Breaking Barriers

Education

Do Engagement and Happiness Increase With Diverse Learning?

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on January 8, 2020

Multistrategic approaches to learning, including relationship-building, aid students in school and in life.

Attention

Conversation Is Everything

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on November 22, 2018

Are you truly present when in your conversations? There is much to explore about the roles we play in conversations. Neurodiversity allows us to expand our views of communication.

Asperger's Syndrome

How Can We Support Asperger's Students In Their Schools?

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on November 16, 2015

When do we stop blaming students with Asperger's and start helping them find their own way!?

Autism

Answers: Beliefs About ABA

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on November 25, 2014

Let's discuss the pros, cons, and controversial aspects of ABA.

Autism

Autism Is an Aspect, Acceptance Is ALL

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on April 25, 2014

Awareness is meaningless without action, understanding, and acceptance. Autism is a part of all our lives today and it is time for everyone to figure out what that means and how to adapt and advocate! Autism is just one aspect of a person, let's get to know the rest in personal relationships, schools, the work force, and society over all!

Autism

Quantifying Engagement in Autism Education Models

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on March 3, 2014

This blog post raises the question of efficacy and relevance in quantifying engagement in autism based models of education, therapy, and advocacy. It delves into our need to quantify levels of happiness, engagement, and richness of life and attention along with knowing the ABCs and 123s!

Meditation

Making room for NOTHING

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on November 25, 2013

In a time where we feel there is always something that has to be done, consider the power also of nothingness. It has more benefit than you may have ever realized.

Happiness

Catharsis; Cleaning Out Our Emotional Closet

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on August 5, 2013

Catharsis is ours! Its time to do some soul cleaning; open the wardrobe and jump in to emotional space making!

Autism

Advocacy Over Acceptance? Beware of Overhelping!

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on May 3, 2013

When advocating for those you love... make sure to keep them in the spotlight.

Education

When Did "Best" Become Such a Dangerous Word?

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on January 14, 2013

It's important to note the difference!

Autism

Nurturing Dignity

Alison Berkley MST on November 14, 2012

Current Autism debates fall short of helping the WHOLE child learn and grow. Read this post and join a new conversation about how we educate and help children and adults with Autism.

Autism

Because Intention and Belief Matters

Amanda Joy Friedman MSEd, SBL on October 12, 2012

Use every medium to create the perfect piece of art, use every person that feels right to create the perfect team for your child with Autism or other developmental differences.