Our kids: Our business

04/28/2026

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University High School senior Camren Breeden turned a simple class project into something life-changing for a classmate.

After noticing fellow student Daniel, who is blind, struggling to navigate school with a flimsy, homemade mobility aid, Camren got to work. Using materials from his Career and Technical Education (CTE) class, he designed and built a custom walker to better support Daniel’s independence.

Inspired in part by his own uncle, who is also blind, Camren created a sturdy, easy-to-maneuver device with a wheeled base and properly fitted handles—allowing Daniel to move through hallways more safely and confidently.

Daniel, who lost his vision during the COVID-19 pandemic and is nonverbal, previously relied heavily on others to get around. Now, thanks to Camren’s compassion and ingenuity, he has greater autonomy and freedom at school.

With support from CTE teacher Eric Puyear, the project continues to evolve, with plans to refine the design and build additional devices for other students.

This incredible act of kindness and innovation is a powerful example of what it means to truly see and support others in our school community.

See the full Spokesman-Review article below:
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/apr/24/its-incredible-spokane-valley-teen-takes-it-upon-h/

📷 Photo credit: Tyler Tjomsland, Spokesman-Review

04/16/2026

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Please join us in celebrating National Autism Acceptance Month and the incredible students who make our community so special. This month, we are proud to recognize the creativity, talent, and contributions of so many of our students.

A special shout-out goes to Colton Hanson, who designed and crafted a fantastic cutting board in Woodshop to help promote this important celebration. His work is a great example of the skill, dedication, and creativity we see in our students every day.

Great job, Colton—and thank you to all of our amazing students for the many ways you make our school stronger!

04/06/2026

03/27/2026

The future is looking bright.

SFD’s Station 16 and our CRR team stopped by the Westview Elementary School Science Fair this evening to talk about smoke alarms and the fire science behind them.

03/27/2026

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AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. — A Cheney Middle School assistant principal is being recognized by the Airway Heights Police Department for her work helping a child in crisis.

03/16/2026

When a child is overwhelmed, the goal isn't to talk them out of it — it's to help their body feel safe again first.

The nervous system responds to sensation before it responds to reason. That means the fastest path back to calm is often physical — not a conversation, but a cold splash of water, a tight squeeze, or a few minutes of fresh air.

This is the power of and in action — something many and educators see every day when supporting students’ .

03/03/2026

🌍 In an unpredictable world, children’s nervous systems are constantly taking in change, noise, and uncertainty.

💕 When the outside world feels unstable, attachment becomes what holds them steady.

This isn’t about comfort or dependence.
It’s about regulation and survival.

This is why children cling more during times of stress.
Why familiar routines matter more.
Why connection calms faster than control.

Attachment isn’t weakness.
It’s the steady anchor that helps children weather an unsteady world.

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02/02/2026

If you’ve ever been told to “send them to calm down” and it didn’t sit right with you — this is why.
Children don’t learn regulation through isolation. They learn it through connection. Through an adult who stays close, steady, and calm enough for them to borrow that calm until their own nervous system can catch up. This isn’t about spoiling or rescuing. It’s about building the brain skills that make self-regulation possible.

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

https://lataco.com/kids-ice-talking-points

MNAPT is committed to sharing resources to parents, teachers, therapists, daycare providers, etc. Children ask questions about what is happening at their schools, neighborhoods, what their friends are talking about. Here are some resources to help with current event conversations.

**Commenting will be turned off and previous comments deleted as this is not a place for discussion on these topics. It is a place for resources. If you have an additional resource you would like shared or have questions for MNAPT, please send us an email us at minnesotaapt@gmail.com.

Resource from https://www.childnet.org/immigration-resources?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPTLtxjbGNrA9Mu2GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnFSQChsLTPKvaQ-ByzK2OCZ-XL5-Uxm1G1o6uC2wOYxCSiG3xkTkj3as7I7_aem_8-4t5dC79dBOgfhdOIIfKQ

Social Story for kids age 3-5 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vqYgjaMjKY3bWkMAHv6R3bUFq8jJSpAl/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawPTTS5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4TllES1ZCc3hIYUZMVnA5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtBg9OzqL2XgFggFHz4YLEJmUyg7Bp-CmbWZFFrYCdcSWn2YUEeeCyASi7dh_aem_4Ue0m5eWvDaqxUI7hhdPig
Supporting Children who have witness ICE or Police Violence https://www.instagram.com/p/DTTTmJWknvS/?igsh=MWFsYmxwejFod240OQ%3D%3D&fbclid=IwY2xjawPTZzxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJRmtvakFGSTFDdGdZOFNDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq-mJ2ls8isASIqc65kWRE8apsd5mwOilL_RlqN490ISRXleB682iJxMcriF_aem_V7XQegNysQTFEiELdrytEQ

01/23/2026

Every child, regardless of age, background, or circumstance, deserves dignity, stability, and the opportunity to thrive.

In moments of uncertainty or crisis, our responsibility is to center the well-being of all children and families, respond with care and empathy, and ensure that systems intended to support children do not cause additional harm.

Children should never be used to justify fear-based, inhumane, or punitive responses. When we lead with compassion and prioritize prevention, we meet children’s needs in the moment and strengthen families and communities for the long term.