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Autism Acceptance, Symbols & Language
About the Author Ali Ford serves as Vice President at the SCSNC. She taught Special Education and navigated early intervention for both...

Ali Ford
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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What is Local Advocacy?
At the Sumner County Special Needs Collaborative, our vision is to improve the livability of Sumner County for individuals with special...

SCSNC
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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Parkbench Interview with Renee Tuninetti
Our very own founder and president Lorraine Looney sat down with Renee Tuninetti from Parkbench to answer some questions about what is...

SCSNC
Mar 31, 20231 min read
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SCSNC Presents Gift Baskets to Local Educators
Sumner County Schools awarded their yearly Educator of the Year awards, and three of the honored educators work with our students in...

SCSNC
Mar 20, 20231 min read
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Local Spring Events
March 4th Summer Expo- summer opportunities for the autism and disability communities. Location is On The Avenue in Nashville. See...

SCSNC
Feb 25, 20232 min read
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Local Christmas Events
December 3rd- Special Needs Sports Foundation's Winter Wonderland Dance Party 6:00-8:30pm Location: Northfield Church Register on...

SCSNC
Nov 29, 20221 min read
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Interview with Kavita Jain, Owner of We Rock the Spectrum
Can you tell me a little about We Rock the Spectrum? We Rock the Spectrum is a sensory-based gym for kids of all abilities to come...

SCSNC
Oct 21, 20221 min read
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Local Fall/Halloween Events
Saturday 10/22/22 starting at 11:30am Touch-A-Truck at Gallatin Miracle Park Kids will get to meet first responders, get treats, and wear...

SCSNC
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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School Board Candidate Interviews About Special Education
District 1- Tammy Hayes, Incumbent No response District 3- Allen Lancaster 1. What do you see as one of the county’s main challenges...

SCSNC
Jul 19, 202214 min read
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School Board Candidate Interview- Part IV
Andy Lacy, Candidate for District 11 1. What do you see as one of the county’s main challenges regarding special education and what ideas...

SCSNC
May 1, 20222 min read
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School Board Candidate Interview- Part III
Steven King- District 5 1. What do you see as one of the county’s main challenges regarding special education and what ideas do you...

SCSNC
Apr 24, 20224 min read
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School Board Candidate Interview Part II
Roxie E. Kelsey, District 9 1. What do you see as one of the County's main challenges regarding special education and what ideas do you...

SCSNC
Apr 23, 20222 min read
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School Board Candidate Interviews- Part I
All 13 school board candidates were contacted to answer questions specifically about special education. Although eleven promised to do...

SCSNC
Apr 19, 20229 min read
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Down Syndrome and Vision Issues
If you have a child with Down Syndrome, you may know that 50% of individuals with Down Syndrome have an eye disease. Down Syndrome...

SCSNC
Mar 21, 20221 min read
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FAQ's with a Neuropsychologist
Questions and Answers with Michelle Weinstein, PsyD. Q. How does a Neuropsychologist differ from a Psychologist or a Neurologist? A....

SCSNC
Dec 13, 20202 min read
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FAQ's with an Occupational Therapist
I spoke with Occupational Therapist Irna Beckham, who has been working in OT for 27 years, about the basics of OT. Here are some...

SCSNC
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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