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Minnesota COVID-19 Resources for Autism/Special Needs

Hello, Blue Birds! For #AutismAwarenessDay, we thought about putting together a specific list of resources relating to ASD/special needs....

Blue Birds Reads: Fall Edition!

As fall season starts to kick in, books are a great escape from the cooling climate surrounding us! For this segment of Blue Birds Reads,...

Embracing Autism

From complex problem solving to regulating the vital functions, our brain is like a marvelous super-computer that controls every aspect...

Autism and Siblings

Article: https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/how-autism-shapes-sibling-relationships/ As a sibling of a person with autism, I...

Autism and Black Lives Matter: An Article Response

Article: https://www.insider.com/my-black-son-is-different-like-elijah-mcclain-im-terrified-2020-7 Many people with autism are often...

Ten Fun 'At-Home' Activities to Play with Your Child During Quarantine

As COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise foreshadowing a formidable second wave, another round of quarantine during late summer and early fall...

Blue Bird Reads: "Population One" Book Review

As a writer on the “Opinion” segment of this blog, it can be difficult to talk about my opinion about many sensitive issues relating to...

Autism: Is it Really a Disorder?

When you search up the word ‘autism’ on the internet, different medical articles like WebMD, Mayo Clinic, and the Center for Disease...

COVID-19 and Special Needs Education

These are tough times for everyone. In a matter of weeks, one tiny, airborne virus has managed to wreak havoc all across the world. With...