Since the autism diagnosis was first introduced* by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1943, the deficit-based model has been used to identify what people on the autism spectrum have difficulty with and how they are different from their “typical” peers. Today we understand that autism is a spectrum disorder, and the effects of the disability and the challenges and strengths it brings […]
Facing my fears by: Mo
There’s a song that can explain my social anxiety better than I can. “I’ve learned to slam on the brake/ before I even turn the key/ before I make the mistake/ before I lead with the worst of me” (Pasek & Paul). I started to learn to do this at an early age. “Give them […]
Saint Patrick’s Day. By: Abigail
Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural holiday celebrating the patron ‘Saint Patrick’ on March 17th. This holiday brings people of the Irish community together to have authentic Irish foods and beverages such as, ‘Shepherds Pie’, corn beef/cornbread, cabbage, bringing out Irelands signature beer ‘Guinness’, and ‘Bailey’s Irish Cream liquor’. This is usually mixed into a […]
Melody and Black History Month. By: Vanessa and Mo
Listen to “Lift Every Voice And Sing” online: Melody used to sing this particular song in her church choir. Yes She Can trainee Vanessa loves this song. We invite you to listen to this song as you read this blog post. “Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” – Winston […]
Celebrate “Love Your Pet Day” with Girl AGain!
February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day! Trainees Mara and Sarah helped the Girl AGain team to add this to our event calendar because we were discussing that February is often remembered as a month of love. Valentine’s Day means celebrating those you love – and for many of us that include our pets […]
Girl AGain opened in February 2014 to rave reviews from American Girl doll fans, their moms and especially their grandmas. You’ll find authentic gently used AG dolls, clothing, furniture, accessories and books that have been cleaned and prepared for sale at good prices in an easy-access store.