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Comment on Stacks O’ Waxx by Carolina Mariach

Carolina Mariach — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:38:15 +0000

Wow!, First sorry for my english. Just I want to post, I knowed Mike’s a few years ago, I was Bowen’s housekeeper and I’m pretty shure how he loves this job. Congrats Mike, so proud of you, you are great, GO AHEAD!!!!

Comment on Emma Shannon’s Sapphire Sundance by Polly

Polly — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:45:38 +0000

Dan, although of a totally different Staples HS era, I too work on this account at TracyLocke and can vouch for Emma’s great work!

Sundance is still special and Robert Redford is working hard to keep the focus on film and not celebrities. Our event was very ‘un-corporate’ and featured and art gallery of past festival films which was a big hit with festival goers.

Other Staples alumni seen and heard from at Sundance include Doug Tirola who stopped by our event and, of course, Sarah Koskoff, for her film, which sadly, I did not see while I was at Sundance.

Comment on 90 Years Young by Michele Macauda

Michele Macauda — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:23:26 +0000

Janice is my aunt and has been a role model for all of our family. She has taught us to work hard, to do our very best, and to treat others with dignity and respect. She always has time for her family and enjoys most when we are all together. She has balanced work, family and service to the community with grace and ease. Happy Birthday, Aunt Jenny and congratulations on the recogniton; it’s well deserved! We love you.

Comment on 90 Years Young by maryanne freeman

maryanne freeman — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:56:04 +0000

My mother and father have been my inspiration to do the best that I can and work hard at what I do. Happy Birthday

Comment on 90 Years Young by Adrianna

Adrianna — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:32:23 +0000

Janice Macauda is my grandmother. She is a very loving and hard working woman. As long as I can remember she has never let anything get in her way. She has made me a better person and more appreciative of the job I go to everyday. Many thanks to my nana!

Comment on With Apologies To David Letterman… by Family Y

Family Y — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:59:00 +0000

Thanks, Dan, for sharing this with your readers, and a healthy and happy new year to you.
Allow me to share the link to the Top 10 list so readers can see them all: http://blog.ctnews.com/westporty/2011/12/29/the-10-best-family-y-stories-of-2011/
Scott Smith
Family Y

Comment on Martha Stewart Meets Wakeman Town Farm by Christy Colasurdo

Christy Colasurdo — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:36:33 +0000

Here’s an easier way to register: simply leave your name at info@wakemantownfarm.org

Comment on Heed The Helmet Law by Fran Mayko

Fran Mayko — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:17:45 +0000

I hope that picture of the kid is a joke. He has his helmet on backwards; looks like the shirt is on backwards too.

Comment on Mary Brewster’s American Flora by Bob

Bob — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:16:36 +0000

American owned, American sourced and American made. Sounds like a winning combination to me. Nothing but the best of luck to Mary.

Comment on Those Walls CAN Talk by Ed Stalling

Ed Stalling — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:23:30 +0000

That’s indeed somthing I relish about Westport, and New England in general: the stone walls. Very unique. They hint at thousands of stories, and say everything about the history of the area. I always think about who stacked each stone, and what those times were like. Out here in the rest of the country, there is nothing like them. Don’t take them for granted!

Comment on Honoring The Schokes by Jim Schoke

Jim Schoke — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:05:58 +0000

A friend tuned us into your flattering blog, for which we thank you. If all goes as planned, we’ll be spending some time in CT starting in July and certainly look forward to seeing your Mom……hopefully, you as well……Regards……Jim

Comment on Target Targets Triathlon by mercedes benz long island

mercedes benz long island — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:38:31 +0000

There’s a half-mile swim in the Sound; a 13-mile bike race along the water, and a 3.1-mile run at Sherwood Island

Comment on Funny Stories From A Jewish Weatherman by dudi drum

dudi drum — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:35:30 +0000

i will be happy to be there…

Comment on I Have A Quick Question… by Dan

Dan — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:58:26 +0000

You forgot “basements.”

