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The Notebook Natalie Derr, Creative Technologist Program Lead The Notebook Natalie Derr, Creative Technologist Program Lead

There’s No Such Thing as Too Muchness

Natalie Derr, IOB Creative Technologist, and key driver in the evolution of our Sandbox program recently took a month-long service trip to southeast Asia. Hear about the connections she made between her work at IOB and the amazing trip

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The Notebook Margaret Fairbanks, Co-Founder & Chief Education Officer The Notebook Margaret Fairbanks, Co-Founder & Chief Education Officer

Schooling At Home: 3 Ways to Help Families Living With Autism

“Help me!” It’s something we’re hearing from so many in our community.

From our students who have shared that they feel lost and confused.

From their parents who feel overwhelmed and unprepared.

From educators and support providers who are grappling with the challenges of supporting their students with autism in a meaningful and impactful way while they’re schooling at home.

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