Weekend Review

View from hotel room in Portland

delicious Chinese food in the International District in Seattle
Weekend update:  had a great time in Portland at the ABA Autism Conference.  I always leave conferences inspired and motivated.  This year I went to 2 amazing talks that emphasized teaching independence (often over looked).  One recommendation was to have parents keep a journal of everything they do for their child for a day or two (zipping up coats, packing backpacks, helping in the shower, etc) and then start teaching to those skills.  We tend to focus on what is easy to teach- academics and not think enough about the future and adulthood of the student.  Overall, inspiring.
We also celebrated Adam's 30th birthday with a trip to Seattle and dinner with Jesse, Meg and Lily at a favorite Chinese place with hand-shaven noodles.  Delicious! 
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