Comment on I Have A Quick Question… by Karl Decker

Karl Decker — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:36:01 +0000

Dan, you know. All that snow will be recycled into the storm drains, creeks, rivers, lakes and then to the oceans, and will evaporate and come back down next year as snow! Mother Nature was a leader in 100%recycling…Pity we don’t follow her lead…

Comment on All About Inclusion by S. Donoghue

S. Donoghue — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:45:50 +0000

I have been volunteering at Inclusion Teaming for about 4 months now and will be here for at least the rest of the school year. This is such a unique and exciting program that will help not only the children with skill differences but also those with typical skills. It has been wonderful to work for Ms. Catherine Hogan who is truly a pioneer in this field.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Former Child

Former Child — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:40:35 +0000

This is just the type of program that would have benefited me and many of the kids I grew up with. The only draw back to this program is that it wasn’t around when I was in school. Finding ways to open the lines of communication between students that might otherwise have been isolated is innovative and imperative! Catherine Hogan is a trail-blazer and an example of the kind of educators our schools desperately need. Inclusion Teaming is a ground-breaking program.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Jerry Grant, EdD

Jerry Grant, EdD — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 15:50:17 +0000

A major component of the Inclusion Teaming Program is having students work with other students using their trained/developed skills in communication. Peer interaction is a primary component in learning communication, from childhood to adulthood and is an ongoing process. Significant positive communication skills are learned and practiced by the participants in the Inclusion Teaming Program, which have long term effects for their education, social interaction and future work situations.

It has been acknowledged by many professionals that the majority of communication is non-verbal between and among people. Recognizing this subtle and not so subtle means of communication, gaining understanding of how we communicate non-verbally, learning how to respond to this type of communication and gaining knowledge of own own non-verbal communication can and usually does improve the effectiveness of our own communication. The Inclusion Teaming Program assists in this total process of communication.

Bully is a form of communication, while irresponsible, it does convey information to another person. How the victim(s) of bullying and the bystanders communicate to the person who bullies is a skill that requires learning and practice. Learning how to use verbal communication as opposed to physical or emotional violence requires understanding, patience, verbal skills and positive rewards from a person’s environment. Verbal communication is essential in problem solving, whether with difficulties between people or resolving the complexities of a task with a group of others.

The Inclusion Teaming Program helps to facilitate the acquisition of the skills and processes needed for effective communication.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Brian M.

Brian M. — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 02:33:16 +0000

Inclusion teaming is all about building bridges between typical students and those students with skill difference in a safe environment. It is the year 2010 and students with skill difference are an integral part of the fabric of classrooms all over the United States. However, just because these students are attending classes with typical students does not mean that either side has a great deal of interaction with one another.

Inclusion teaming is the key that unlocks the door. Typical peers can learn from peers with skill difference and vice versa. Opening up the lines of communication is the only way that progress is ever really made.

Comment on All About Inclusion by J. Garcia

J. Garcia — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:38:16 +0000

As a student from Fairfield Prep, I will be volunteering at Inclusion Teaming for the remainder of the school year. This organization is very interesting, the people are great, all in all a wonderful place to do volunteer work, and learn from students with skill differences.

Comment on All About Inclusion by K. Finch

K. Finch — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:41:25 +0000

Our daughter (Diagnosed with Autism) and many of her friends just performed in the Nutcracker this past weekend with the New England Ballet. She practiced and trained with the ballet dancers for many months, dress rehearsals, the whole nine yards. I can’t really say who benefited more from this diverse performance, the members of the New England Ballet, my daughter and her peers, of the audience. Everyone was moved to a standing ovation. Opportunities like this and those embraced by Inclusion Teaming will continue to bring the typical and special needs communities togethor and bridge the gap of understanding.

Comment on Run After Christmas by Catherine Nooney

Catherine Nooney — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 01:26:35 +0000

Finally this ever growing and hurtful issue is being addressed. Little steps lead to greater understanding.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Jerry Grant, EdD

Jerry Grant, EdD — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:34:51 +0000

A major component of the Inclusion Teaming Program is having students work with other students using trained/developed skills in communication. Peer interaction is a primary component in learning communication, whether one is a child, adolescent, teen, young adult or adult, and is an ongoing process. Significant positive communication skills are learned and practiced by the participants in the Inclusion Teaming Program, which have long term effects in their education, social interaction and future work situations.

It has been acknowledged by many professionals that the majority of communication is non-verbal between and among people. Recognizing this subtle and not so subtle means of communication, gaining understanding of how we communicate non-verbally, learning how to respond to this type of communication and gaining knowledge of our own non-verbal communication can and usually does improve the effectiveness of our own verbal communication. The Inclusion Teaming Program assists in this total process of communication.

