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Spero Academy writes about our top autism resources from around the web!
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a collection of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, and limited social skills. Symptoms are...
Parents face a wide range of challenges when raising a child with autism, from dealing with maladaptive behaviors to getting your child to sleep through the night to...
At Spero Academy, our students are at the heart of everything we do. We want to ensure ...
Embracing the 11-Month Academic Calendar
Sometimes, we have to pinch ourselves when we think about how far we have come since our humble beginnings in 2004 under the name Fraser Academy.
Speech therapy can help children match the mechanics of language with the conversational meaning and social use of language to become a more confident and effective communicator.
People of all ages and conditions can benefit from music therapy, from children with autism to elderly people in senior living communities.
Spero Academy believes that educational opportunities should not be limited by a family’s zip code. That’s why we are so proud to be located in a state that practices open enrollment for schools.
Research agrees that early intervention for autism gives children on the spectrum their best chance for success. Intervening to address the core behavioral...
The type of school that works for one student with autism might not be the right fit for another student. It’s important to figure out...
A girl growing up watching Wonder Woman stand up for herself, kick butt, and save the day will feel empowered to dream bigger than a pretty dress and a happy ending. Likewise, a kid with autism...
Children and others with autism often find it challenging to attend events like sports games under normal circumstances. The deafening roars of excited fans, bright lights, sound effects, and large (and often rowdy) crowds...
Lucas was chosen out of more than 140,000 entries submitted by parents across the United States. His mom, Cortney Warren, reportedly decided to enter Lucas in the contest after a relative happened to mention Gerber’s open call for...
One Spero family story is similar to that of many Spero families: They learned about Spero at the right time, transferred to our school, and found their home. But of course...
Ann first started working with children and adults with special needs at a summer camp in South Dakota, near her hometown of Sioux Falls. It’s safe to say that summer camp job introduced Ann to her calling...
At Spero, we follow the Four Blocks Literacy Model as a framework for teaching literacy that uses multi-level, individualized instruction to allow all students – regardless of ability or developmental level – to master the basics of reading and writing...
The Four Blocks framework was originally developed by a group of teachers who believe that for all children to learn to read, you have to “do it all.” “Doing it all” means incorporating a...
Our new school is here! Last week we had an amazing ribbon cutting ceremony with all of our parents, community leaders and staff members. Everyone in attendance was...
By Devin Taylor If you know anything about Spero Academy, you know that we provide y...
by Devin Taylor When we think about teaching life skills in school, many of us think...
By Devin Taylor At Spero Academy, we are concerned with the overall well-being of ev...
by Devin Taylor Welcome to Part Two in our School Wellness series! In Part One...
Spero Academy is a quiet place these days -- strange and a little melancholy in the abs...
It’s the first week of May, and that means two things: Teacher Appreciation and N...