Effective Collaboration Models for Individuals with Complex Needs

• By: Keri Bethune, PhD, BCBA-D Sharon Onda, MEd, BCBA Silva Orchanian, MEd, BCBA, LABA Erin Way, MS, BCBA Melmark
• April 1st, 2022
• assessment, collaboration, consultation, education, IEP team, independence, pull-out services, Spring 2022 Issue, support services, treatment
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Many students with autism require a multitude of services to aid in their success and independence within the school, home, and community environments. These services may include, but are not limited to, general and/or special education instruction, speech and language services, occupational...

Creating Individualized, Data-Based, and Effective IEPs

• By: Sharon Onda, MEd, BCBA Kylee A. Formento, MA, BCBA Erin Way, MS, BCBA Vanessa Laurent, PhD, BCBA-D Melmark
• July 1st, 2018
• assessment, FAPE, functional targets, IDEA, IEP, summer 2018 issue
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All children, including those with autism and other developmental disabilities, are entitled to a free and appropriate education (FAPE), as outlined originally in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Individuals with...