Posted by Susan Moffitt on Friday, June 24th, 2011
At a time when the heartbreak of wandering is ever present in the news, the battle for having autism service dogs in school rages on. Service dogs are known to calm anxious children, disrupt their tantrums, aid in making transitions and keep them safe from traffic and the hazards of wandering. Yet despite the existence [...]
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Posted in Alabama, Autism and Animals, Autism and the Law, Autism Services
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Posted by C.A. Curie on Sunday, February 20th, 2011
It’s that time of year again when parents will meet with their school districts and write their Individualized Education Programs or IEPs. These are mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and outline the individual educational needs for each child with special needs. My close friend, who has her Masters in Education once [...]
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Posted in Autism Advice from Parents, Autism and the Law, Autism Awareness, Autism Services, Autism Therapy, Commentary, New York
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