by Mary E. Ulrich | Nov 3, 2024
This article is dedicated to Dr. Lou Brown, from the University of Wisconsin–Madison who died in 2021. He taught us about “ecological inventories,” “Life space inventories,” “developmental twins,” “Pre- means...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Nov 1, 2024
Here is one of our most popular posts. Relax and make an individualized ENJOYMENT program for your best holiday ever. Mary Mom’s I.E.P. for the Holidays: Individualized Enjoyment Program Want to enjoy the holidays? Of Course. Easy as I.E.P. Don’t laugh....
by Mary E. Ulrich | Oct 15, 2024
Are they adorable, or what? Aaron and Tommy always loved Halloween. Me too. The holiday is such a great way to build an inclusive community. There were some segregated, handicap-only Halloween parties for just kids with autism and developmental disabilities, but I...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Oct 1, 2024
Smokey the Bear and Aaron In 2018 Smokey the Bear celebrated his 65th birthday. Last weekend, as our family was trying to keep our house available to prospective buyers, we took a road trip to Clifty Falls State Park in Indiana. (click here for a related post) Between...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Sep 1, 2024
In the last post, What would you do? | In The Case of the Lourdes holy water, I asked for your advice. Here are my next questions: photo credit: dcosand What do you do when you go to pick up your child from their home with residencial services and find problems with...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Aug 15, 2024
photo credit: 2KoP One sunny day, I stopped at a tiny produce stand at the edge of a cornfield (Ohio). It sold an unusual assortment of fruits, vegetables, bakery goods, and crafts… Grandpa Farmer said the corn was picked this morning from his field but the...
