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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 Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Early Intervention (EI) services under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are not mandatory. The federal government gives states a choice of whether they will take part in Part C of the IDEA. Currently all states and U.S...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Children who do not receive School-age Special Education services may be able to receive Early Intervening Services. Early Intervening Services are research-based interventions, primarily in reading, math, and science, that are available to students...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Well-meaning and good intentioned people can disagree on what educational program is appropriate for a student on the autism spectrum. Parents, who may be driven solely by their child's own needs, often advocate for more and better services. But...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Parents and Early Intervention (EI) personnel both want the children they care for to do well. Yet sometimes they don't always agree about what is needed to help a child learn and make progress. This can lead to disagreements, which may require...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Mediation is an informal option that uses a neutral third party to help resolve disputes. Both sides - the family and the school district - attend a meeting conducted by a trained mediator. The mediator helps the two sides agree on some or all of the...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Mediation is an informal option that uses a neutral third party to help resolve disputes. Both sides - the family and the Early Intervention (EI) agency - attend a meeting conducted by a trained mediator. The mediator helps the two sides agree on...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A well thought-out Individualized Education Program (IEP) is worth nothing if the services and supports contained within it are not delivered or if they are not working. Part of being a good advocate for your child is staying informed on what...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Keeping up with a young child, let alone a young child with a developmental delay, is no easy task. When you add therapies, new people, and learning about the Early Intervention system, it is no wonder that many parents feel overwhelmed. In the...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
The most common reasons for Early Intervention (EI) complaints are delays in evaluating a child or in providing services. A good way to resolve one of these issues is to file a complaint. To file a complaint with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A Due Process Hearing is a formal legal proceeding, very similar to a trial, in which both sides of a dispute present testimony and evidence and can ask questions of the other side's witnesses. Like a civil trial, it begins with the filing of a legal...