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Student Spotlight: How Kylen Is Learning to Communicate and So Much More
After difficult years at other schools followed by two years of homeschooling, Kylen is happy at Connections where his communications...
Amy Thompson
Apr 18, 20233 min read


Student Spotlight: Luna -- From Isolation and Disinterest to Hugs and Smiles
“Connections has made an insanely huge difference for Luna,” says her mom Donna Fletcher. “We’ve seen an amazing amount of progress in...
Amy Thompson
Mar 29, 20234 min read


How Does Music Impact the Brain?
“Music stimulates so many parts of the brain at the same time in a way that other things can’t imitate,” says Lisa Leonard, an...
Amy Thompson
Feb 22, 20234 min read


Connections Partners With the Special Olympics -- Here’s What That Means for Our Students
Sports deliver a lot of benefits for children -- from motor skill development and coordination to fitness and cognitive skills. Sports...
Amy Thompson
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Student Spotlight: Kaitlyn Achieves One Milestone After Another at Connections
Kaitlyn Morales developed on schedule until 16 months of age when she regressed significantly and was diagnosed with autism. She also...
Amy Thompson
Dec 15, 20225 min read


Gratitude Makes Life Better
In this season of thanksgiving, our leadership team shares what they're most thankful for. Debra Johnson Executive Director & Principal...
Amy Thompson
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Student Spotlight: Noah -- A 180-Degree Change Reconnects a Family and Their Son
Noah was born in New York and met many of his development milestones early on. His family was excited to welcome a warm, cheerful baby...
Amy Thompson
Nov 17, 20223 min read


Student Spotlight: Chris -- From the ER to Successful Student
Chris Pope was diagnosed with autism as a child and needed a school where teachers understood how to help him with communications, social...
Amy Thompson
Oct 24, 20223 min read


What Happens When You Adopt a Class?
We're on a mission to break the cycle of teacher-funded classrooms by inviting people to Adopt a Class with needs ranging from $25 to...
Amy Thompson
Sep 14, 20222 min read


Meet Debra Johnson, Our Executive Director
Watching an art teacher at the age of 10 drew the path for Debra (“Debi”) Johnson’s career. At that moment, she knew she wanted to teach,...
Amy Thompson
Sep 14, 20223 min read


How We Teach Reading to Visual Learners
Reading and comprehension of written material can pose unique challenges to students with autism. At Connections, we help students master...
Amy Thompson
Sep 14, 20223 min read


Connections starts Parent Swim Training Program
We have extended our Health & Wellness Program to Connections' families. We invited the families to Lake Lytle to teach them the best...
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May 21, 20221 min read
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