Information about the Least Restrictive Environment
Each autistic child has an environment that is best suited to their educational needs. This is known as the Least Restrictive Environment, or LRE. Your child may not need special...
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Autism Push in or Pull Out
Autistic children generally need additional lessons at school, and these can be put into action in different ways. The Push-In method allows your child to stay in the classroom and...
Questions Every Parent Should Ask About Their Child’s IEP
If you have a child with autism going into school, there are certain programs in place to support you and your child. These programs will vary from district to district,...
The Basic Do’s and Don’ts of IEP meetings – produced by Julia Clark
Having trouble preparing for an upcoming Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting? Learn how to prepare and communicate during an IEP meeting by watching this video. These two mock IEP meetings demonstrate...
What is an IEP?
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is a crucial part of making sure an autistic child receives a proper and effective education. IEPs are created by both the parents and the...
Autism in the Classroom- Why Behaviors Happen
In this Ability Life Solutions Video Favorite, Shannon Penrod, autism mom and former teacher, delves into the function of behavior, including the four usual suspects, attention-seeking, escaping or elopement -...
Autism and Special Education Law
When dealing with education law, parents of children with autism should be prepared to face the school district's team of lawyers. The right knowledge and professionals will give them what...
Autistic Children in School Settings | Nicole Yeung | TEDxKids@BC
Autistic children are not very well-understood by their peers, leading to misinformation and unfair treatment. By educating children on autism, we can not only make a kinder and more accepting...
IEP, and Autism diagnoses through the Educational system.
Qualifying your autistic child for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) requires an evaluation by the school to ensure that they meet certain requirements. Once the child qualifies for the IEP,...
Why he doesn’t go to MAINSTREAM SCHOOL | Autism Vlog
While public school is usually the starting point for children with autism, it may not be the best choice for everyone. Depending on how effective the schooling is and the...
Educational Options for Children With Autism | Coffee Table | Indus News
Coffee Table’s Mina Malik Hussain talks with Dr. Mariam Haider, School Psychologist about school opinions, including mainstream education and other options depending on the child’s needs....
Tip for IEP Meetings
How do you prepare for the IEP? To begin, Shannon urges parents to write everything you want to talk about in advance of the meeting, and goes into detail about...
Teaching Toward Employment
Amy Schuiteboer, a School Improvement Specialist, talks about the hands-on experience kids can(and should) get to make the transitions from school to jobs while still in high school....
IEP: When Parents and Schools Disagree
In this video, Shannon Penrod talks with special education attorney Devon Rios Barellano aboutsome of the common disagreements parents have with school districts....
John Pitney: The Politics of Autism Education
In this episode of Autism Live, professor John Pitney joins the program to discuss issues with the school system as they related to special education, specifically addressing the inequality of...
Bonnie Yates Shares Advice on How to Handle the School System and More
Attorney Bonnie Yates shares insightful advice about how to handle the school system, teachers, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and more in this segment of Your Rights with Bonnie Yates....
Autism: School — Mainstream vs Special Needs (SEN)
Choosing the right school for a child with autism can be difficult, frightening, and stressful. In this video, Alfie’s mom talks about her family's search to find the right school...
Autism In Public Schools
In this video, this mom and dad duo talk about navigating the school system, including the complexities, strategies, resources, advocacy, communication with teachers, and the general ups and downs they’ve...
5 TIPS FOR YOUR NEXT IEP MEETING
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for an autistic child is incredibly important, so handling the meeting well should be a top priority. IEP meetings are often difficult affairs, but with...
Advice in how to handle an IEP meeting when advocating for your special needs child. Pitt Hopkins
Many autism parents go into Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings not knowing their rights, and tend to fold when met with resistance from the school. Learning the rights your child...