School Happenings
NEWS & INSIGHTS
INSIGHTS: Autism Empowerment Prioritizes Connection & Community, Not Controversy
NEWS: League School for Autism Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Neurodivergent Students
INSIGHTS: Rethinking Inclusion – Why Access Isn’t Enough
League School for Autism
Founded in 1966, the League School for Autism has been empowering children and young adults with Autism for more than 50 years.
LEAGUE SCHOOL PROM
Friday's League School Prom was truly a magically night! The students, parents, and families were on the dance floor all night long. Volunteer staff made sure to keep the laughter and fun flowing throughout the event. Thank you the time, energy, and dedication you have given over the past several months and last night to make this year's prom such a special event. Thank you to the Prom Committee for volunteering your time, stepping up when needed, solving problems, and helping create a memorable evening for our students. - Dr. Maria Laham, Director of Clinical & Quality Assurance
BLUE HILLS OBSERVATORY
League School Teacher, Hannah Goldman, took her students on an out of this world field trip to the Blue Hills Observatory last week. Students were able to get a behind the scenes look at how it operations, plus a bird’s eye view from the observation tower. Founded in 1885, it's a National Historic Landmark and the oldest continuously operating weather observatory in the U.S.
Thank you to Blue Hills Observatory for being a gracious host to our students. #bluehillsobservatory
CONGRATS TO CONNOR
Last week, League School said farewell to a graduate who has been included in many of our social media posts and promotional materials. Connor’s “try everything” attitude had him participating in nearly every activity we had to offer. From the Food Pantry and Horticultural programs to Halloween and Prom, Connor was part of all of it. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Congratulations and best of luck, Connor. We hope you’ll continue to be involved in League School’s Alumni Program.
FORE AUTISM GOLF CLASSIC
Monday’s League School FORE Autism Golf Classic was a great success with great weather. This year’s tournament started with a bang and included 112 golfers. Many thanks to our Golf Committee Members, Franklin Country Club, and our top sponsors, Shawmut Design and Construction and Cox Engineering, for another great tournament! This year’s FORE Autism Golf Classic Silver Cup for Best Team Score will be displayed in the winning team’s office until next year’s tournament. Congrats to all of the contest and raffle prize winners!
NEURODIVERGENT TEACHERS IN EDUCATION
This Psychology Today article from last year provides an interesting take on systemic school neuroinclusion to support neurodivergent educators. Read the full article to learn how it hopes to build a culture of inclusion in education.
The Key to Neuroinclusive Education: Neurodivergent Teachers
www.psychologytoday.com
Neurodiversity inclusion at schools is a must. But if neurodivergent teachers aren’t included and heard, how can they create supportive systems for neurodivergent students?