Bright Idea: Stay in the Moment

Bright Ideas: Tips for Positive Thinking and Personal Growth It is way too easy to become immersed in the day to day chaos around us, especially now.  In fact, in recent weeks I’ve allowed myself to get quite lost in it.  Lost in the unknowns of today’s world, asking endless “what if” questions there are simply (still) no answers to and, worst of all, assuming the worst is going to happen.  As I reflect on […]

Summer Fun at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Get the family out to enjoy the beautiful gardens at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens this Summer. Tuesdays – 10:30 am – NoonGarden PlaytimeIntroduce your little one to the joy of nature! Hands-on learning and sensory stations will stimulate your child’s interest in the natural world. Wednesdays – 10:30 am – 11:00 amStorybook TimeListen to stories about bees, butterflies, frogs and flowers. Meet in Children’s Garden Amphitheater for this free-with-Garden-admission favorite. Thursdays – 10:30 am – […]

40 Days Campaign

Join The Adaptive Learning Center in our 40 Days Campaign to not only raise $40,000 for scholarships, but to also raise awareness for partnerships, community impact and successes because of inclusion. Together, we can continue to support education and youth by offering children with special needs the opportunity to participate in life-changing Inclusion programs.   Check back for information added during the 40 Days Campaign.

A Week is Not Long Enough to Show Our Appreciation

As we head into Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7th – 12th) and National Appreciation Day (May 9th), The Adaptive Learning Center would like to take the chance to thank each and every one of our Inclusion Specialists.  Our preschool inclusion program would not be possible without these individuals working together to help all of the children in our program. Please take a moment this week to personal thank our staff, the teachers in our preschool […]

Did You Know March 25th is National Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Day?

March 25, 2017 is National Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Day and ALC is doing our part to spread the word! FACT: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood according to the CDC. (Link – http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/data.html) According to the United Cerebral Palsy, Cerebral palsy is a broad diagnostic term used to describe a problem with movement and posture, due to damage or abnormalities in the brain that makes certain activities difficult. It […]

Today is World Down Syndrome Day

The Adaptive Learning Center is joining together with Down Syndrome International, as well as other organizations worldwide, to raise awareness for Down Syndrome and the importance of inclusive environments. ALC believes inclusion for all children with special needs not only benefits the child, but the entire community. When children with Down syndrome and other disabilities are given opportunities to participate, all children benefit from this shared environment of friendship, acceptance and respect for everyone and […]