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early childhood intervention
Early Childhood Intervention and Individualized Family Service Plans
While the average age a child is diagnosed with autism is four years old, most children show developmental warning signs…
Therapeutic Interventions for Autism
Therapeutic interventions can help your child learn and develop skills that lead to independence. The most common therapeutic interventions for autism…
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Special Education: IEP Tips
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the foundation of your child’s education. Many parents feel overwhelmed and anxious about these…
Underlying Medical Issues in Autism
Behavior is communication. Sometimes our kids with autism are communicating their medical issues to us through their behavior. Figuring out…
SMART IEP Goals
The goals on your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) lay the framework for their education, but what makes a good…
Independent Assessments
In order to develop effective goals with your child’s team, you need to know what their strengths and areas of…
IEP Transition Planning
One of the core objectives of IDEA is to prepare students for life after high school. Specifically, further education, employment,…
Behavior Issues at School: FBA, BIP, and Seclusion and Restraint
Students with autism may display challenging behaviors that interfere with their education or another student’s education. When this happens, schools…
Special Education Conflict Resolution: Mediation and Due Process
There are times when parents may not be able to come to an agreement about what is needed for their…
Facilitating Friendships
Friendship is an important part of life. A good friend can provide a feeling of connection, happiness, and self-worth. However,…
Life Skills
Functional life skills are the everyday tasks we all need to lead independent lives. Mastering these skills builds self-esteem and…
Executive Functioning Skills
Executive function is an umbrella term used to describe a set of cognitive skills we use to successfully navigate everyday…
Job Skills
Working gives people the opportunity to show their abilities, take pride in their accomplishments, and contribute to the community. While…
Homeschooling Your Child with Autism
More parents of children with autism are opting to homeschool for a variety of reasons. In this article, you will…
Autism and Bullying
Most parents worry about their child being bullied. While statistics vary across research studies, people with autism are undoubtedly victims of…
Vocational Rehabilitation
When it comes to autism and employment, the obstacles are quite apparent. For many individuals with autism, getting a job…
College and Post-Secondary Education
Choosing to attend college and finding the best college can be hard for everyone. For students with autism, it’s important…
Employment
Ensuring successful employment for individuals with autism often requires an integrated approach involving the individual, their employer, and the community….
Self-Advocacy
When it comes to navigating the world, the importance of self-advocacy cannot be overstated. This crucial ability can be the…
