Articles written by Heather Cook

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Born on the 4th of July: 9 of 12

I remember that Fourth of July well. Who didn't? It was record temperatures and the whole country was having a heatwave. Meme said it was hotter than hell, and when I innocently asked her how'd she knew how hot hell was she responded with a slap across the face and a stern reminder not to swear and don't I ever, if I valued ...
Education > Special Education What a teacher needs to know about autism: 3 of 4

An experienced teacher knows if one of his/her students is not "normal". Normal is a compilation of age-appropriate social/verbal skills, functioning small and large motor skills, adequate growth and intellectual level. When a student lacks in these areas, Autism could be the reason. Autism is a brain development disorder ge...