This is a friendly reminder that our last information sessions of the season for the Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy and the Academy for Twice-Exceptionality are one week from today! Visit belinblank.org/academy/ and belinblank.org/2eacademy/ to learn more.

“Just For Fun” Friday: Did you know that some animals – and possibly humans – can experience a phenomenon known as asymmetrical sleep? Watch this video from TED-Ed to learn more! ed.ted.com/lessons/can-yo…

Read our blog post to learn more! belinblank.wordpress.com/2024/04/15/con… #2e

Read more from the article 'Twice Exceptional – Smart Kids with Learning Differences' to learn more about what it means to be twice exceptional and how you can support a twice-exceptional child. bit.ly/3PYSpSk

Twice-exceptional or 2e children are so often overlooked and misunderstood.

#AutismAcceptanceMonth

Did you know that autism can cause challenges with driving? Here is a list of questions from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to consider when determining driver readiness! research.chop.edu/car-autism-roa…

“Just For Fun” Friday: Have you ever wondered why we get goosebumps? Experts still aren’t fully sure — but you can learn more in this video! youtube.com/watch?v=-EA2eW…

Autism is thought to have a strong genetic component — meaning that autistic kids sometimes have autistic parents! Here is a brief overview of what autism can look like in adults. healthline.com/health/autism-…

The fall registration portal for the Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) is now live! IOAPA offers free advanced classes for students in Iowa through their schools. Visit belinblank.org/ioapa/ to learn more!

At the Belin-Blank Center, we know that four years of high school isn't for everyone. Visit belinblank.org/academy/ to learn more about our early college entrance program!

We are pumped for tonight's game against UConn! Go Hawks! Iowa Women's Basketball #FinalFour

“Just For Fun” Friday: You probably know that you cannot divide by zero – but do you know why? Watch this video from TED-Ed to find out! ed.ted.com/lessons/why-ca…

We think that Summer Writing Online (SWO) is an amazing program, but you don't just have to take our word for it! Visit belinblank.org/swo/ to learn more and apply.

Being autistic can be difficult even if you are gifted. Here is a late-identified, twice-exceptional individual's story. (Note: this article discusses sensitive mental health topics).

additudemag.com/twice-exceptio…

It's the first day of Autism Acceptance Month!
At the Belin-Blank Center, we believe that autistic
students deserve to be accepted and accommodated in
the classroom and beyond.

We are cheering on Iowa Women's Basketball as they prepare for tonight's game against Louisiana State University. Go Hawks! #EliteEight

Are you interested in learning more about the Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy or the Academy for Twice-Exceptionality? We are hosting free information sessions on April 3, April 18, and April 26. Visit belinblank.org/academy/ and belinblank.org/2eacademy/ for more information!

In case you missed it: We still have spots open in our upcoming Weekend Enrichment program! Visit belinblank.org/weekend/ for more information.

Applications for the Twice-Exceptional Summer Academy (2eSA) are still open! This is a great opportunity for the families of neurodivergent high school students preparing for college. Visit belinblank.org/2esa/ to learn more and apply!

'Just For Fun' Friday: Would you have guessed that there are thousands of kinds of apples? Watch this video from TED-Ed to learn more about the delicious fruit and why there are so many varieties. ed.ted.com/lessons/why-ar…