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Alleviating the Stress of the Post-Secondary Transition
Families with a child on the autism spectrum face adversity and stress on a daily basis. Transitions in particular can be extremely stressful for families who have a child with an ASD. The transition from high school is stressful for families with neurotypical children and is even more so for the...
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The Transition from Preschool to School-Age Special Education: CPSE to CSE
Transitions from one school setting to a different school setting may be cause for anxiety for parents. This article is intended to provide information on the transition from special education services in the preschool setting to special education services in kindergarten. From three...
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College Coaching for Students with Asperger Syndrome
Most college disability officers tell us that there has been a recent and significant increase in students on the autism spectrum attending college. This increase stems from a number of factors including the early recognition of these conditions and appropriate intervention during the developmental...
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The Education of Real Life
As parents of children with autism, we continually search for the answer to the question, “What does my child need in order to reach his or her potential in life?” Our children’s potential is greatly determined by the quality of education they receive. Education for our children takes place...
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Public Schools and the Autism Epidemic: A Preliminary Report on Consultation Services
With the recent rise in the incidence of autism, there is a growing need for effective, ABA-based intervention programs in public schools. In 2006, the number of students with autism ages 6-22 in New York State alone was reported as 13,951 (Part B IDEA). Various agencies and programs that serve...
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NYS OMRDD – Supporting Education Across a Lifetime
Matthew Altieri wanted to follow the expected course of action for many young adults after high-school. He wanted to go to college. But Altieri, who is autistic, needed more than classroom education to prepare him for a career. He needed self-confidence and job readiness skills in order to succeed....
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Making Inclusion Work for Students with Asperger Syndrome
Anyone who knows many children and adults with Asperger Syndrome (AS) knows that every person’s manifestation of the condition is very different. While they share significant social disability, some are very successful academically, some struggle with accomplishing work; some have intense...
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Creative and Preferred Extracurricular Activities Provide Gains to Students with Special Needs
On educational campuses, student involvement in creative and preferred extracurricular activities is an essential tool in each student’s personal development. The diverse experiences these activities provide can positively impact their emotional, intellectual, social, and interpersonal progress....
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Improving the Generalization of Skills in Learners with Autism
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders have many difficulties in learning. One of the consistent characteristics of learners with autism is that they have difficulty transferring skills to new situations and environments and maintaining skills they have mastered. Such difficulties in the...
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How to Be Your Child’s Best Advocate During IEP Meetings
Sitting at the long table during CSE (Committee on Special Education) meetings and annual reviews can be unnerving. Even the savviest advocates can become anxious and unfocused during meetings. As CSE and annual review season approaches, we decided to ask some of our most experienced members to...
