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I have my BA in Psychology and my MA in Political Science. I'm born and raised in Connecticut. I love the outdoors.

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gardening and teaching.

I know too much about ...

distance education.

My parents always told me ...

to do my best and it will get you far.

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a teacher.

My favorite memory ...

sitting on the top of Cadillac Mtn.

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I write because it is an amazing form of expression.

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I read everything, I watch a lot of news, and I listen to the world around me.

My first job ...

volunteer coordinator at The Connecticut Hospice for terminally ill patients

My best moment ...

was passing my comprehensive exam with distinction.

My inspiration ...

people that struggle to succeed that finally make it to the top

Health & Fitness > Autism How to teach autistic children about emotions

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Teaching autistic children about emotions is a challenging endeavor. Autism is a complex disorder that can take many forms. Each child with autism is unique and truly needs a program tailored to suit his or her needs. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have difficulty reading, understanding and using facial expressions. One of the to teach emotions and social skills (which tie hand and hand) is the use of social stories. Social stories provide an indivdidual with accurate information about those situations that they might find confusing or difficult. The situation at hand is d...

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