The Most Au-Some Journey

Mission: Inclusion

posted on : December 13, 2023

Creating Inclusive Literature for All Ages Megan Craft is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) from Texas, who has been constantly inspired by the children she has worked with throughout her career. As she got to know children from all walks of life, it became her mission to show the world inclusive characters in literature. Thus became “Mission: Inclusion,” a book …

Au-Some Businesses,Sensory Friendly Experiences,Special Education

The Miracle League of Northampton Township, PA

posted on : November 28, 2023

Filling Hearts and Changing Lives, One Game at a Time In my (biased) opinion, no city does sports quite like Philadelphia (and the surrounding suburbs). The passion and dedication to all our sports teams is not just a pastime—it’s a way of life. That way of life trickles into everything we do as Philadelphians, especially into our club and youth …

Au-Some Destinations,Sensory Friendly Experiences,Sensory-Friendly Holidays

Sensory-Friendly Holidays in the Philly Area

posted on : November 14, 2023

The holidays are upon us, and I don’t know how the time is going so quickly! Through the years, my family and I have slowly started adopting new traditions that were more sensory-friendly for my son’s needs during our holidays. While it can be hard to let old traditions go, it is also exciting to experience new ones that are …

Au-Some Books,Special Education

Eddie the Elephant Has Something to Say

posted on : October 10, 2023

A Book Review and Interview with Author Alison Johns Happy AAC awareness month! In honor of celebrating the different modes of communication that individuals can utilize, I met with inspiring author and Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Alison Johns. Alison was moved by the challenges her clients faced with spoken communication, and she wanted to provide a meaningful way of explaining …

Au-Some Businesses,Relationships,Sensory Friendly Experiences

More Than Just Caregivers

posted on : September 11, 2023

At-Home Date Night, Self Care & Family Boxes for Caregiver Parents Heather Chamlee, a neurodivergent mother of neurodivergent children, was losing connection with her husband because of the everyday struggles they endured. She found a way to strengthen her marriage and wanted to share that with fellow caregiver parents. More Than Just Caregivers provides at-home date nights, family activities, and …

Au-Some Businesses,Au-Some Destinations,Sensory Friendly Experiences

An Inclusive Guidebook to the Jersey Shore

posted on : August 30, 2023

If you are from the Philadelphia area, you know that it would not be summer without a trip to the Jersey Shore. From Sandy Hook to Cape May, there is a beach town with a vibe for everyone. I am thankful to be able to visit the southern parts of the shore frequently and see what inclusive experiences it has …