Dear Friends, I missed reaching out to you. But life interrupted me big time. Whew! What a year. On September 28, 2022, the night before Trent’s St James Court Art Fair set up, Ralph my husband fell down our second floor staircase, was knocked unconscious, and rushed to the hospital by EMS. He had a stroke and Read More
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Our Family Resilience Story
Our family had a recent crisis and I want to share my heart about how we made our way through. Six months ago, the night before St James Court Art Show set up, my husband Ralph fell down our second floor staircase and had a stroke. It was difficult for both Trent and me. Ralph Read More
Hiring Neurodivergent/autistic Persons Is Good For All
Early Career Students who are Neurodivergent or autistic can do remarkable things when the workplace environment is right. It starts with the leader and h-her inclusive ability to create a psychologically safe environment for all employees.
Ten Ways To Foster Career Preparation In Youth (During This Chaotic and Unpredictable Time)
1. Reveal to youth they matter greatly, because they do. 2. Reinforce to youth the ways they have ‘purpose’ and ‘meaning’ to their daily life and to others. 3. Support youth to let go of self-criticism and self-doubt and replace with curiosity and possibility thinking. 4. Guide youth to be open to consider career options Read More
More Than Ever Students Are Disappointed and Confused: Assist Them to Know Who They Are
I offer 5 life-giving questions to assist your student, client, or young adult. The purpose of these questions is to increase a young person’s inner security and to see themselves valuable and worthy for a career.
ENOUGH UNCERTAINTY: Create ‘Bright Spots’ Lifting Youth to Envision A Career
Don’t allow youth to get apathetic. ‘Bright spots’ can help youth gain courage to look ahead to see options that might become a solution for a future with a satisfying career. ‘Bright spots’are something good that occurs during a bad or difficult time.
What To Do When School Days End – FREE Resource
Engaging youth to step into their own power to explore their interests/careers, to adapt to different settings, and to use self-advocacy in their daily lives has always been some of my favorite missions. Don’t we all want youth to be awesome, amazing, and to feel empowered and resilient? To parents, teachers, counselors, and therapists launch Read More
How Autistic Artists Faced the Pandemic Through Art-making
Hello Friends, I am happy to share with you a book review I wrote about The Covid Canvas: Artist Profiles and Interviews of the Pandemic Era. Dr. Rosa Martinez interviewed 12 artists and/or the artist’s family or caregiver. Trent, my son was one of the artists interviewed and each has a chapter in the book revealing Read More
School Staff Have a Tough Task Ahead This Fall: Autism Spectrum in Career Transition
Youth will be coming back to school with a sense of a loss of security and safety due to the pandemic 2020-21. Many have missed significant life events within their family. Tragically for some, have had a family member die from COVID and are in a state of grief. Students with learning and social challenges are likely to be struggling academically and emotionally because of being isolated for so long. Discover ways to prepare youth for school transition to careers
Restore Your Faith in Humanity: How One Community Assisted An Autistic Man
Human dignity and the universality of human rights is good for the entire world. Human dignity is the belief that all people hold a special value that’s tied solely to their humanity. I promise this story will touch your heart or restore your faith in humanity. I will always fondly remember that afternoon. About four years ago Read More