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Mrs. Nicole Caldwell, M.Ed.
Autism Specialist
THE FLINT ACADEMY
ARLINGTON,   TX   76013
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Welcome to Mrs. Caldwell's Website!


I am the Autism Specialist at Flint Academy. To learn more about what's going on at our school, and my professional background, please browse the "Table of Contents" below.

Thank you very much for visiting my website and I hope you have a great day!

What are ten terrific traits of people with autism? What are Positive Behavior Supports? What teaching tips are recommended by Temple Grandin, Ph.D (a college professor who has autism)? Find the answers to these and other questions by visiting the links at the bottom of the page!

"People with autism have a different way of looking at the world, and that should be embraced and celebrated." - Autism Society of America



Table of Contents

Flint Academy Calendar

Flint Academy Autism News

Local Autism Events

Autism News

About Mrs. Caldwell

Mrs. Caldwell's Wish List (Link on ILoveSchools.com)

How to Receive Website Updates

Links to Websites for Parents and Teachers


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Flint Academy Calendar

September 1, 2008: Labor Day/No School

September 2, 2008: Fall Semester Begins

November 24-28, 2008: Thanksgiving Holiday/No School

December 11, 2008: End of Fall Semester

December 12, 2008 – January 4, 2009: Winter and Christmas Break/No School

January 5, 2009: Spring Semester Begins

January 19, 2009: MLK Holiday/No School

February 16, 2009: Presidents’ Day/ No School

March 13-22, 2009: Spring Break/No School

May 4, 2009: May Holiday/No School

May 28, 2009: Last Day of School

In case of inclement  weather, follow Arlington ISD closings and delayed openings.

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Flint Academy Autism News

Flint Academy Videos

The Flint Academy was recently featured on CBS11. Dr. Paula Flint, our Head of School, was chosen as a "Texan with Character." You can view the video here: http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=42788@ktvt.dayport.com

A video of this year's field day is also available from YouTube:



Summer ABA with Mrs. Caldwell

Continue your child’s learning this summer with ABA at the Flint Academy! Sessions are customized to your child’s specific needs: academic, social, communication, or any combination of the above.

All ABA sessions are designed and implemented by our Autism Specialist, Nicole Caldwell, M.Ed. Ms. Caldwell has a Master’s Degree in Special Education, with a focus on Autism and ABA.

Flint Academy's ABA sessions focus on teaching and rewarding students for positive behavior and new skills. Each session is individualized and incorporates other techniques such as visual schedules, TEACCH and structured teaching, and social stories based on the student's needs.

Please e-mail me using the link under my name at the top of the page for more information about ABA at our school. You can also visit the school's main website to print the summer enrollment form if you're ready to sign-up! www.FlintAcademy.com


New Fundraiser for Flint Academy - And It's Free to You!

I'm excited to be in charge of a new and easy fundraiser for our school! Please go to the link below when you want to buy anything from Amazon.com. Flint Academy will automatically receive 4% of everything that you purchase with no additional expense or effort on your part simply by you purchasing through this link that is already registered to The Flint Academy. We thank you for using this easy way to contribute to the children at The Flint Academy.

Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/?%5Fencoding=UTF8&tag=thefliaca03-20



Mrs. Caldwell's Upcoming Presentations

I am also excited to announce that I will be giving two presentations at conferences this summer.

My first presentation of the summer will be, "Charlotte Mason for Autism Spectrum Students" for the Classical Education Summer Workshop for Teacher's at St. Peter's Classical School. Please contact The Flint Academy for more information.

I will also be giving a presentation on education methods for students with Autism at the 2009 Conference for the Texas Council for Exceptionalities. The conference will be at the end of June in Irving. More information about the conference can be found at the website of the Texas Council for Exceptional Children: http://www.tcecweb.org/

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Local Autism Events

Special Services Resource Workshop

Date/Time: June 15, 2009, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location:

FEAT-NT Community Resource Center & Library
7286 Glenview Dr.
Richland Hills, TX 76180

For more info, please go to http://www.dfwcenterforautism.org

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Stephanie's Day

"A FREE Resource Fair for children with special needs and their families/caregivers."

Date/Time: Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 10am - 2:00pm

Location:

NorthPark Center
8687 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, Texas 75225

For more info, please go to www.stephaniesday.com

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Autism Awareness Night at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Date: June 26, 2009, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

For more info, please go to http://www.featnt.org/infusions/calendar_of_events_panel/view_event.php?id=268

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Autism News

UN Secretary-General Says Promotion of Positive Perspectives Can Lead to Full, Meaningful Lives

On April 2nd, the United Nations General Assembly will recognize World Autism Awareness Day. The day will be marked with musical performances, lectures, video conferences, art installations, and other events. In a message about the day, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says that the ability of people with Autism to live full and meaningful lives is "a reality that can be attained by promoting positive perceptions about autism, as well as a greater social understanding." Click Here to Read the Complete Story

"Warren is Wonderful:" A New Children's Book for Kids with Autism

A therapist for children with Autism has written a new children's book with a dinosaur with Autism as the main character. Warren, the dinosaur, is "modeled him after patients who can instantly repeat tunes played on the piano, who have a kindred connection with animals or who make lists to visualize their thoughts. He rocks back and forth as a self-calming technique." The book is short in order to keep a child's attention for the entire story, and features black and white drawings so that children can color the pictures. More information about the book is available at www.annettebecklund.com and www.lastingimpressionpaintings.com  Click Here to Read the Complete Story

Boy with Autism Co-Writes Book

A father and his son with Autism recently released a children's book that they co-authored. Four-year-old Zachary was the unofficial waterboy for Harvard University's football team in the spring and summer of 2008. The book, "I'm With The Team, My Summer With The Harvard Football Team,” chronicles the experience for other children. Zachary's other talents include the ability to create abstract works of art, which have been displayed at several events and galleries. More information about the book is available at www.imwiththeteam.com. Click Here to Read the Complete Story

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About Mrs. Caldwell

I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary and Special Education) from the University of North Texas, and a Master's Degree in Special Education, a Graduate Academic Certificate in Autism Intervention, and a Graduate Academic Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis at UNT.

My previous teaching and internship experiences include elementary special education (1st - 5th grades), ABA Coach, general education Kindergarten, and preschool inclusion/ABA for children with Autism.

Conferences that I have attended include

  • Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading,

  • Collin County Community College Montessori Spring Workshop,
  • Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention,

  • Families for Effective Autism Treatment North Texas Summer Conference,
  • Texas State Autism Conference,

  • "Maximizing Every Moment," Presented by DFW Center for Autism
  • International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference

  • Adventures in Autism II - University of North Texas
  • Teaching Children to Talk: The Art of Verbal Shaping, Presented by DFW Center for Autism



My hobbies include reading, astronomy, playing the flute, and spending time with my family. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you again for visiting my website and I hope you have a wonderful day!

"By raising our voices together, we are creating a world that celebrates children for their abilities." - Diane Bubel

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