Category: News

Category: News

Finally Turning the Curve Towards Greater Employment Opportunities
June 24, 2017 Advocacy, News stacey

As we look back and evaluate 2016 and the growth of employment opportunities for those on the autism spectrum, we can finally say that things are moving in a more positive direction. Is this due to greater awareness of autism spectrum disorders and abilities, governmental support, or the push from parents and self-advocates? – or

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Safety Tip: Take A Picture Of Your Child Every Time You Go Out!
June 5, 2017 Advocacy, News stacey

It could be a life-saver! Here’s an excellent idea that could be invaluable should you ever find yourself in that moment of crisis we all dread… you turn your head for a second and your child has disappeared… Before leaving for an event, vacation day or travel to unknown places, take a minute, pull out

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Procedural Safeguards – Don’t Just Sign Them, Know Them
August 27, 2016 Advocacy, News stacey

The Procedural Safeguards related to special education is a document that outlines parent’s rights and comes in a book format in most states. This book contains information that the states are required to give to parents of children with disabilities. Each state is permitted to set up this document based upon their state regulations, but

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Dealing with the Screen Time Blues
August 14, 2015 Advocacy, News stacey

Is your kid struggling to give up Mind Craft, Angry Birds or PBS kids? School is back in session and for some kids who spend their summers with free access to online gaming, going back to school can be more than an arduous task. Many kids with autism have an obsessive nature in general, but

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Make It a Successful School Year From Day ONE
August 17, 2014 News stacey

There’s an Einstein quote that’s used quite often that basically says that the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over again and expect a different result. While this doesn’t hold true with everything, it certainly seems to hold true for special education. As you come into another school year faced

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