... where autistic children can enjoy one of childhood's greatest holiday pleasures removed from the overstimulating atmosphere of malls and shopping centers, said Schneider Educare Center director Theresa Schneider, who has developed the program.
On the right, Teresa Schneider of Paonia spins the hair from a friend's dog, a Great Pyrenees, into yarn. Schneider also uses goat, llama and sheep fibers to produce a variety of handwoven goods.
A trip to Wohlner's Grocery Store is one of many things on Teresa Schneider's holiday to do list. "Just busy all the time because my kids are active," she said.