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          Feb122015

          Student Discipline: Understanding What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What a Behavior Intervention Plan Has to Do With It

          Behavior & Discipline IssuesBy bethhillFebruary 12, 2015

          Behavioral challenges are a hallmark of autism and related disorders. While every parent dreads a phone call from school, the one announcing a suspension is especially feared. The reality is…

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          Jan272015

          13 Ways a Parent Teacher Association Can Help a Student with Special Needs

          Parent to Parent TipsBy ssommervilleJanuary 27, 2015

          Excerpt from Friendship Circle If you think the PTA can’t or won’t help your special education student, you are wrong.

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          Jan212015

          IEP Bootcamp

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleJanuary 21, 2015

          Must-read advice for anyone headed to an IEP meeting Disability Scoop’s original series, Scoop Essentials, features a Q&A with special education attorney Marcy Tiffany of the law firm Wyner & Tiffany on the rights of…

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          Jan132015

          Present Levels: The Foundation of the IEP

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleJanuary 13, 2015

          Excerpt from Wrightslaw.com The Present Levels are the most critical part of the IEP. It is also the section that most parents and advocates prepare for the least.

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          Jan62015
          Bullying of kids with disabilities

          Training in the IEP for School Bus Drivers / Attendants

          IEP / IFSP / 504 BasicsBy ssommervilleJanuary 6, 2015

          The need for training and support applies to all school personnel, including bus drivers and school bus aides.

          Dec192014

          HCPSS Family Mathematics Support Center

          Special Ed ServicesBy ssommervilleDecember 19, 2014

          HCPSS schools, families, and the community–together, building mathematical proficiency for ALL students.

          Dec102014

          PARCC Accessibility Features and Accommodations

          Accommodations & Modifications, High Stakes TestingBy ssommervilleDecember 10, 2014

          SECAC Forum Presented by the HCPSS Dept. of Special Education and Student Services and MSDE Division of Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Dec. 8, 2014 The PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for…

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          Nov302014

          10 Ways to Be an Effective Advocate for Your Child

          Parent to Parent TipsBy ssommervilleNovember 30, 2014

          As a parent, you are your child’s best education advocate—until he’s old enough and informed enough to speak up for himself. You know your child’s strengths and challenges, and you…

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          Nov172014

          Developmental Disabilities Administration Guide to Services

          TransitionsBy ssommervilleNovember 17, 2014

          The Maryland  Developmental Disabilities Administration funds a variety of community-based services, which are included in the Developmental Disabilities Administration Guide to Services,

          Nov72014

          Basic Special Education Rights: A Legal Tour of the “Parental Rights Handbook”

          Procedural Safeguards, Special Ed WebinarsBy ssommervilleNovember 7, 2014

          Presented by Leslie Margolis, Maryland Disability Law Center, on Oct. 27, 2014. Learn more about the rights discussed in the “Parental Rights Handbook” (blue book) offered at each IEP meeting.…

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          There is a place for every person with autism in our world—a place of value and a place of worth. Much of the work undertaken by our organization is directed toward raising awareness and educating the general public about the complexities of autism.

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            9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308
            Columbia, MD 21046
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          During inclement weather, AUSOM follows the decision of the Howard County Public School System closing schedule. We encourage you to call in advance of your visit, 410-290-3466.

          The Autism Society of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, promote awareness and advocate for change on behalf of individuals with autism, their families and community. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our tax identification number is 52-1857712.

          The Autism Society of Maryland is federally funded with $440,000 over two years (27.5%percent). Additionally, $1,160,000 (72.5% percent) is financed by non-federal sources.

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