Posted by Susan Moffitt on Sunday, April 17th, 2011
On April 6, 2011, U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) introduced The Keeping All Students Safe Act, legislation designed to prevent school children from being abused as a result of inappropriate uses of restraint and seclusion. Government investigations have found that these abusive practices are used disproportionately against children with disabilities such as autism and most [...]
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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 by Michelle Gonzalez on Thursday, January 6th, 2011
If you are a Florida resident, the single best resource for your child with autism is the McKay Scholarship Program. Essentially, the McKay Scholarship provides state funding so you can choose the school (private or public) that best suits your child’s needs. Depending on the award amount (which is based on your child’s IEP), tuition [...]
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