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As we head into yet another week of Shelter in Place (in most of California, other states are on different schedules to re-open)……a few reflections. We’ve all had some “breathing room”, including Mother Earth. Animals are coming out in areas … Continued

Hi there, We are Zoo members (and have been for a long time). I know some of you are looking for ways to add to what your school district is offering (or not) as far as distance learning. The Zoo’s … Continued

We have been in “stay at home” orders for 7 weeks now and we are about done as restrictions in certain areas are being lifted, depending on the county and city guidelines. Beaches are open (yay). We have enjoyed every … Continued

So, it’s the time to start talking about the opening. San Diego County Beaches opened today (some to follow). That’s a start. We will find out Friday what comes next. In the meantime, get used to wearing the masks………these may … Continued

At the beginning of the stay at home orders some families, mine included, saw it as a time to re-group, slow down, go to the beach. Some families of children with special needs panicked and then got into a routine. … Continued

Hi there, as we navigate this un precedented time I wanted to share a few online resources for your children/teens to keep up with an academic routine. Here are a few resources https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Sgk9Pq5eCRJFvnjM9PNdei21z5-AQ6l0-bJqFE7n25o/mobilepresent?slide=id.p and https://sites.google.com/powayusd.com/pusdenrichment/home Keep Calm and Carry On, … Continued

My husband and I enjoy going to the movies. At our local Regal Theater there is an employee that gives me hope for situations such as this to not be unusual. The girl collecting tickets at the entrance to the … Continued

So, we are a month into the new year. It’s a good time to stop and think about what we had hoped to be doing (maybe a resolution, maybe just a hope for time to do something) and to reflect, … Continued

Holidays can be challenging to children, teens and adults with autism as there are many changes in routine as well as many more people to meet/see. Add travel and you have even more stressors. It doesn’t mean that you avoid … Continued

Hi, this video that showed on Upworthy.com is really what inclusion is all about. Posting for those who have asked to share…My middle son, Isaac, is severely intellectually disabled and rarely gets to participate in the same activities as his … Continued