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Developmental Approaches For Young Children On The Autism Spectrum, Kimberly J. Sawtelle Mar 2005

Developmental Approaches For Young Children On The Autism Spectrum, Kimberly J. Sawtelle

Kimberly J. Sawtelle

One-day conference hosted by the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies to examine five developmental approaches to working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Methods discussed include: the Denver Model; DIR, Incidental Teaching, SCERTS, and TEACCH.

Brochure Layout and Design by Kimberly J. Sawtelle


Dance For The Ages: Inclusive Rhythmic Movement And Dance For Children And Adults, Kimberly J. Sawtelle Sep 2004

Dance For The Ages: Inclusive Rhythmic Movement And Dance For Children And Adults, Kimberly J. Sawtelle

Kimberly J. Sawtelle

Sponsored by The University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies and VSA Arts of Maine, this workshop will demystify the art of teaching any kind of dance to people with and without disabilities. AXIS teaching artists will share philosophy, approach, and specific exercises through demonstration and dialogue. Participants will work to adapt AXIS’ concepts into their own teaching practice. This workshop was coordinated by Kimberly J. Sawtelle. Flyer Layout and Design by Kimberly J. Sawtelle.


Climbing Toward Self-Esteem: Ropes Program Provides Catalyst For Personal Growth, Kimberly J. Sawtelle Nov 1989

Climbing Toward Self-Esteem: Ropes Program Provides Catalyst For Personal Growth, Kimberly J. Sawtelle

Kimberly J. Sawtelle

Ropes program offers at-risk youth participating in Options, the SAD 46's alternative education program, an opportunity to participate in trust, self-esteem, and team-building exercises at Camp Winnebago.


Open Doors: Alternative Education, Kimberly J. Sawtelle Nov 1988

Open Doors: Alternative Education, Kimberly J. Sawtelle

Kimberly J. Sawtelle

Dexter Regional High School partners with SAD 46 Adult Education to provide the community's first alternative education program.

Although students currently enrolled in Dexter's alternative program have proven to be bright, well-spoken, and talented with average reading abilities at or above twelfth grade level, the general picture of dropouts is not so rosey. In nearly all cases students are under extreme emotional stress as they struggle against background and social perception to come into their own as individuals. Students qualifying for Alternative Ed. are considered at risk, another in a long line of labels with which each has had to …