Reluctant Readers and Autism
May 11, 2017
Reading can be such a joyous and special time to escape into another world and learn about so many things around us. Sharing reading with a child can be a great way to connect and...
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Categories for Special Education
Special Education Advocates
April 25, 2017
Every child deserves a rich and meaningful educational experience. When a child has special needs, however, the experience may be very different from his/her peers. How can parents find out their rights and their child’s...
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Simple Ways to Encourage Reading
March 15, 2017
Studies show that reading is beneficial to children in many ways including social growth, intellectual progress, and emotional understanding. But how do you encourage your child to develop a love of reading? Here are just...
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Autism and College
July 26, 2016
Leaving high school and navigating through the social, emotional and educational maze known as college is complicated for everyone. But if you’re a student on the autism spectrum who is about to enter higher education...
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Assistive Technology
May 18, 2016
Look around you. What technology do you see? Smartphones, tablets, and laptops? Our world is extremely tech-driven and the advancements are evolving faster with each day. For years, different modes of technology have been used...
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Understanding the IEP Process
February 2, 2016
Discovering your child has special needs in school whether it is in regards to reading, writing, math, attention, social or cognitive skills can be a hard pill for parents to swallow. Thankfully our public education...
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Conditions Related to Autism
January 12, 2016
Being handed a diagnosis of Autism or being told your child is on the Autism Spectrum can be overwhelming enough, but finding out that your child has related conditions may be just too much to...
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What is PECS?
November 20, 2014
Communication is a skill that many of us take for granted. For some people, (children and adults alike), with autism spectrum disorders communication can be beyond frustrating. The PECS program can help. The Picture Exchange...
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