A great article appeared in the January 11, 2010 Courier Journal written by Sara Cunningham featuring SEPTA of Oldham County. It was an overview of how and why it has been founded and the need for more SEPTAs in the Commonwealth. There is an interview with our President, Donna Allen, and many other individuals involved in our school system, special education, and PTA.
The title of the article is “Oldham County parents join forces to create a Special Education PTA”. Click here to view the article.

The February 2010 edition of The SEPTA SCENE newsletter is now available for download. Click here to download newsletter. It was sent out earlier to our members but is now available for download. Check it out now!

There is an HBO original film about Temple Grandin, premiering Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 8 p.m. ET that my be of interest to those who have children on the autism spectrum. Starring Golden Globe(R)-winner Claire Danes as Temple Grandin, this film tells the true story of a woman with autism who learned to channel her unique gifts into a brilliant career as a scientist, author and groundbreaking animal advocate.

The movie is based on two books Emergence (by Temple Grandin and Margaret Scariano) and Thinking in Pictures (by Temple Grandin). The film chronicles Grandin’s early beginnings as a child diagnosed with autism, her turbulent growth and development during her school years, and the enduring support she received from her mother, her aunt and her science teacher. Against all odds, Grandin transitioned into a celebrated academic whose interest in animals, particularly cows and other livestock, transformed the way cattle ranches are designed and managed in the United States. Grandin’s unique ability to empathize with the animals she studied led her to devise much more efficient and humane methods for the cattle industry to manage their animals, even as they are led to slaughter. (This info taken from HBO Press Release). For a short movie trailer click here.