An Autism Spectrum News Exclusive Interview with the Co-Directors of the New Shrub Oak International School

• By: David H. Minot, BA Autism Spectrum News
• January 1st, 2018
• curriculum, education, interview, school, transition, treatment, winter 2018 issue, young adult
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The Shrub Oak International School, located in New York’s Westchester County, is scheduled to open their doors in September of 2018. Shrub Oak promises to be a “world-class, private, special education boarding and day school preparing students for independent adult life and employment. Serving...

Five Steps to Help Young Adults Transition to Independence

• By: Elise Hahn Felix, LCSW Jewish Child Care Association’s Compass Project
• October 1st, 2013
• adolescent, transition, young adult
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There are many services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, but Jewish Child Care Association’s Compass Project is unique because we specifically target the period when an adolescent/young adult transitions from high school to the next step. While school districts support families and...