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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, 2022 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Perhaps you believe that your child really needs extra services to do well in school. Or maybe a teacher has suggested that your child needs additional help. In both situations, only an evaluation can determine if your child is eligible to receive...
Last updated on May 26, 2022 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), children under the age of 3 are eligible for Early Intervention (EI) services: (1) if they have a developmental delay ; or (2) if they have a diagnosed disability that is likely...
Last updated on Sep 22, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Philly AIMS (i.e., Philadelphia Autism Instructional Methods Support) is a team of researchers and clinicians at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine dedicated to improving the quality of education & behavioral health services for...
Last updated on Sep 14, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A child might be diagnosed with a math disorder they experience substantial difficulties with the acquisition of math skills in a wide variety of areas, such as calculation or problem solving . Why it Matters Throughout a child's formal school years...
Last updated on Sep 14, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A child might be diagnosed with a disorder of written expression when they experience substantial difficulties with spelling, grammar , or an overall ability to communicate in writing. Why it Matters Writing is one of the hardest skills for a child...
Last updated on Sep 14, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
There are two primary methods of diagnosing a child with a learning disability: the severe discrepancy model, and the response to intervention (RTI) model. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (commonly referred to as...
Last updated on Sep 14, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
A child might be diagnosed with a reading disorder if they are having significant difficulties with sounding out words, recognizing sight words, reading aloud, or comprehending text. Sometimes, this is called dyslexia . In school, or in an assessment...
Last updated on Aug 24, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
By: G. Keith Bartley Jr. , Self-Advocate The term "autism" will rouse a range of emotions that is only exceeded in diversity and scope by the spectrum of individuals for whom it is diagnosed. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) now affects 1 in every 54...
Last updated on Aug 20, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Bullying is a topic of great concern to parents of children who are bullied and also to parents of children who are accused of bullying . Children on the autism spectrum and children with special needs are frequent targets for bullying and sometimes...
Last updated on Aug 20, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Private and parochial schools are an alternative to the public school system. They are available at all grade levels (including preschool) and may follow a particular educational philosophy. Students must apply and be accepted to private and...