By Francesca Joseph, Special Education Teacher, New Story Schools campus in Harrisburg, PA As colder temperatures increase, you and your children may face more exposure to germs. You may be wondering what you can do to prevent sickness during the cold winter months. Read more for tips on how to keep your child healthy during […]
Dr. Jill Blanchard is Senior Vice President of Operations in Ohio, where she leads New Story Schools and Applied Behavioral Services. Effective educators should be in the habit of providing constant feedback to their students. However, we often forget that they also have to teach the students how to use this feedback to gain improvement. […]
This blog was written by Erin Taylor, Clinic Manager, and Elisabeth Furlong, Registered Behavior Technician at Applied Behavioral Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. Parenting a child with autism means finding effective strategies to promote positive behavior at home. One approach that many parents find helpful is implementing a token economy. It is a reward system where […]
It can be very challenging for someone without autism to understand what it’s like to be on the spectrum. This can lead to incorrect (even if well-meaning) beliefs and stereotypes about what autism spectrum disorder (autism) truly is. These misconceptions can be stigmatizing, harmful, and even cruel to those on the spectrum. It’s important to […]
This blog was written by Caryn Shaffer, Nurse at New Story Schools in Monroeville, PA and Danielle Medeiros, Project Administrator at New Story Schools Management. Navigating the winter season can be a challenging time for children and young adults with disabilities and their families. The cold weather, seasonal changes, and the preparations for winter holidays […]
At Applied Behavioral Services, we make fostering connections and understanding among students a top priority. To implement these priorities, we initiated an “About Me” project in West Chester’s step up 2 classroom, providing students with an opportunity to share their passions and interests with their peers. The step up 2 classroom focuses on building academic […]
Dr. Jill Blanchard is Senior Vice President of Operations in Ohio, where she leads New Story Schools and Applied Behavioral Services. We have many tasks assigned to us as educators. We know it is our role to move our students academically and promote social skills to help them achieve success later in life. In addition […]
This blog was written by Erin Collins, BCaBA, LaBA, Clinic Manager at Applied Behavioral Services in Cincinnati, OH. For parents of children with special needs, preparing for the holidays requires a thoughtful and inclusive approach to ensure everyone can enjoy the festivities. Here are some tips to help you create an inclusive and enjoyable holiday […]
In the month of November, Applied Behavioral Services and New Story Schools of Ohio dedicated time to honor and appreciate their hardworking staff members. As part of this initiative, both staff members and the families of students were given the chance to express their gratitude and acknowledge individuals they are thankful for. We collected an […]
Authored by Jennifer Kummer, a teacher in Boonton, New Jersey. The changing of seasons can be a difficult time for many people, especially students who already struggle with their mental health. It is important to find ways to support our students during this time. Here are a few ways you can help support your student […]
