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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 12, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Homeschooling (also known as home education and home-based learning) is the education of children at home instead of in a public or private school. Instruction is typically overseen by parents and may be provided by parents, a consortium of parents...
Last updated on Aug 12, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A charter school is a privately run, but publicly funded school. It is called a charter school because it exists through an agreement – or charter – with a public school district or with the state's Department of Education. The charter establishes...
Last updated on Aug 12, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Many organizations provide information and guidance to parents about the special education process. In many states, the Procedural Safeguards document, which must be given to parents at least once a year, includes a list of resources. If your child...
Last updated on Aug 12, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
In Pennsylvania, the Parent Rights Agreement (PRA) provides a place for parents to express their dissatisfaction with an evaluation or with the content of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). By using the PRA, parents can approve the entire...
Last updated on Aug 12, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Specialized special education schools provide comprehensive special education services for students with disabilities. Many are created around students within certain disability groups, for example, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or with special...
Last updated on Jun 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
There are a variety of tools for measuring symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that have been developed and published. Some were designed to help with screening and/or diagnosis, while others were developed for gathering clinical information...
Last updated on Jun 17, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
How do you know if your child is making progress from a specific therapy? The only way to really know is by collecting data. Data collection should occur on a regular basis so that you and the therapy team can determine your child's progress on...
Last updated on Jun 16, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Pennsylvania requires students to take and pass Keystone exams in three subject areas (Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature) in order to graduate. A student who passes an exam is said to be "Proficient" or "Advanced" in the subject. Students who do not...
Last updated on Jun 9, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Beginning in 2019, most high school students in Pennsylvania will be required to take and pass Keystone exams in Algebra 1, Biology, and Literature, in order to graduate. Students who receive special education services are not usually exempt from...
Last updated on Jun 9, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Pennsylvania high school graduation requirements vary between school districts. Examples of requirements across the state include having a specified number of credits in various courses (such as 4 years of English, 3 years of math, and 3 years of...