Adam Race, Autism, Add new tag

Family of Autistic boy voted out of class by peers to file civil suit3 comments

Your Daily Chum wrote 1 year ago: The family of Alex Barton, a kindergarten student with Asperger’s syndrome will file a civil s … more →

Tags: Florida, Autism, Discrimination, aspergers-syndrome, wendy portillo, Disablity, St Lucie, Elementary, Lawsuit

Regarding Alex Barton7 comments

Lottie wrote 1 year ago: I first learned of Alex Barton’s situation at Sugar & Sprouts Blog. Thanks sugarsprouts! A … more →

Tags: In The News, Family Matters, Education, health, Society, wendy portillo, Morningside Elementary School, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder

Let's not become a Lynch Mob15 comments

Goldie wrote 1 year ago: I think it’s time to put down the hangman’s noose.  Wendy Portillo has now been tarred a … more →

Tags: Deep Stuff, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Needs, Life, Stigma, Sensitivity, Forgiveness, wendy portillo

Teo Torriatte (Let us cling together)

robertgodden wrote 1 year ago: Yesterday, I was feeling that the world was inching toward becoming a better place. True, there are … more →

Tags: rants, Family, Society, democracy, Aspergers, Teachers

"Florida Teacher Allegedly Lets Kindergarteners Kick Autistic Boy Out of Class in 'Survivor'-Like Vote"23 comments

Goldie wrote 1 year ago: There are not enough words.  I have not been this angry and deeply sad in a long time.  This article … more →

Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Special Needs, Aspergers, Bullying, Cruelty, dehumanization, disablism, Discrimination

Response to: Teacher Encourages and Participates in Emotional Abuse of Autistic Student13 comments

TheDeeZone wrote 1 year ago: Well, I did it again my response to a post has grown into a post of its own.. This started out as a … more →

Tags: Elementary, Learning Differences, News, Asperger’s syndrome, Autism, Bullies, Bully, Children, Disabled Children

Kindergartner Voted Out By Students2 comments

Arctic Chicken wrote 1 year ago: Kindergartner Voted Out By Students Outraged Mom Of Special Needs Son Talks Exclusively With The Ear … more →

Tags: Controversy, News, Commentary, Shunning, shaming, Most Hated, wendy portillo, Florida, Autism

Voting Out Alex2 comments

Alexander wrote 1 year ago: A Port St. Lucie, Florida kindergarten teacher Wendy Portillo left us dumbfounded this week, leaving … more →

Tags: Education, Florida, Life, my file, News, School, This Week's Top Scrooge, Thoughts, writing

Alex Barton Melissa Barton Online Petition16 comments

highboldtage wrote 1 year ago: Should Wendy Portillo be fired?   http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/Fire-teacher-for-unprofessional-c … more →

Tags: Petition, Florida, teacher, Autism, child abuse, portillo, morningside, melissa barton, Port St. Lucie

Not Making Connections8 comments

lastcrazyhorn wrote 1 year ago: This whole Alex Barton thing really has gotten me thinking. As most of you have probably noticed, th … more →

Tags: Education, Communication, Philosophy, Bullying, Special Interests, Abuse, Children, disabilities, Bigotry

Fire the teacher1 comment

newfcollins wrote 1 year ago: My wife is a teacher. I understand the pressures they go through. Sometimes they are a babysitter to … more →

Tags: News, Survivor, teacher, wendy portillo, Kindergarten

Future Tense5 comments

rhemashope wrote 1 year ago: The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do n … more →

Tags: musings, Autism, Future, God, Christianity, Religion, ashley brock, ryan watson, Thirstin For The Word Thursday


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