Transitioning your child from middle school to high school

As parents, we watch our children go through many transitions. In the early years it’s starting to talk, or going […]

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How to Prepare for an IEP Meeting: Tips for Parents

IEP meetings….some parents love them, some parents dread them.  But after 10 years of participating in these meetings, the most […]

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I challenge you to do something new. It could be anything you want.

Have you ever done anything for the first time and felt proud? I have and I felt like a super […]

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A Parent’s Guide to the First Day of School

We all know that the beginning of a new school year gives some kids the jitters, but many parents admit […]

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Introducing our new program: Gap Groups

This year The Shafer Center is proud to announce the introduction of a new program to be offered to our […]

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Making Play a Priority

Making Play a Priority One of the best aspects of my job as a speech-language pathologist is that I get […]

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Entering Adulthood with a Sibling with Autism

Growing up with a twin sister with Autism has been both a blessing and a challenge. Not many people can […]

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Generalizing Skills at Home and in the Community

You’ve just received an update that your child is excelling in many of their programs at school, some of which […]

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Snow Days at The Shafer Center

When schools are closed for snow days, most school staff has the day off to sit around in their pajamas […]

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Dealing with the snow – The Blizzard of 2016

Today is Monday, January 25, 2016. As all of you know, since we are all still here, we survived the […]

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