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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™
Many families don't realize how many different educational professionals work with their children on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. The list below provides an overview of some of these individuals and a description of the role they may...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
When writing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, it is important to consider your child's unique qualities and strengths in order to build a framework on which you can provide him or her with the best opportunities for learning. It is also...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
The federal government through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) does not require any specific form for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). In Pennsylvania, however, there is...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Just as each child on the autism spectrum is different, so is every Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for a child on the spectrum - hence why the word "individualized" is included in the name of the document. The contents of your child's IFSP...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
For many students on the autism spectrum, the transition back to school following breaks in educational programming (like summer or winter break) is not an easy one. Often teachers and parents find that these students have lost social, academic...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Special education services for children with disabilities can, in theory, begin at birth. Although it is not possible to diagnose a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at birth, children can begin accessing services even before receiving an...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
School aides are individuals who assist students and teachers during the school day. Depending on where you live, they may be called paraprofessionals, instructional paraprofessionals, para-educators, educational assistants, instructional assistants...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
School aides are individuals who assist students and teachers during the school day. Depending on where you live, they may be called paraprofessionals, instructional paraprofessionals, para-educators, educational assistants, instructional assistants...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Some children on the autism spectrum have additional developmental, psychiatric, or medical diagnoses or conditions. These are sometime described as co-morbidities or co-morbid disorders. In other words, co-morbidities are additional conditions that...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Congratulations! You're preparing to graduate from high school or have already gone through this milestone. Now you are preparing for college. You might have already identified several schools you are interested in. But you (or your parents) may...