I guess it’s been a long time, huh?

I didn’t go anywhere.  I mean, I really didn’t go anywhere.

The problem is that I got creative.  Try to avoid creativity whenever possible.  The theme that I picked for my blog wouldn’t let me log in and post.  Luckily, an upgrade solved that problem.  Then, it had been so long since I posted I forgot my password… Oh, the trials and tribulations of a blogger who has a life outside of their blog!

What’s up?

Well,  I’m still following PeaceBang and her beauty tips.  The courses got done, and I finished a book chapter on the digital divide and virtual therapy.  Look for that to be published early next year.  I’ve also started a research wiki:  http://bartholdresearch.pbwiki.com.  Be forewarned, though, that it’s really more of a notebook for me and my research interests.  There are many typos and some of it might not make sense. Comments are welcome!

Right now,  I’ve been looking at adult outcomes for children with autism, while navigating the job market and teaching three courses a semester.  That might be why this blog isn’t as updated as it should be? Anyway, the literature review has been relatively easy – there isn’t much out there about adults and where they end up.  What is out there isn’t necessarily promising.  I’m also noticing that there is nothing, as far as I can tell,  about elementary programs for children with autism.  It would be hlepful to me if anyone can forward things that they know of in these areas.

Our kids grow up.  As practitioners,  we have these kids in our lives for a few years, and then they move on.  However,  we talk a lot about Early Childhood building the foundation for the future.  If you are a social constructivist, behaviorist (are they really that different?),  etc…,we all agree that what happens before shapes what we become.  So why isn’t there more empirical information?  I don’t know.  I guess that’s what I’m going to find out.  Keep an eye out for what I find out.   I’ll keep you more regularly posted, I hope…