A Note to our Parents and Families:

The New Year can be a time for new beginnings.  A good New Year’s resolution could be to remember that your child with differences needs to experience the world just like other children.  Parks, zoos, shopping centers, and even the supermarket can be a learning experience.  Remember to use every opportunity to teach!!  And there are opportunities all day!

Label things as you walk around the house, do housework, and when you drive.  When your child is ready to start using verbs, you should start using and asking for the verbs from your child!  Also, start chaining your words together as your child progresses.  Talk to your teachers and leads about ideas for reinforcing and generalizing what they are working on currently with your child.

Teachers have great ideas and suggestions – use them.  Sit in on their sessions so you can be knowledgeable about what they are working on.  Remember, you are the first teacher for your child, and you are also the most rewarding and reinforcing person in your child’s life!

Please also remember to ask your therapists about upcoming ACE and county trainings you can attend and/or check our website.  We list our trainings and other trainings available both in the City and Nassau.

Sincerely,

Sue Lerner
Accelerated Childhood Education

Autism Speaks Walk at Jones Beach, October 4th, 2009

ACE Annual Rules & Regulations Meeting

The Accelerated Childhood Education Annual Rules & Regulations Meeting was held at The Village Club of Sands Point on October 28th. ACE Independent Contractors filled the room ready to participate in discussions about City and State initiatives. We discussed ACE’s own internal procedures, as well. The meeting was a resounding success!