May I Have This Dance?
May Center School Prom Night
Students and parents took part in the dancing and festivities when the May Center for Child Development held the 2011 “Night of Stars” prom in Randolph, Mass.
The students enjoyed food, drink, music, and dance as they experienced this memorable rite of passage.
“This event is so special for our family,” says Kerry, whose 16-year-old daughter Hannah has attended several proms. “Hannah loves to get dressed up because she knows she looks pretty…and she loves to dance. This was a chance for her to shine.” Read more.
National Autism Center Publishes Autism Manual for Parents
The National Autism Center, our Center for the Promotion of Evidence-based Practice, has released its newest manual, “A Parent’s Guide to Evidence-Based Practice and Autism.”
Finding information about autism is easy. It's much more difficult to find trusted information that has withstood the rigors of science, is comprehensive in scope, and easy to read. Co-authored by professionals and parents, this 134-page manual focuses on helping families as they make decisions about how to best help children with ASD reach their full potential.
Topics include a review of the autism spectrum, symptoms, co-occurring conditions, role of family preferences and values in the decision-making process, and factors to consider when choosing a team of professionals. The manual also identifies and describes effective treatments. Learn more
The newest @May newsletter is available to read and download
Upcoming Event: Introduction to School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Techniques of applied behavior analysis found to be effective (masslive.com)
Topic Center: Why are New Year’s resolutions so difficult to keep?
May I Ask: When hoarding is hazardous (Wicked Local Medfield)
New program helps students model positive peer actions (MetroWest Daily News)
In memory of Dr. Allen Crocker
