Preparing for college can be an overwhelming experience for both students and their parents. The Center for Parent Information and Resources has a helpful guide for those wanting to organize their thoughts and find an appropriate next step after graduating high school.
Autistic children have specific legal protections that are meant to help them get an education. For this topic, we will discuss the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which is a law that has been put in place to make sure autistic children (and children with other disabilities) have access to a quality education.
Autistic children have specific legal protections that are meant to help them get an education. Here, we will discuss what happens during an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting and provide tips for achieving the best outcome for you and your child.
The lives of people with autism can become very medicalized – doctors and parents can spend a lot of time and effort finding the right doctors for a child with autism, making sure they are on the right medications, and making sure they have the right accommodations at school.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a nationwide law that protects the rights of children with disabilities and their families. It requires that free public education and appropriate specialized services are provided to children with disabilities, through early intervention services (up to 3 years old) and special education in school (3-21 years).