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Education
Educational services provide the foundation for academic, social, and behavioral growth that are necessary for adult relationships and for developing independence. In this section, you will find information on supports and services for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including:
- Placement options
- How to navigate the school day
- Dispute resolution for students up to age 21
- College and other post-secondary educational options for adults, including the right to accommodations
The Education section of the CAR Autism Roadmap™ answers many questions you may have and may help you to prepare for the unexpected. Use the filter options on the left side of your screen below to narrow article selections by categories.
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Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) sets out the services and supports necessary for your child to learn. Yet it contains much more than a list of services that will be delivered to your child. It is designed to be the go-to document for...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A preschool Individualized Education Program (IEP) sets out the services and supports necessary for your preschool-age child to learn. Yet it contains much more than a list of services that will be delivered to your child. It is designed to be the go...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
In Pennsylvania, a child with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may qualify for behavioral health services through Medical Assistance and may be provided with a TSS - Therapeutic Support Staff - who, in some instances, may go to preschool...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
For any parent, preparing to send a child to kindergarten, while exciting, can also be anxiety-provoking. For parents of children on the autism spectrum, transitioning to school-age special education can be particularly confusing and frustrating. The...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Students on the autism spectrum may have a range of healthcare issues in addition to their diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Conditions which may exist alongside ASD are called co-occurring or co-morbid conditions, and may include seizures...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Supports for School Personnel are supports given to teachers or other professionals at the school to help them to be more effective in working with your child. One example is providing extra training to teachers to help them understand and work with...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Special education is a service and not a placement. If your child has qualified for special education services, where your child will receive those services must still be determined, and there are a number of placement options to consider for your...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
There are a number of placement options to consider for your preschool child. The Individualized Educational Program (IEP) team - which includes you, the parent - will decide which placement or placements are appropriate. The placement decided upon...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
School counselors are available to talk to students about almost anything. Let's face it: when you have something on your mind, it is hard to focus on anything else – especially school work. It is the school counselor's job to help students be good...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Throughout your child's academic career, he or she will come into contact with dozens of different professionals who are there for support. The list below provides an overview of some of these individuals and a description of the role they may have...