Bullying is a form of communication, while irresponsible, does convey information to another person. How the victim(s) of bullying and the bystanders communicate to the person who bullies or to adult advocates is a skill that requires learning and practice.
:earning how to use verbal communication as opposed to physical or emotional violence
requires understanding, patience, verbal skills and positive rewards from a person’s environment. Verbal communication is essential in problem solving, whether with difficulties between/among people or resolving the complexities of a task with a group of others.

The Inclusion Teaming Program helps to facilitate the acquisition of the skills and processes needed for effective communication.

Comment on All About Inclusion by cheryl

cheryl — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:22:00 +0000

Inclusion is an amazing program that hopefully one day will be in place in schools throughout the country. It will help so many people.Not just the students.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Teacher and Parent

Teacher and Parent — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:50:30 +0000

Problems with social relatedness is one of the main clinical markers defining those throughout the autism spectrum. Social relatedness encompasses simple awkwardness, inappropriate comments, to complete inability to use language for effective communications.

It is wonderful there is a local agency helping to facilitate social skill development. Perhaps even more important it that this program helps the neural-typical student interact with to thereby understand and accept others with such deficits and difficulties.

The Inclusion Teaming program uses a remarkable concept that truly provides a win-win situation for all.

Comment on All About Inclusion by A Dad

A Dad — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:27:45 +0000

Helping children without special needs and those with special needs understand each other and get along as one. What a strangely novel concept.

This really needs to take place in public school as a primary focus of this program. The current practices of public school segregation needs to end.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Mary Ann Hogan ICT NYC

Mary Ann Hogan ICT NYC — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:25:26 +0000

It warms my soul to discover a support that encourages and builds communication between differently abled members of our communities. We all live and work with each other. May the connections and learning begin.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Thomas McGovern

Thomas McGovern — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:18:43 +0000

The Inclusion teaming program encourages students to increase self awareness and other awareness. Though a facilitated exchange of actionable information, each student’s unique sensory perceptual system and the emotional feelings that accompany it are shared and explored in a safe group environment.
As surely as intolerance and bullying are learned, intelligent empathy can be learned and can prove an effective gateway for better communication and increased tolerance for the differences amongst the students.
Though a better understanding others, they may better understand themselves. With this understanding comes an increased awareness of personal communication options that they may consciously implement to be more effective social individuals in our very social world.
I hope this program is made more widely available to the students in our community.

Thomas McGovern Milford, CT

Comment on All About Inclusion by Eileen Dulany SM[ASCP]

Eileen Dulany SM[ASCP] — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:20:38 +0000

Inclusion is such an incredaible concept. Why has this not been developed sooner? Everyone wins from this interaction

Comment on All About Inclusion by Justin (Student Group Coordinator)

Justin (Student Group Coordinator) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:57:01 +0000

Kids are included where in other environments they’re not. We are not a mentoring program. Instead, people are treated as equals here, and it makes for a very positive atmosphere. The kids are in a comfortable environment where they interact, learn, and have fun doing it. I’m on the Autism Spectrum and am a college graduate.

Comment on Run After Christmas by Susan Wilchinsky

Susan Wilchinsky — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:42:51 +0000

Greens Farms Academy of Westport 12th grade students are looking forward to participating in the Inclusion Teaming Program. Our 12th graders have made a commitment to support people with all types of learning differences as part of their class community service program and Inclusion Teaming fits right in with their theme.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Leslie Marshall

Leslie Marshall — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:58:03 +0000

Inclusion Teaming is an innovative program that meets the needs of children with skill difference and children with skill advantage. This program is not offered anywhere else and should be promoted to families with children with special needs. It is not a social skills class! It is a unique program that helps students learn more about their unique issue and how to self advocate in the classroom and in life! This program helps the student transition from school to the workplace and have an easier time doing so. It is top notch and the community is lucky to have access to such a helpful program.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Karen Smith

Karen Smith — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:28:38 +0000

It is a long overdue program that recognizes the overwhelming importance of transition. Transition is difficult enough for mainstream youth–it can be a debilitating task for those with diverse needs and diverse methods of communicating.

