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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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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
Higher Education and Opportunities Act Allows New Opportunities for Individuals with ASD For the neurotypical population preparing for post-secondary education, a significant rite of passage is filling out the…
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Alleviating the Stress of the Post-Secondary Transition
…high school. The student and family will receive feedback on how the student will fare in a college like setting before committing to a 4-year college or some other post…
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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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Life Coaching for Young Adults with High-Functioning Autism
…reach their potential through college attendance, work, volunteer positions and meaningful community activities. The Life-Coaching team offers young adults intensive life planning and assistance to define their goals and develop…
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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…
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Hormonal Fluctuations and Women with Autism: A Call for Increased Awareness and Assessment
…some are seen more frequently than others. Existing health problems are reported to worsen in this premenstrual (luteal) phase of the cycle. Examples common to women with autism are epilepsy,…
