We have all had memorable academic experiences in our lives. Some of those experiences may be very positive while others perhaps a bit more difficult. …
Schedules, Routines, and Habits…OH MY!
“Dude, why do you love schedules so much?” It’s Tuesday afternoon, and I’m taking a handful of our students who struggle with executive functioning deficits to …
Immersive Journey
International migration is happening on a scale larger than ever, with 224 million people living in a country other than where they were born, according …
The Strengths & Limitations of Level 1 Autism
By: Brandon Moffitt, MA, LPC As I reflect upon the last year and a half of developing and opening Black Mountain Academy, I have been struck …
The Loving Push: An Interview with Temple Grandin
Aaron McGinley, program director at Black Mountain Academy, recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Debra Moore about their new book, …
Setting CHOW Goals
For students, developing skills around goal setting is an important component of increasing motivation, achievement, and self-regulation in both academic and social settings. At Black …
A New Year and a New Opportunity to Serve Others
By: Brandon Moffitt, MA, LPC With the holiday season firmly behind us, and a new year of possibility ahead, all of us at Black Mountain Academy …
TEDX video from Our Program Director, Aaron McGinley, M.A.
We are excited to present a TEDX video from Our Program Director, Aaron McGinley, M.A., on the topic of Autism, Technology, and Social Skills! Aaron's career …
An Introduction to Mindfulness at Black Mountain Academy
"CREATING A CULTURE OF MINDFULLNESS” Sarah Shoemaker Years ago, when I was first learning how to practice mindfulness, I had the false impression that I was going …
Community Based Social Skills Training
Community-Based Social Skill Training An adolescent client of mine once discovered and read a social skill training manual in my office waiting room while I was …
