By Micaela Ellis I am fifteen and I was diagnosed with autism when I was two-and-a-half years old. Autism is a developmental disorder that shapes the way one thinks, acts, learns, communicates, socializes, and perceives the world. When a person hears the word “autism,” often the first things they may think of are one of [Read More]
Coming Soon: Homeschool Solutions!
Educators Helping children learn and helping parents stay sane! Due to Covid-19 and recent school restrictions, distance learning is the new reality for many families, and parents are scrambling for resources! Now is the time for consolidated online curriculum, activities, resources, and support for home-based education. Local educators and entrepreneurs, Gloria Ellis and Jamaica Thompson, [Read More]
Is Dyslexia a Dirty Word in Ojai?
Is Dyslexia a Dirty Word in Ojai? By Gloria Ellis I’ve often experienced the feeling that terms such as dyslexia, autism, and ADHD are seen as “dirty words” in our community. I’ve noticed, many times, that when I’m speaking with teachers, parents, and other professionals in the Ojai Valley, there is an inherent fear of [Read More]
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Last Week of School at Lighthouse!
Last Week of School at Lighthouse! This has been a busy last week of school for the students of the Lighthouse School of Ojai. Not only did they review much of the material that they learned throughout the year, but they also reflected on the connections they made between the different subjects and topics they [Read More]
