Last week, I introduced the use of therapy dogs for children and adults with autism. This week, I would like to introduce Gail Jaite and her dog Tempo, a chocolate lab who would visit the school and work with special needs students at Jordak Elementary School.
The 5th Annual S.T.A.R.S. Spring Luncheon was held at St. Denis Party Center in Chardon on Saturday, April 14. All proceeds from this great event go back into the S.T.A.R.S. program, school outings, and classroom supplies.
This is the third article in a series regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder. In the first article, Rachel Dannemiller shared her journey that led to the discovery that her son Jason had autism. Last week we posted an eye-opening letter written from the viewpoint of a child with autism. This week Rachel continues her story.