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See It. Say It. Do It! Goes International

See It. Say It. Do It! is now on the front cover for the Award Winning Books Catalog for Columbine Communication and Publications.  Foreign publishers and agents will be reviewing it soon, to determine what countries around the world are interested in purchasing rights to translate my book into their specific language. Thus far, foreign […]

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Vision Development: 12-18 months

We continue with vision development through Edina’s eyes.  Please check out previous newsletters to read the first four parts of this story. Look out!! Ready or not, here they come!  Your baby is now quite mobile, usually transitioning from crawling to walking.  Exploration is your baby’s mission!  Your child’s vision continues to develop.  It is […]

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Effective solutions for Autism, Asperger's & more…

Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist who is internationally known for her expertise in developing the use of visual strategies to support communication for students with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and others with communication, behavior or social challenges. Linda is a powerful and entertaining presenter who inspires program participants to accomplish new goals with students. She shares […]

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Autism: The Vision Link

April is Autism awareness month.  Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction, social communication and varying cognitive, sensory and motor difficulties.  Research is showing many sensory/motor signs and symptoms with individuals on the ASD. “The number of people being diagnosed with autism is way up, across the […]

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Optometric Vision Therapy: Answering Those Questions

Many, many thanks to Dr. Dom Maino for his blog post.  He has started with Dr. Len Press’ article and then expanded on additional literature. The info below is from Dr. Maino.  My friend and colleague, Dr. Len Press wrote an article some time ago where he discussed the interplay between optometry and ophthalmology when it comes […]

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Releasing the Inner Magician (RIM)

Do you struggle with feelings of stress, worry, anger, doubt, shame and envy? Can you imagine a powerful way to release these feeling and feel empowered, creative and inspired to take action? Here is your chance to take “A Powerful Way to Jump-start Your Life & Take a Quantum Leap Forward!”  Join Dr. Deb Sandella, […]

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Is There a Book In You…Wanting to Come Out?

Author U Extravaganza set for May 3-5 2012!! Ever have a book inside of you? Want to get it out? Just don’t know how to do it? Here’s your chance to learn from the experts!  Dr. Judith Briles, creator of Author U, and my personal book shepherd for my book, See It. Say It. Do It! […]

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Baseball Season Is Upon Us!

The crack of the bat, the smell of the fresh cut grass, the taste of beer and hot dogs…where are you at? That’s right, spring training!  We start early, training our baseball fans to wear sun protective glasses, sharpening their curve ball and making baseball a family event.               […]

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Meditation May Help "ADD" and "Anxiety" Issues

A new brain imaging study led by researchers at Yale University shows how people who regularly practice meditation are able to switch off areas of the brain linked to daydreaming, anxiety, schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders.  A  report of their finding is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Per the Medicalnewstoday.com […]

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Enjoy the Special Princess-age 4

Per her father, “The people who worked there said it’s the first time that someone sang a song for a princess. Good thing she dressed like Princess Belle and knew the song. I didn’t expect Rachel will sing the beauty and the beast song for Belle. For me it was totally amazing. She told me […]

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