Video blogs- when lawsuits are a last resort- Moms of kids with autism

Moms...

Getting services for children with autism is still a problem for too many moms. Had a nice lunchtime visit with one Mom, where the topic came up, as seen in the video segment below. It should not come to having to sue a school district to get services but that is the case for some mothers. Hopefully there are better avenues to resolve problems before they get that far. One thing struck me in making this video. Tyler Cowen's book on "the autistic economy" asserts that the digital era has opened up bold new opportunities for persons with autism. But what if kids or adults with autism do not have much interest in computers or digital technology?

On another note, this mom did negotiate a super discount on a Walmart display video camera - 20% and no more the manager said firmly. But she kept smiling and asking and he caved for over 30%. I got a snippet of the moment on film. She was impressive!

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AKA dances Part 2 - All Kids Are First Old Schoolhouse remodeling - the Nola Kids

AKA dances Part 2 - All Kids Are First Old Schoolhouse remodeling - the Nola Kids

A little dancing - Part 1 at Old Schoolhouse remodeling

A little dancing by AKA workers - Part 1 at Old Schoolhouse remodeling

Inside painting, remodeling and fixup of All Kids Are First Old Schoolhouse

Inside painting and remodeling of Old Schoolhouse

 

Old Schoolhouse remodeling - group unity photo

Video of Group photo at Old Schoolhouse remodeling

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To limbo, but not to limbo - limbo in the Nola

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To limbo, but not to limbo – limbo in the Nola
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Rev Giddens Part 2- MLK tribute at old schoolhouse

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Rev Giddens Part 2- MLK tribute at old schoolhouse
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Rev Frank Giddens Part 1 on the old Espanola schoolhouse restoration

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Rev Frank Giddens Part 1 on the old Espanola schoolhouse restoration
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Street cleanup - Espanola Florida- All Kids Are First- at AKA Day of Service

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Street cleanup – Espanola Florida- All Kids Are First- at AKA Day of Service
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Gardening and beautification of the Old Espanola Schoolhouse.. organics, cow manure and all..

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Gardening and beautification of the Old Espanola Schoolhouse.. organics, cow manure and all..
http://autinomics.com/blog/gardening-and-beautification-of-the-old-espanola-schoolhouse-organics-cow-manure-and-all/

Apply yourself - PART 2 interview with Sue Fray, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Flagler County

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Apply yourself – PART 2 interview with Sue Fray, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Flagler County
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Time, Talent and Treasure - PART 1 interview with Sue Fray- President, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Flagler County

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Time, Talent and Treasure – PART 1 interview with Sue Fray- President, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Flagler County

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Rap studio clip- feat. Frankie, J-Blaze and Maculus

Nuke tha Nola hip hop demo- Frankie G, J-Blaze, Maculus. Rather than write an essay, they opted to write songs. Click for video below.

Presidential inauguration in action - a civics lesson

 

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A civics lesson
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Girl power- Cultural production and collaboration in writing

The assignment was for "Kiki" to write a 12 line poem.. She made a good structure then spontaneously consulted with other students to improve her product technically and stylistically. 

Lines were trimmed, words substituted or changed and pacing adjusted- leading to a tighter result. This is an example of "cultural production." There is a lot of scope for this in communities to engage youth in positive activities rather than relying on a bureaucracy someplace to do it.




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Fart clears classroom.. lol...

Don't ask me who started these fumes, but they broke up the tutoring pretty quick!

Eminem of the Nola busts out one last rhyme

Alias "Paul Wall" rapping in Espanola. Never found out his real name. Use of video and spoken word lyrics seems to engage youth more with certain text, compared to piling on worksheets.  He was respected for his skillz, and the youth of Espanola express regret at his passing. This last custom rhyme which he delivered uses an instrumental beat to Snoop Dogg's classic "Vato" of the 1990s..

Espanola hip hop compilation - building motivation, community pride, a sense of belonging

Espanola hip hop - quick compilation featuring:
Frankie,
J-Blaze,
Banatt-Boi,
Lil Sean,
Paul Wall,
So So Street-Aaron,
Young Kodak
Lil Sammy,
Tray-Con
Maculus
 
Um, an instrumental beat is laid on top of certain rhymes.. but the object is the same- build community pride and a sense of belonging.

2013 Martin Luther King Day- Day of Service! Sponsored by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Espanola King Day Community Cleanup!

Sponsored by the  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Chi Delta Omega Chapter

 and the All Kids Are First Old Schoolhouse

Come join us for a fun day of community service.

Monday, January 21, 2013 – 9:00 a.m.

at the Old Schoolhouse/St Paul’s Youth Center
108 Knox Jones Road, Espanola, Florida 32110

ACTIVITIES

 Old Schoolhouse remodel/fix up
Community trash cleanup
Community garden planting
Local musical/poetry talent

Delicious food!

Come prepared to work, participate and have fun!

Contact:
Reggie Williams Or Mark Noel 

386-569-8487 or 503-5254

“I just want to live a committed life..”

--M.L. King, 1968

Later for 2013:

Using Whiz Khalifah's beat to write and sing a custom song - writing prompt exercise

Rather than a boilerplate writing prompt, the assignment was to write a (clean) custom poem, set to an instrumental.. Malik has a good deal of talent.. he wrote this in 30 minutes..

Reading engagement using hip hop lyrics

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Enhancing reading engagement using hip hop lyrics – Eminem 1

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Promoting reading engagement - Lil Wayne's "Mirror" 1

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Promoting reading engagement – Lil Wayne’s "Mirror" 1

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