Finding Strength in Times of Transition
This week, the transition from the end of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 has coincided with a transition in the reading of the Torah, as we finish one book and begin the next. In… Read More
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Our 89th B’nei Mitzvah
The story of our 89th bar Mitzvah is a truly special one. Read More
Speaking Publicly About My Disability
The first occasion where I spoke publicly about my personal journey of navigating our world with severe hearing loss was a life-defining moment that led me to where I am today at Gateways. Read More
Easing the Cycle of Anxiety
When anxiety increases, executive functioning decreases. Read More
How to Make Your Seder More Inclusive
During most Seders, parents of children with disabilities may struggle to balance the needs of their child with the expectations of a large and lengthy family Seder. Read More
Isabella’s Bat Mitzvah: A Mother’s Reflections
By Cara Coller As I sat down to write this, for once in my life I was at a loss. Not at what to say, but how to express what it means to be Isabella’s… Read More
An Invitation to Opened Gates
I returned to my dorm room with a piece of mail in my hand. This wasn’t just any piece of mail; it was the invitation to my Gateways student Izzy’s bat mitzvah. Read More
Digging Deeper into Behavior Challenges
Time and again we are approached by educators with the same question: “can you help me with a student’s behavior?” In reality, however, teachers might have opportunities within the classroom to manage the disruptive behavior effectively. All that teacher needs is the know-how to channel a student’s acting-out into more productive displays of energy. Read More
How to Help Kids Cope with Anxiety
by Kara Baskin, written for JewishBoston.com. A little bit of anxiety is normal. Here’s what to do when it isn’t. Dr. Donna Pincus is the director of research for the Child and Adolescent Fear and Anxiety Treatment… Read More
Visual Schedules: A Vital Ingredient of the Learning Setting
I am always amazed to see how a visual schedule, when used to its full potential, can be a powerful preventative strategy for challenging behavior. Read More