A Cheerleader With Down Syndrome Was Bullied During A Game. The Athletes Then Did Something Amazing. The Huffington Post  |  By Dominique Mosbergen Desiree Andrews is a cheerleader at Lincoln Middle School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She’s in eighth grade and has Down syndrome. Last year, Andrews was reportedly bullied by some kids in the stands during a […]

If you were on any type of Social Media last night, you know about THE DRESS!! Is it white and gold or blue and black?? Does it even matter? No, not really. But, we can learn something about our children with special needs from it. Here’s a great little article I found online today that […]

New York Fashion Week’s First-Ever Model With Down Syndrome Owned the Runway Laura Stampler @LauraStampler  TIME Feb. 12, 2015 Brian Ach—2015 Getty ImagesA model walks the runway during the Role Models Not Runway Models Jamie Brewer also stars in FX’s American Horror Story New York Fashion Week is all about aspiration. Onlookers imagine themselves as stick-thin runway […]

Here at Hope Learning Academy we know that our students can accomplish anything they set their minds to.  I would like to share an article I came across recently that proves just because you are born with a disability doesn’t mean you’re handicapped!!  I hope you enjoy the read. Down Syndrome No Barrier To College […]

Welcome back!!  It’s been a short week, lots of snow and crazy weather but we’re happy to be here, enjoying our time and each other at HOPE. This Blog is taken from the autismspeaks.org website.  It is a beautiful look into the life of Scott Lentine, a 26 year old with autism. BlogA Man with […]

9 Things Parents Can Do to Help Their Child Succeed in School Build relationships with your child’s teachers. Find out what each teacher expects of your child and how you can help him or her prepare to meet those expectations. Our phone: 419-297-6313 or contact teachers thru http://hopelearningacademy.org/our-staff/ Read. Reading is the foundation for all […]

As a parent of any child, especially a child with special needs, we know that setting limits are one of the most powerful tools that we have to promote positive behavior change in our children.  Knowing that there are limits to their behavior helps children feel safe.  It also helps them learn to make appropriate […]

Special-ed Success is in the News Everywhere!! This week I’d like to share a story published in the New York Post.  This story is just another example of the success that charter schools are able to achieve for students with special needs.  Here at HOPE we strive to provide the highest level of education for […]

In a recent interview with Brian Williams, Jerry Seinfeld said “I think I’m on the [Autism] Spectrum”. “I think–and on a very drawn out scale–I think I’m on the spectrum,” Seinfeld told NBC Nightly News’ Brian Williams. “You’re never paying attention to the right things. Basic social engagement is really a struggle. I’m very literal. […]

With Halloween upon us, please keep in mind, a lot of little people will be visiting your home. Be accepting! The child who is grabbing more than one piece of candy may have poor fine motor skills. The child who takes forever to pick out one piece of candy may have motor planning issues. The […]