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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™
More and more students on the autism spectrum are deciding to pursue education beyond high school. One reason for this is the recognition by post-secondary institutions that autistic students can be not only qualified, but also successful students...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A speech-language pathologist (often called a speech therapist, or shortened to SLP) is a person who evaluates and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders. SLPs work with both children and adults with many different disorders. SLPs are...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
The role of pediatric physical therapy is to help children who have difficulty with functional movement, poor balance, and challenges moving through their environment successfully. Some children on the autism spectrum have low muscle tone, some have...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Transition refers to the process by which students begin to learn how to assume adult roles. Though not always smooth for typical students, students on the autism spectrum can have a particularly difficult time with transition due to the fact that it...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
TEACCH, also known as Structured TEACCHing is an educational program developed at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The acronym initially stood for Training and Education of Autistic and Related Communication-handicapped Children...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that schools provide a student receiving special education services with a Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (SAAFP) when the student graduates with a regular...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
There is no one way to determine if employment or college is a better choice for any student. Students, with input from their families, should consider their goals for the future and determine how best to reach them. In doing so, students and...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Parents are often surprised to learn that a medical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) does not automatically entitle a student to special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Eligibility for...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Social Communication/Emotional Regulation/Transactional Support™ (SCERTS) is a system of teaching children on the autism spectrum. It uses a variety of techniques, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Floortime, Relationship Development...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
The job of the pediatric occupational therapist (OT) is to help children do the work of childhood better. That means helping children play, take care of themselves, and participate in their school program as fully as possible. The occupations or...