Build Employment Skills Now
Obtaining meaningful employment that allows our children to be self-sustaining is a fundamental goal for any parent to support. For parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) however there…
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Do Autistic Kids Fare Better in Integrated or Specialized Schools?
The federal law that governs special education lays out the goals pretty clearly: Students are entitled to an appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
Starting Middle School
Starting middle school is stressful for any student, but the process can be even more challenging for a student on the autism spectrum (ASD) and for his or her parents.…
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Going to College
Going to College, a web site for high school students with disabilities, helps students prepare for college. It provides video clips, activities, and
Parent’s Guide to Applied Behavior Analysis
A Parent’s Guide to to Applied Behavior Analysis is an informational is designed to provide you with a better understanding of ABA, how your child can benefit, and where/how you…
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Parent Involvement in Placement Decisions
Decisions about placement are to be made after the child’s IEP is developed. Parents are members of any team that develops the IEP and decides on placement.
Autism Issues Complicate Anti-Bullying Task
Positive interactions between those with disabilities, other peers seen as crucial A widely publicized case of two Maryland teenagers charged with assault for bullying a classmate with autism—a classmate who…
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A Family Guide to Next Steps
A Family Guide to Next Steps: When Your Child In Early Intervention Turns Three – Families Have a Choice. This publication informs families of children receiving services in early intervention…
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Considering Assistive Technology on the IEP
by Lisa Brodjieski, M.S., CCC-SLP The 1997 revision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) included many new requirements for school districts. One of those requirements is the group…
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