Kudos to Inclusion Teaming!

Comment on All About Inclusion by Dr. Gail Kingston

Dr. Gail Kingston — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:35:08 +0000

This is a cutting edge innovative program that will impact all the participant’s lives forever. In order to prevent bullying in our school systems we need to educate the students how to communicate their differences effectively. Kudos to Catherine Hogan for developing and implementing such an important program.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Deborah Hawkins

Deborah Hawkins — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:38:20 +0000

Thank you for the blog on Inclusion Teaming. Inclusion Teaming is an innovative, private, nonprofit program. The concept belongs to Catherine Hogan. This program will bring neurotypicals and those on the autism spectrum together to learn from one another. They will learn and practice communication in a safe, structured environment. Anyone could benefit from this program as we strive to live and work together in peace and harmony. It will reduce bullying through eduation also. Inclusion Teaming accepts donations.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Fred van Paing

Fred van Paing — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:44:05 +0000

There are two things that stand out about Inclusion Teaming from my perspective.
One of the things that impresses me about this program is how typical kids can learn how to communicate and work with kids who think and communicate atypically. This will enable them to be better managers in their future work careers.
The other thing that this program addresses is a skill that schools do not address for the ability challenged kids. Specifically, teaching them the critical life skill of how to stand up for themselves and advocate for their own interests when the need arises.
The Bottom Line is that Inclusion Teaming is a WIN-WIN proposition!

Comment on All About Inclusion by Rosalind Hinman

Rosalind Hinman — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:31:35 +0000

Inclusion Teaming’s program is so timely; it can provide a real lifeline to students anxiously facing the transition from high school to life as adults in the world at large. Better yet, even younger students on the spectrum – as early as 4th grade – can enroll and have more time to absorb the lessons offered by this well-planned course. The program has enormous value – not only for students with communication skill differences, whose particular talents may be more easily recognized as a result of it – but also for the understanding gained by the neurotypical peers and potential employers they will eventually encounter in the workplace.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Katherine Gannett

Katherine Gannett — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:46:51 +0000

Catherine Hogan is such a thoughtful, concerned mental health practitioner. The previous kudos are quite deserved. The wisdom of her caring ability to pair the considered, practical aspects of a situation with the passion & creativeness she brings to all her undertakings is revealed yet again by the potential far-reaching effects of this innovative program.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Elyse Sherman

Elyse Sherman — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:07:29 +0000

Inclusion Teaming will help neurotypicals learn that individuals on the autism spectrum are more similar to them than they think and that their “wiring differences” can often be helpful in many problem-solving areas of employment. Individuals on the spectrum will get the opportunity to teach others about the ways they learn,improving their own, often tenuous self-esteem by feeling they are teaching others something of value. The more that individuals of differing abilities “team”, the greater the amount of diversity and acceptance this world will come to know. Hopefully, this will lead to greater opportunities for people on the spectrum in the work world, now an area that is sorely lacking in Connecticut. More appropriate jobs for individuals on the spectrum would mean less reliance on State and Federal funding for the support of these individuals who desire to work but are not given the opportunity.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Retired Educator

Retired Educator — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:59:31 +0000

A great, innovative program that fulfills an urgent need. There is not another program of it’s kind which makes it even more special. Director is dynamite and the kids love her. What more can I say…It’s a top-notch program.

Comment on All About Inclusion by friends

friends — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:25:50 +0000

This program will be instrumental in helping students and their families understand that the autism spectrum is a continuum that is far-reaching. It isn’t whether they have a cold or not have a cold, there are different levels of autism. By having these students help their peers, they will be helping everyone understand this disorder. Catherine Hogan has been working tirelessly for this cause and will continue to help discover new ways to reach out. Everyone will benefit from this program.

Comment on All About Inclusion by Insider Lens

Insider Lens — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:57:39 +0000

This fills a real gap for students with and without communication differences.
Best idea going and I understand that financial aid is available for those who need it!

Comment on All About Inclusion by Ron Grant

Ron Grant — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:31:30 +0000

The strength of this program lies with its director, Catherine Hogan, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate and Ada Comstock Scholar from Smith College and graduate of Smith College School of Social work. She is a recent CT. state school social worker of the year and is a gifted leader, psychotherapist and advocate for Inclusion Teaming. Ron Grant, M.D., D. Min., & board member of Inclusion Teaming.

