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Get Organized in Just One Day
Lists for Life: A Step-by-Step Approach to an Organized Life Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash I think we can all admit that we need to be more organized at work and in our home life. It can seem like a daunting task, taking that first step towards organization. But it does not have to be overwhelming--not if you know the steps to organization. Photo by STIL on Unsplash If you can dedicate just one day to working on these steps you will be well on your way to an organized
Mary McDonald
Apr 286 min read


Gifted on the Autism Spectrum: Seeing the Whole Child
When Giftedness and Autism Overlap Many people assume giftedness and autism exist at opposite ends of a spectrum, but the truth is that they can—and often do—coexist within the same child. Children who are both gifted and on the autism spectrum are sometimes called twice-exceptional , or 2e . These students may show extraordinary ability in one area like math, memory, or music, while simultaneously facing challenges with social skills, communication, and/or flexibility. Sign
Mary McDonald
Dec 1, 20256 min read


AI and Special Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Practical Tools
The future is here...... Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just powering self-driving cars or generating art — it’s also making its way...
Mary McDonald
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Behavior Analysis and Caring: Yes of course it's important, it's Everything!
I have been hearing so much about compassionate care lately. It seems to be a “new” trend in the field. I see presentations and keynotes about it. Everyone is talking about it, posting about it. And yet as a Behavior Analyst working with individuals with autism for almost 35 years, I find myself confused by it. Why? Because I came to the field because I love working in the field and I often can be heard saying “I like people with autism better than people who do not hav
Mary McDonald
Mar 1, 20256 min read
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