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How to Combine Cooperation and Advocacy at Your IEP Meeting
…results you would like to achieve from the IEP meeting, and what issues are most important to you. For example, you might be satisfied with the placement your school district…
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When Behaviors Result in Real Trouble: Legal Challenges in Individuals with ASD
…How do we balance community protection and individual freedom? When may it be appropriate to restrict access to preferred sexual materials or activities? A recent review of cases of offenders…
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Compensatory Education is an Important Remedy to Consider
…interpretation of the Federal IDEA statute. A compensatory education (comp ed) award is meant to compensate the student for the educational services he or she should have received but for…
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New Source of Funding for Post-Secondary Education
…Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicating the colleges of their choice. The FAFSA form is required for a student to be eligible for any type of federal…
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The Challenges of the Law for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has increased dramatically in recent years. In the coming years, these children identified with ASD in early life will be…
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Coping with and Avoiding Stressful Situations
…communication. It is the building block that ensures that the marriage will last through life’s challenges that eventually do come. Interestingly, we learn a lot from these engaged couples. They…
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Parents and Professionals: Building Collaborative Partnerships
…of collaborative family-professional partnerships. With an over-arching principle of cultural sensitivity, these themes include: communication, commitment, equality, skills, trust and respect. Communication should be clear, honest and tactful. Employing strategies…
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Community Engagement Conference Promotes Partnership Between Autism Researchers and Community
…act as barriers to research participation for different groups. For example, African Americans, who have experienced history of research abuse, are more likely than Caucasians to distrust the academic community…
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Virtual Event – Yes She Can, Inc. 2020 Advocates for Adults with Autism Awards
Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is FREE. Please consider ordering our breakfast package for only $20. RSVP Here: https://yesshecaninc.org/aaaa20/ Honorees JODI: a gifted musician, composer, vocalist and…
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Becca Lory Hector Joins Autism Spectrum News Editorial Board
…understanding, and encouraging self-advocacy. She spent four years supporting the autism community in the non-profit sector in her work for grass-roots organizations that provide resources and services directly to individuals…
