Community School

04/13/2026

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Nothing is slowing us down this Autism
Awareness Month! We’re only half way
through the month, but stay tuned. We
have some surprises up our sleeve!
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04/12/2026

GENTLE REMINDER from your CS team…
Progress isn’t always obvious to others in the moment.

🦋 the meltdown that didn’t happen before school
🦋 the new food that we tried without fuss (and kind of liked)
🦋 the elopement that didn’t happen in the parking lot at the grocery store
🦋 the loud music that was tolerated at a birthday party

Every patient pause, every kind word of encouragement, the small daily wins… well, it all adds up. You can help something grow, even if it’s not yet fully visible.

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Give to a mission you can be proud of. Check out our new website for information on how to give. And may the kindness you show our students come back to you in so many ways.

04/12/2026

Safety first! Check out these experts & resources.

What would you do if your child didn’t respond to their name in an emergency?

Take a moment to check out our S.A.F.E-T. co-creator and safety expert, Dr. Amy Foxman, who is featured on the Turn Autism Around Podcast with Dr. Mary Barbera.

In this conversation, they dig into something that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves in autism care: safety.

Not someday. Not later. Right now.

They walk through the real risks many children face, including wandering, water safety, fire response, and PICA, and more importantly, what we can actually do about it.

This is exactly why we co-created the SAFE-T Assessment.

SAFE-T is designed to help parents, providers, and pediatricians quickly identify the most immediate safety risks and take meaningful, practical steps to address them.

Because safety skills are not extra.
They are essential.
And in many cases, they are life-saving.

If you’re wondering where to start, this is a powerful place to begin:
https://marybarbera.com/autism-safety/

04/11/2026

🌤️ The sky is the limit.

Just remember…
Your environment is setting your ceiling.
Every. Single. Day. 🪁

04/11/2026

Look at our 🌟 SHINING STAR 🌟.

From the littlest to the biggest, in all seasons of life, we believe in an atmosphere of honor. We are so proud of each accomplishment. More importantly, this little lady is proud of herself! She sees that hard work pays off. She sees that she can be anything she wants to be… do anything she wants to do… and we are here cheering her along through it all!

04/10/2026

Our blueprint. 🫆

One thing that makes CS different is that health & wellness come first. That includes mental, emotional, physical, & social health… to name a few. Because our team works hard to pay close attention to the wellness of each learner, our educational & therapeutic programs are successful. When our students are healthy & feeling well, it allows them to just be kids. To explore. Experiment. Connect with others.

It’s part of growing up for us all… right?

The truth is, it is not the common school experience for learners who don’t fit the mold. Many students on the autism spectrum report an extremely high rate of stress & exhibit high rates of absenteeism, with many dropping out of school by high school. Parents of these students report that variables such as large class sizes, transitions among crowded hallways, rigid bell schedules, nonpreferred seating and food options… well, it’s just all too much to bear.

So, we built a school for that type of learner. The learner who requires a balance of structure & flexibility to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The learner who might be a less little excited about trying new things, but usually responds successfully to our bids for exploration of their world when presentation is strategic. The learners who are often at higher risk for underlying comorbid disorders that impede their development when not addressed (ex: chronic sleep disruption, feeding disorders, allergies/sensitivities, elimination disorders, etc.).

We committed to building a schoolhouse that we could invite the world into. A schoolhouse that is a second home to everyone in the family. In our schoolhouse, you will experience that feeling of building with intensity but living with lightness. We’re ambitious about the outcomes, but we’re playful in the doing. Success & contentment coexist here.

They say that the most reliable way to predict the future is to create it. We need your partnership to do that. To bring our blueprint to full fruition, we are asking you to consider committing to a monthly give. Every dollar goes directly to sustaining what’s built & growing into what’s to come.

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Go to CommunitySchoolShreveport.com.
Click on the “Donate” button.
We thank you in advance!
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Community School in Shreveport unites education and clinical therapy under one roof, offering small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and integrated therapeutic support for neurodiverse and neurotypical learners—helping students build confidence, skills, and a better quality of life for ...

04/10/2026

Our neighbors are doing great things!
We are so proud to be part of the Highland community. 🌟

04/09/2026

To all of our little science professors out there, you won’t want to miss this! 🪲

After an exciting day at Sci-Port’s Bug Bazaar, keep celebrating the wonders of nature at the Sketching the Wild Opening Reception! ✍️

Join us Saturday, April 11th at 5:30 PM as we kick off this juried art exhibition featuring nature‑inspired works from artists of all ages and experience levels. Don’t miss this beautiful blend of art, science, and discovery! 🖌️✨ 🦋🌷

04/09/2026

Don’t mind us. We’re just over here learning, growing, & hugging it out.

💙 Happy Autism Awareness Month!

04/08/2026

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Outside it is warm & blue & April.
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✏️Sylvia Plath

04/02/2026

We are so thankful for our supportive community! Today kicked off a wonderful season of celebration for us all. 💙🫆

04/02/2026

Our BLUEprint. 🫆

Over the last few decades, we have learned more about what it means to have autism. We have been stretched in our patience, waiting for appropriate access to treatment & education. We’ve matured into strategic advocacy & relentlessly fought for our friends on the spectrum.

Our collective lived experiences led us to a blueprint 🫆… one that truly sees the person & aims to understand how they are wired for learning & experiencing the world around them. After all, every person with autism is different & so are their needs.

Our blueprint at CS 🫆 is a tailor-made approach to thorough assessment. This process allows us to fully evaluate their health & wellness, indices of happiness, as well as their skill sets & needs.

Our blueprint 🫆 was developed from years of knowing what did NOT work for our learners, while experiencing some trial & error to understand what did.

While the world was busy lumping people together based on a label, we were busy listening to their parents/caregivers, siblings, & the DATA.

While others sought out trendy pseudoscience that seemed like a quick fix to problems, our clinicians were busy studying efficacious approaches to treating interfering & harmful behaviors that limit a person reaching their full potential.

We were busy in the trenches. In the trenches is where you discover the grit & determination you didn’t know you had in you. The trenches is where you experience the deepest, most desperate prayer life. The trenches will teach you what really matters & demonstrate the power of love.

We believe that each person is designed with purpose & deserves a quality of life that allows them to live with joy & contentment in who they are.

This is our BLUEprint 🫆, and we want to share it with you today.

💙 Happy WORLD AUTISM DAY. 💙
It’s time to celebrate the gains in understanding, the growth of options/programs in our community, & unite in our advocacy for the ones we love. Although we have more work to do, our autism community is stronger than it’s ever been!