Comment on About Those Cyberbullies… by Insider Lens

Insider Lens — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:40:16 +0000

Bullet One: The reason for not knowing the difference between
teasing and bullying is because the definition of “bullying” is not
clear. Bullying includes, without stating it, teasing, fighting,
and abuse. Student abuse often meets the level of harm for abuse
outlined in state child abuse statutes. Distinctions between
teasing, fighting, and abuse would help students, parents,
educators, and consumers alike.

Bullet Two: This is absolutely true and students should be
applauded for it. They are the majority, and they should have
opportunities to learn about students who are being targeted.
This is now happening in Westport.

Last Bullet: I am not sure why the criteria for harm to a child is
limited to his or her academic performance? It is a well
established fact promoted by mental health institutions and
mental health professionals that bright children can continue to do okay
academically but become withdrawn or isolated socially. This
is a very serious risk factor to stored emotion affecting self
or others.

Comment on “Pirates” Headed To Westport by Roze

Roze — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:46:47 +0000

Pirates was really amazing I saw it on Sunday.

Comment on “Pirates” Headed To Westport by Aurea de Souza

Aurea de Souza — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:45:11 +0000

More info can be found at
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=108493492553671

Comment on Telling Stories About Story Telling by Tish Fried

Tish Fried — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:54:01 +0000

Thanks for your support Dan! You understand that we are trying to foster community and have fun doing it. best, Tish

Comment on The Business Of Performing by Perry Oliphant

Perry Oliphant — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:25:45 +0000

Dan-remember Manny’s Orphans there our clips on youtube…

i wish i could get a copy of the movie i know some of the guy’s

in the movie.

Perry Oliphant

Comment on The Business Of Performing by Perry Oliphant

Perry Oliphant — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:55:32 +0000

Wow, Cindy at the library would love to meet her she was friend’s

with my sister at Staples back in the early 80′s i think Cindy was

at our house for the Staples graduation party. Would be awesome to

meet her and chat.

Perry Oliphant

Comment on Putting The “Post” In The Post Road by Don

Don — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:37:39 +0000

It was a very interesting read. Just imagine the logistics of building the Post Road and the other roads like it when all was wilderness…boggles the mind.

Comment on Farmers Market Fundraiser by Dan

Dan — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:38:44 +0000

We had a great weekend at LiveGreenCT this weekend and we’re hoping to have our bags at the Westport Farmer’s Market this Thursday (9/23).

Great designs on reusable bags! http://www.legreenbags.com

See you there!
Dan

Comment on Jewish Mothers by Lisa Wexler

Lisa Wexler — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:15:11 +0000

Dan, thanks for the nice plug, and a Happy New Year to you and your readers. Lisa

Comment on Fred, Bobby and “Jesse” by Fred The Movie | Ifdny

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Comment on Fred, Bobby and “Jesse” by Fred The Movie

Fred The Movie — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:04:25 +0000

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Comment on Flame Burns Hot by bunny

bunny — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:30:39 +0000

From Santa Rosa CA, Hoover’s People salute D Scanlan and the Connecticut Flame. Hot-Lanta is rocking the house as we raise a toast to #14. Thanks to all for honoring Hoover with your effort.

Comment on Fred, Bobby and “Jesse” by Judy

Judy — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:39:58 +0000

GO UNCLE BOBBY!!!

Comment on Fred, Bobby and “Jesse” by Kimberly Hudson

Kimberly Hudson — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:55:29 +0000

Whoo hoo! Go Bobby.

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Comment on Fred, Bobby and “Jesse” by LynnAnne

LynnAnne — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:04:46 +0000

It has been amazing working on the set of Jesse with Fred Carpenter~ Babby Hudson was such a pleasure to meet. I am sure this is not the last film that Fred will cast him in! Great job Bobby!~Lynn

Comment on About Dan Woog by Al DiGuido

Al DiGuido — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:02:01 +0000

Dan..
Thanks SO much for this great coverage of Al’s Angels. Really appreciate all of your support and help.
Al

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Comment on Time Flies For ’75 by Henry Atterbury

Henry Atterbury — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:42:58 +0000

Thank you for the notice, Jim has been working on this and I am sure he would agree the help is appreciated.