Melissa Coughlin:
CLASS OF 1981
American International High SchoolClass of 1981
Lisbon,
Lake Braddock Secondary SchoolClass of 1981
Burke, VA
Court Junior High SchoolClass of 1981
Las cruces, NM
White Sands Missile Range Elementary & Middle SchoolClass of 1981
White sands, NM
Kings Glen Elementary SchoolClass of 1975
Springfield, VA
Melissa's Story
Yes, I attended Mayfield High School (Las Cruces, NM) through the 11th grade and then moved to Portugal where I graduated in 1981. Attended Lake Braddock 1975 - 1976 (7th grade only).
Life
July 2006: I just got back from the June 2006 CAIS-L / AIS-L reunion in Cascais, Portugal, and to those of you who didn't go, you missed a great time!!! Even those who didn't sign up for the event "crashed" it and we had a blast!!! Thanks to all who went and also to those who I met for the first time.....you all are awesome!!! This is an event I will never forget and I hope that more reunions will be planned, especially somewhere here in the States. Obrigada!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't believe we're going on 6 years here in Virginia!!! Time sure flies!
Married with 2 children, both of whom are autistic (gee, may help explain their mother!!)...one mildly so, one rather severe/developmentally delayed. My firstborn, Jason, who is almost 13, is going to be in the 7th grade this ...Expand for more
upcoming school year (mainstreaming). My 9 year old, Nicolas, is an upcoming 4th grader and will continue attending a class geared for autism at a regular elementary school. During the summer, he will attend ESY (Extended School Year) classes as well as participate in Therapeutic Recreation. He's got a busy summer ahead! The highlight of his day is riding the school bus to and from school. Nicolas receives about 10 hours per week of ABA therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) and is making some terrific progress. He's able to request items when prompted and occasionally unprompted.
Jason participates in a martial arts summer camp and is extremely happy to be the highest ranking belt of his camp (he's been made the "leader" by the Grandmaster). From 7/11 to 7/23, he will be attending a summer camp designed for children with ADHD and high-functioning autism ("Asperger's Syndrome"). He should have a terrific time.
Take care all and please stay in touch!!!
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