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In three short weeks, avid readers of all ages and literary tastes will have an opportunity to meet 40-or-so authors and peruse their works at W. Walworth Harrison Public Library’s
By Anne Dachel Three years ago I wrote about Dr. Toby Rogers, a political economist who was making some scary predictions about what autism would eventually cost this country in two stories. Dr. Rogers made dire predictions of what would...
Arts 'N Autism, the Tuscaloosa program that helps individuals with autism, has opened a Pre-K program called 4-K
Tuscaloosa's Arts 'n Autism will hold its first "Piece by Piece" Autism Awareness fundraising campaign this month. This event will span throughout the month of April, and its reach is community-wide, bringing together local businesses and residents to increase awareness. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward the organization's 2021 summer camps for children with autism, including tuition assistance for families that can't afford the expenses. Get our free mobile app Anyone interested in participating in the campaign can stop by a number of local participating businesses and make a don...
It was all about the balloons for two boys graduating from Arts 'n Autism's new pre-kindergarten program Thursday. A cascade of blue balloons stretched to the ceiling, fascinating Kory Gulley and Justiss Moore. The program's staff eventually gave a balloon to each boy, shortly before the boys received their ILEAP diploma. ILEAP is an early intervention program designed to help children with autism develop the social skills needed to be ready for pre-kindergarten programs in the public school system. The name is an acronym representing the programs facets; intervention, learning, engagement ...