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Joel West Barish returned to LAVOSI
Joel West Barish returned to LAVOSI, Las Voces del Silencio, a Deaf school in Jocotenango, Guatemala, which he first visited in 2008,...

Patrick Peters
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Joel West Barish: Visiting Guatemala
Alvaro De Leon had the opportunity to work with Joel as a guide for the Deaf in Guatemala. During their time together, Joel showed him...

Patrick Peters
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Unlocking the Complexity of Dyslexia: Exploring its Types and Impacts
Henry Winkler, best known for his role as "The Fonz" in the television series "Happy Days," discovered that he had dyslexia later in...
Toby Overstreet
Apr 6, 20245 min read


World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day, recognized on the 2nd of April each year, is a globally acknowledged occasion...
Toby Overstreet
Apr 2, 20243 min read


The spotlight News!
A neighborhood newsletter featuring my OUL homepage was published last month in my townhomes community. We shared information about my...

Patrick Peters
Oct 8, 20231 min read


What is School Like for a Child With Learning Difficulties?
School can be a challenging place for children with learning difficulties. They may struggle with academic skills, social interactions,...
Toby Overstreet
Oct 8, 20232 min read


Late Diagnosis of Autism: How to Support an Adult Friend
When your adult friend gets diagnosed with autism, you can do a lot to help them out. The first thing to know is that autism is different...
Toby Overstreet
Oct 8, 20232 min read


From Autism to Anxiety: The Story of a Neurodiverse Writer
I always look for new books on Learning Disabilities, Autism, or ADHD to add to my reading list. Sarah Kurchak’s memoir, “I Overcame My...
Toby Overstreet
Jul 15, 20233 min read


UNMASKING AUTISM: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
I recently read "Unmasking Autism" by Dr. Devon Price and found it to be an eye-opening and informative book. This book is perfect for...

Patrick Peters
Jul 12, 20232 min read


The Correlation Between Learning Disabilities and Suicide Attempts
Eye-opening research finds a strong correlation between learning disabilities and suicidal behavior, particularly in adult women. A large...
Toby Overstreet
Jun 28, 20234 min read


Remembering Donald Triplett: The First Person Diagnosed with Autism
Donald Triplett, passed away on June 15, 2023, at 89, in Forest, Mississippi, following an extended illness. May he rest in peace. Who is...
Toby Overstreet
Jun 18, 20233 min read


No Easy Answers: The Learning Disabled Child at Home and at School written by Sally Smith
I met Sally Smith way back in the day when I was a student at Gallaudet University. Sally was the author of "No Easy Answers: The...

Patrick Peters
May 23, 20232 min read


Dyslexia and Summer Reading: Tips and Book Recommendations
Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading, writing, and spelling. It is the most common learning disability, affecting about...
Toby Overstreet
May 23, 20234 min read


WHY IS THIS CALLED "CHUNK'S CHALLENGE CORNER?"
Hello again, it's Chuck. You may wonder why this blog is called "Chuck's Challenge Corner." It's a good question. I decided to write...

Patrick Peters
May 13, 20232 min read


Who is Chuck the Owl?
Who-hoo! I want to introduce myself. My name is Chuck, and I am an owl, specifically a great-horned owl. I am a mighty OWL. Guess what? I...

Patrick Peters
Jul 9, 20223 min read


Welcome to our First Blog
Hello, Reader: Thank you for visiting our first OUL blog. You will find a lot of interesting stuff going on with OUL! Why do we have a...
Toby Overstreet
Jul 9, 20222 min read
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