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How Autism Manifests Differently in Girls: What Families Need to Know

…Teenage Years” by Shana Nichols Lauren Agoratus is the parent of a child with autism/kidney disease. She is the NJ Coordinator of Family Voices, the national network that works to…

How Supported Decision-Making Can Help Family Caregivers

…Center on Supported Decision-Making: Supported Decision-Making Brainstorming Guide: http://supporteddecisionmaking.org/node/388 Supported Decision-Making: What, Why and How: http://supporteddecisionmaking.org/node/399 Winning the Case for Supported Decision-Making: http://supporteddecisionmaking.org/events/representing-clients-guardianship-actions-winning-case-supported-decision-making Lauren Agoratus is the parent of a…

Helpful Financial Resources for Parents of Children with Autism

…the services they need. By planning financially, they can help their child reach their best potential, without sacrificing their family’s financial stability.   Lauren Agoratus is the parent of a…

Early Intervention Resources for Families with Young Children

…intervention will allow their child with a developmental disability to reach their personal best potential. For more information, go to http://www.spannj.org/cyshcn/index.html.   Lauren Agoratus is the parent of a child…

College Supports for Students with ASD: Now and Looking Forward

…not) reaped the benefits of these programs. For more information on programs cited, please contact: Lauren Greiner, SUNY Purchase, lauren.greiner@purchase.edu; Lauren Merritt, College Steps, lauren@collegesteps.org; Samantha Feinman, New Frontiers in…

The Importance of Residential School-Based Family Support

…information, please contact Arij at aabdul-halim@shruboak.org. Lauren Koffler, MSW Lauren Koffler, MSW, is Head of Admissions, Communications and Client Relations at Shrub Oak International School, a therapeutic day and boarding…

Virtual Job Shadow Technology Mash-Up

…greater benefit for individuals with ASD. This can better prepare individuals for the work setting and thus individuals with ASD can be more independent with workplace expectations. Lauren Tucker, EdD…

Leveraging Smart Technology to Enhance Independence for Autistic Individuals

…Pfohl, MA, SYC Lauren Tucker, EdD Amanda Pfohl, MA, SYC, is a Special Education Teacher and Assistive Technology Specialist and Lauren Tucker, EdD, is Associate Professor of Special Education at…

Post-Secondary Employment for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

…individuals with autism. Sean T. Miller, MA Lauren E. Andersen, MA Individuals with autism spectrum disorder face a variety of challenges in gaining and maintaining paid employment, despite their willingness…

Next Stop, Adulthood: A Framework for Effective Transition Planning for Students with Severe Disabilities

…key personnel, students with severe disabilities should have a high-quality transition plan that will enable them to access services and learn from new and unprecedented opportunities.   Lauren Andersen is…