Advocating for Sensory-Inclusive Education: IEPs, Classrooms, and Schools

• By: Amanda Bailey Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE)
• January 10th, 2024
• 504 plan, accommodations, children, inclusive schools, individualized education program, regulation, self-advocacy, sensory advocacy, sensory issues, sensory-based accommodations, sensory-inclusive school, unique sensory profile, Winter 2024 Issue
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There are many lists and suggestions for sensory-inclusive education for autistic students. Gaining a sense of your student’s unique sensory profile – what causes distress or helps them stay regulated – is important. They may be impacted differently at school than at home. How can a caregiver...

“Putting Me in My IEP”: Encouraging Self-Advocacy in Younger Students

• By: Amanda Bailey The Autism/Asperger Network (AANE)
• January 2nd, 2023
• accommodations, advocacy, children, disclosure, IEP team meetings, IEPs, school, self-advocacy, self-awareness, self-determination, Winter 2023 Issue
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Parents and guardians may not know that students can participate in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings at any age and not just during post-secondary transition planning in high school. In describing the IEP team, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act states “the...