The Calming Story Reimagined WHEN TARYN WITNESSED THE REGULATING EFFECT “THE CALMING STORY” HAD, SHE VOLUNTEERED TO GIVE IT A REFRESH. Last year, during the pandemic, one bright spot for students at PEP Prentiss Autism Center was the Superhero Project. This organization interviews young people with serious illnesses and special needs about their superhero alter
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Numbers Don’t Lie: Racism in the Educational System RACISM IN THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IS A FACT. By Habeebah R. Grimes, CEO; Marilyn Mauck, chief instruction and achievement officer; and Michelle Breen, chief clinical officer Numbers don’t lie. Black students are two times more likely to be suspended without access
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An NMT Transformation: From Chaos and Upheaval to Hugs and Smiles “ARE YOU SURE YOU’RE GOING TO BE ABLE TO HANDLE HIM?” HIS FOSTER MOM ASKED ME. “HE CAN BE A LOT.” Contributed by Alex Baker, Clinical Supervisor, PEP Willow Creek Intake “Are you sure you’re going to be able to handle him?” his foster
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The Opportunity to Play: Step One on the “Competence Makes a Difference” Journey FOR MANY OF THEM, MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES HAVE MADE PARTICIPATION IN A TYPICAL SCHOOL SETTING UNREALISTIC. Contributed by David Weiss, occupational therapist, PEP Prentiss “Mr. Weiss, I am SO PROUD OF MYSELF!” DeShawn* exclaimed to me out of
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