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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™
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...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
What are your rights of recovery when your child's educational rights have been violated? In general, compensatory services will be awarded. Compensatory services are designed to "make up for" services which a student missed or should have received...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
In general, students with disabilities study the same academic content as their peers without disabilities. The academic content for each grade and subject area is set by each state's Department of Education. However, local school boards and teachers...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
State-assigned standardized tests are given to all students at various time points in their academic careers. They help families and teachers know how students are performing compared to same-grade peers and also help measure an individual school's...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Many children on on the autism spectrum have inappropriate behaviors at times. Often these behaviors can cause students on the spectrum to get into trouble, sometimes resulting in the school resorting to disciplinary actions. Disciplinary actions can...
Last updated on Aug 13, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Sometimes when parents are referred to Early Intervention (EI), they are asked to have their child "screened" before having a full evaluation. Screening is a way to gather information about your child and take a brief look at how your child is...
Last updated on Aug 12, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Accommodations and supports are designed to minimize obstacles to learning or participating in the educational environment. The accommodations and supports your child receives will depend on your child's needs and the goals set in the Individualized...
Last updated on Aug 12, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Accommodations and supports are designed to minimize obstacles to learning or participating in the educational environment. The accommodations and supports your child receives will depend on your child's needs and the goals set in the Individualized...
Last updated on Aug 12, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Many families use tutors to supplement instruction provided at school. In some cases, the tutor may be paid by the school your child attends. For example, if your child's school has not made Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) under the federal No Child...
Last updated on Aug 12, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
School-age children are sometimes placed in residential programs for reasons not related to the child's educational needs. This may occur, for example, when a child is placed in a behavioral health facility. A student with an Individualized Education...