Fun New Resource!

Hello All!

I wanted to share with you a great resource! I'm excited to say that not only is this a great book, but it's a great book that a friend of mine wrote! It reminds me of the same sentiment that some of my other favorite popular children's books share, but offers it in it's own fun, whimsical,unique way.  I'm excited for this new addition to my book collection!

This is a book about a boy who wishes he was a duck.  The book takes you through his fun and love of this as well as the understanding that not everyone is going to understand or embrace your interests and quirks initially.  As is often the case with some of our interests/passions/loves, not everyone shares the same.

I think every parent faces this with his/her child, trying to teach our children what makes them unique.  We try to teach our children how to recognize and embrace his/her own unique gifts, personality, interests, and abilities.  Just as important, we lead them into not abandoning these when others don't understand.

I love and will be implementing this book for purposes even beyond this.  I especially like the idea of this book when working with my clients who have special needs.

Enjoy! 

Jessica

Life Skills

Life skills for our kiddos should always be of great importance in order to really prepare them for things that applicable to their own needs and daily functioning.  Below is a good resource for understanding the importance and the ins and outs of LIFE SKILLS for individuals with special needs.

http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Life_Skills_Mastery/?page=2

Special Education Life Skills

Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)

"Life skills are essential to job functioning, and they must be included in instruction for students with special needs. Several million individuals with learning problems are still denied the opportunity to engage in meaningful employment in the United States. Large numbers of students with disabilities, both high school graduates and dropouts, earn very low salaries (Edgar, 1988). These students do possess the potential to live and work in the community if they receive appropriate life skills instruction (Rusch & Phelps, 1987). However, without this instruction they often fail to hold their jobs. A life skills curriculum approach blends academic, daily living, personal/social, and occupational skills into integrated lessons designed to help students learn to function independently in society."

19th Annual CCC Golf Tournament

Hello Everyone! 

It's time for the CCC annual Golf Tournament again! This is an AMAZING charity.  They help our local kids tremendously! So, go out and support this uber worthy cause while doing something you already love. 

For more information, visit the CCC website at http://www.carolinachildren.org


Have fun!
Jessica

Caden and Conner (Good One) - 2012 Sports Illustrated Kids Winner