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Experts, Advocates Tackle Challenges of Autism, Architecture Summary:"Architecture and education may not seem to have anything in common," PHRC Chairman Stephen A. Glassman said, "but both can be incredibly difficult to navigate for people with physical or developmental disabilities. Today's aim was to bring the colle..	Link		07/13/2008 by: shannonj
A Politically Incorrect Look at Evidence-Based Practices and Teaching Social Skills Summary: New Evidence-Based Book Finally Here: A Politically Incorrect Look at Evidence-Based Practices and Teaching Social Skills A Literature Review and Discussion by Michelle Garcia Winner 10% off until May 23 "A must read - Michelle challenges ..	Link		05/03/2008 by: shannonj
Governor vows to protect homeschooling Summary:Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger denounced a state appeals court ruling that severely restricts homeschooling and promised Friday to change the law if necessary to guarantee that parents are able to educate their children at home. "Every California chil..	Link		03/10/2008 by: shannonj
Schools Accused of Pushing Mainstreaming to Cut Costs Summary:Advocates for the disabled have long promoted the inclusion of special-education children in regular classes, a practice called mainstreaming. Many educators view mainstreaming as an antidote to the warehousing of children with special needs in separ..	Link		12/17/2007 by: shannonj
Autismsite.ca Summary:Answers for Home and School Welcome to the Autism Site. Our goal is to provide you with useful information about living and working with young people with autism spectrum disorders (Asperger’s, autism, PDD, PDD-NOS) At this site, you will disco..	Link		12/17/2007 by: shannonj
Special School Services Aren't Enough Summary:Springfield Public Schools has about 3,000 special education students in the district who receive special services in accordance with their needs. But, what about kids who may have special needs, but don't fit the criteria for special education se..	Link		12/14/2007 by: shannonj
Facts from NLTS2: Secondary School Experiences of Students with Autism Summary:This fact sheet provides a national picture of the secondary school experiences of students with autism using data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2). Approximately 1,000 youth with autism are included in NLTS2's nationally rep..	Link		12/09/2007 by: shannonj
Visual Strategies Workshop VIDEO PROGRAM Summary:Visual Strategies Workshop Video Program A live presentation of Linda Hodgdon's popular and innovative workshop. The Visual Strategies Workshop is a 5-video set filmed at a live presentation of Linda Hodgdon's popular and innovative workshop. It p..	Link		12/06/2007 by: janneane7
Use of Visual Aids with Autism Spectrum Disorder Summary:Linda Armstrong discusses visual aids, what they are, and how they can be used with persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder..	Link		12/04/2007 by: janneane7
Wrightslaw Conference - Portland, Maine - not yet on Wrightslaw site Summary:Wrightslaw Conference. April 4-5, 2008. Free. ..	File		11/29/2007 by: Angela
National Center on Student Progress Monitoring Summary:To meet the challenges of implementing effective progress monitoring, the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has funded the National Center on Student Progress Monitoring. Housed at the American Institutes for Research, and working in conjun..	Link		11/29/2007 by: shannonj
Parents of Disabled Students Push for Separate Classes Summary: Last fall, groups who favor placing disabled students in regular classrooms faced opposition from an unlikely quarter: parents like Norette Travis, whose daughter Valerie has autism. Valerie had already tried the mainstreaming approach that the d..	Link		11/28/2007 by: shannonj
A Letter To My Teacher - 15 Things About Me Summary: A Letter To My Teacher - 15 Things About Me DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THIS NOW Hi, my name is _________________________________and I am in your class this year. I want you to know a little about me. I’m nervous to be in your class because it’s new ..	Link		09/11/2007 by: shannonj
What's Your Opinion? Building A "Dream School" for Children with Autism Summary:From Lisa Jo Rudy, Your Guide to Autism. About.com What's Your Opinion? Building A "Dream School" for Children with Autism Kristina Chew is a prolific and well-read blogger on the subject of autism. Recently, she posted this challenge to read..	Link		09/05/2007 by: shannonj
Schools Strive to Meet Needs of Autistic Students Summary:Schools Strive to Meet Needs of Autistic Students Talk of the Nation on NPR Radio Talk of the Nation, August 21, 2007 · As an increasing number of children are diagnosed with autism, public schools are struggling cope with their wide range of b..	Link		08/23/2007 by: shannonj
Video Games Test For Autism, Dyslexia Summary: Video Games Test For Autism, Dyslexia By Lisa Baertlein for Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSN5927832920070510 Bernard McCrory knows what happens when autism strikes and his company, Learning for Childre..	Content		05/16/2007 by: shannonj
Calif. Board Approves Mandatory Exit Exam For Special Ed Students Summary:Calif. Board Approves Mandatory Exit Exam For Special Ed Students..	Content		05/16/2007 by: shannonj
Pioneering Classroom for Students with Autism Summary:Scientists And Designers Develop Pioneering Classroom Environment To Engage Autistic Children ..	Content		04/09/2007 by: shannonj

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