Creative cooking class

So a while back I had this idea to teach a cooking class to teach to kids and adults with special abilities. A class that involves not only the cooking part but also included the social skills piece of the puzzle where the participants create a shopping list for one of their favorite recipes, go shopping for the necessary ingredients and finally, make the meal itself.

Today’s article entitled “Fundraiser Pairs Chefs, People With Special Needs” by Alison Bowen at Disability Scoop talks about some of the unique recipes that some of these same individuals might and do have. It might also take my idea step further by letting everyone use a recipe that they’ve created. Hmmm….food for thought.

Sincerely-

 

Autism Librarian

Thank you!

I came across this article today and it remind me that I should say thank you to all the teachers and aids that crossed my son’s path along the way. Now that’s not to say that it didn’t require work on my part but they definitely did the bulk of the work when it came to his schooling.

The article that reminded me is entitled “To the Teachers Who’ve Helped My Son With Autism” by Brian Welch over at The Mighty. So thank you to everyone in the Kirkwood School District, from Dr. Clay to Ms. Taylor and everybody in between. It’s been a good ride and I’m forever grateful for all that you’ve done.

Sincerely-

   

Autism Librarian

Special abilities

When I talk about my son and his autism, I don’t use the term disability, I use the words special abilities. I do that because he has abilities, that while they may be different than mine, are no less special than mine.

When I came across this article recently, I just thought that this is the kind of teacher that we all need. Someone who builds you up with praise. Something I think that we all need.

The article/video is entitled “The Brilliant Way This Special Ed Teacher StartsClass Every Day” by Elisabeth Brentano over at TheMighty. As I’ve said before, good stuff.

Sincerely-

  

Autism Librarian