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How My Learning Style Took Me From an 'A' to a 'D' in One Fell Swoop!
While this recount is from 1985, this practice of insisting that EVERY child do EVERYTHING the SAME way is still happening! What was the

DJ Nicholson
Mar 233 min read
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Supporting the Language of Kids with ADHD/Neurodivergent Kids
Years ago, when I was still in the classroom, I had the pleasure of teaching and suppporting Nina with learning. Nina had a severe language

DJ Nicholson
Mar 22 min read
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How Social Stories Can Be a Game-Changer for Autistic Kids in School
But what if there was an easy-to-use tool that could bridge this gap, making the school environment more accessible and less daunting? Enter

DJ Nicholson
Dec 27, 20243 min read
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Including Kids on the Autism Spectrum: Anthony
Five-year old Anthony truly was one of my most favorite students ever. He saw the world through a unique lens, with a lot of wonder...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Day: The Power of Individual Schedules for Children with Autism
When you have an autistic child, it can be tough to find effective strategies to support their development and well-being. It can feel...

DJ Nicholson
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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What Are You Celebrating Today?
We're celebrating puppies! I am so blessed to be able to spend my professional life doing what means the most to me. One of my favorite...

DJ Nicholson
Feb 11, 20242 min read
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The Christmas Pencil: A Gift from Michael
Listen to it here: The Christmas Pencil: A Gift from Michael As the holiday season approaches each year, I think back to a Christmas...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 21, 20232 min read
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"No! We're Not There Yet!"
I remember being a kid in the back of the family station wagon on the way to White Sands Beach on the Connecticut shore. My grandparents...

DJ Nicholson
Apr 16, 20232 min read
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Thoughts on Hurricane Ian
Community.

DJ Nicholson
Oct 2, 20221 min read
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The Blue Fleece Blanket
Creating a sense of belonging makes all the difference. Every child wants to belong to their school community. In school communities,...

DJ Nicholson
Mar 10, 20222 min read
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All Wrapped Up in Newspaper
I saw a post in an educator Facebook group the other day asking, "What is the best gift you've ever received from a student?" Now... I've...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 22, 20212 min read
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From an A to a D...
Long, long ago in high school, I was not an extrovert. In fact, I was very quiet and unassuming, except to those that knew me best. I...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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Under the Table and Dreaming
Under the table... like all the way under... so that the underside of the table protects you like an umbrella. Under the table was where...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 29, 20211 min read
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Rocks, Flowers, and Concrete... Oh My!
Of all of the gifts that I received as a teacher, gift cards were my least favorite. Gifts from the heart were the greatest. Leslie...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 10, 20212 min read
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A Fire WHAT?!?
Exquitenger! He was five years old with autism and a language impairment... and had a love for learning new, and BIG words. I had a fire...

DJ Nicholson
Oct 22, 20211 min read
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