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Ms. Nicole Caldwell, M.Ed.
Autism Specialist
THE FLINT ACADEMY
ARLINGTON,   TX   76013
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Welcome to Ms. 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

August 29, 2009: Back to School Picnic

September 8, 2009: First Day of School

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

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Flint Academy Autism News

What I Love About Our School

I recently found this quote that I thought described the difference between the education at the Flint Academy compared to many other schools. The teachers at our school have a great ability to, as our website states, "maintain the child's natural love for learning." This is one of the many things that sets the Flint Academy apart.

“It is a rarity when schooling offers students the opportunity to develop that capacity for expression that enhances democratic life and citizenship. School for most students is primarily about the process of domestication and conformity, as they learn the grammar and syntax of test-taking skills and become adept at the search for a single correct answer on the test sheet. Creative thought, critical questioning, the articulation of ideas and insights about students’ lives and concerns have little place in the classrooms of most young people.” Policy in many schools “squeezes out any possibility of educating young people so that they develop genuine curiosity about their world [and] a passion to pursue and understand life’s purpose.”

- From "Education and Hope in Troubled Times" edited by H. Svi Shapiro


Ms. Caldwell Begins Doctoral Program

This semester, I began working toward a Ph.D. in Special Education (with a focus on Autism) at the University of North Texas. I will be attending this program part-time while teaching at The Flint Academy. I am excited about the benefits that this increased knowledge will bring to our students and faculty.


Welcome to a New School Year!

With school starting soon, I just wanted to give you all a warm welcome to a new school year at The Flint Academy. Please feel free to e-mail me any time if you have questions. There is a link to e-mail me near the top of my webpage. Thank you!


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 last year's field day is also available from YouTube:




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Local Autism Events

"Social Thinking" Workshop

Date/Time: September 23, 2009, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location:

Special Events Center In Garland
4999 Naaman Forest Blvd, Garland, TX, 75040

For more info, please go to http://www.arcdallas.org/workshop_reg.asp

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Introduction to Basic Techniques in Applied Behavior Analysis

Date/Time: September 23, 2009 from 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://dfwcenterforautism.net/training/workshops/

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Autism News

11-Year-Old Girl with Autism is Budding Violin Virtuoso

11-year-old Lindsey is one of the students in a music program partnership between The Boston Conservatory and the Autism Higher Education Foundation. The program pairs children with Autism from ages nine to seventeen with Boston Conservatory music education graduate students for lessons. Since beginning to play the violin two years ago, Lindsey has progressed to a level where she is able to hear a song on the radio, then play it on the violin. Lindsey’s school music teachers says that teaching Lindsey is “one of the greatest joys I've ever had working with students. If she doesn't have perfect pitch, it's very, very close. She's a quick learner and she's the sweetest kid.” Click Here to Read the Complete Story

Student with Autism Raises Awareness and Funds with Bake Sale

With help from his teachers and classmates, a nine-year-old student with Autism named Augustus runs weekly bake sales to benefit an Autism charity. Lindsey Frazier, his former third-grade-teacher, volunteered to teach him to bake and use a kitchen over the summer. In addition to cooking skills, Augustus is learning social and conversation skills associated with baking and selling. Of his endeavor, Augustus says, “My goal is meet every single person in the whole wide world, so I can have the most friends.” 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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