Nominate a Shining Star for the CEC "Yes I Can" Awards!

http://www.cec.sped.org/About-Us/CEC-Award-Programs/Yes-I-Can-Awards

Ethical Treatment of Challenging Behavior in Students with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

https://www.cec.sped.org/Professional-Development/Events-Calendar/2014/11/WEB1412

Does your school promote social inclusion for students with disabilities?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tom-ledcke/my-school-found-a-way-to-_b_6043598.html

How UDL facilitates differentiated instruction

http://www.middleweb.com/18472/common-core-energy-in-the-air/

Sensory solutions for all children with sensory challenges

https://www.mcssl.com/SecureCart/mobile/Cart.aspx?sctoken=ba158bd943ed457b8aaaced519dba493&mid=BDCB752F-34DC-4DCF-8740-2AE2784F1C7B&sdccr=1

Trainee teachers rate SEN as one of poorest aspects of their training

Trainee teachers rate SEN as one of poorest aspects of their training





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The lack of medical coverage for sensory processing integration

The lack of medical coverage for sensory processi…: http://youtu.be/dNsF0fAuSlU

Can we stop saying "high functioning"?

Can we stop saying "high functioning"?: http://youtu.be/1Tta8bBwx4c

ASAN Ethical, Legal and Social Implications Symposium: Panel 1

"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

What to Do When Your Allies Are Not Your Allies || Webinar, 4/29/14

"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

Webinar: Decision Making in Healthcare Contexts- Supporting People with ...

"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

The New HCBS Rule – How Does it Affect Housing for People with Disabilit...

"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

To Siri, With Love: How One Boy With Autism Became B.F.F.'s With Apple's Siri

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/fashion/how-apples-siri-became-one-autistic-boys-bff.html?smid=fb-share&_r=1&referrer=

SENSION Face-Tracking Software Will Change The Way People With Autism Recognize Emotions

http://www.businessinsider.com/catalin-voss-sension-2014-10

Storyteller Tyler Now Published Author! (video)

Man with Autism publishes book - 13WHAM ABC Rochester NY - Top Stories



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Matt bakes biscotti! Parents create successful bakery business for their son! (video)

http://www.azcentral.com/videos/life/family/2014/10/09/16999813/

'Surfing Proves To Be Therapeutic For Children on the Autism Spectrum'

http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/surfing-proves-to-be-theraputic-for-children-on-the-autism-spectrum/14217/mary-norris/

Would You Enjoy A "Quiet Room" At Your Shopping Center/Mall?

See how inclusive community centres are bringing sensory relief to autistic shoppers.
-- http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/quiet-room-opens-in-australian-shopping-centre/12452/snapshot/

Watch 'I Am Jack'

ABC Australia's 'I Am Jack' follows the life of a young boy with autism' (video)
-- http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/abc-australias-i-am-jack-follows-the-life-of-a-young-boy-with-autism/16755/snapshot/

How Early Intervention and ABA Therapy Can Help Kids with Autism thrive

High school graduation is a milestone for any student,  but for Jack Rogerson and his parents, Ian and Nicole, it is particularly poignant.

Read about this family's sucess in 'Hope for autistic teens:  How Applied Behaviour Analysis Helped Ian Rogerson's son Jack overturn bleak prognosis'. --

https://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw/a/25191782/hope-for-autistic-teens-how-applied-behaviour-analysis-helped-ian-rogersons-son-jack-overturn-bleak-prognosis/

The Short-and-Sweet IEP Overview

a simplified plan for an Individualized Education Program - The Short-and-Sweet IEP Overview

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'Flying with Autism: Airport program helps affected children'

Watch video about how the Autism Society of Minnesota,  Navigating Autism program, Wings for Autism, Autism Services at the Charles River Center and various airlines are accommodating and including families living with Autism.
-- http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2013/04/17/flying-with-autism-airport-program-helps-affected-children/2088367/

Autism on the Seas "Where Vacations Come True..."

Cruises for Adults and Families living on the Autism, Down Syndrome,  and other related Disabilities --
https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-att-us&source=android-browser&q=royal+caribbean+autism

What Are Your Thoughts? New Bill Discusses Designation of Autism on Licenses

http://www.autismspeaks.org/news/news-item/what-are-your-thoughts-new-bill-discusses-designation-autism-licenses

Teens with ASD: Driving

http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/teens-with-asd-driving/

What's So Funny About Autism?

Linda and Her Son Brent Celebrate the Humor in Autism
-- http://mobile.dudamobile.com/site/the-art-of-autism?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthe-art-of-autism.com%2Flinda-and-brent-anderson-celebrate-the-humor-in-autism%2F&dm_redirected=true#2495

8 Ways to Help Your Grade-Schooler Pick Up on Social Cues

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/help-grade-schooler-pick-up-on-social-cues?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ldorg

New Guidance on Resource Equity Issued by OCR USDOE

Office of Civil Rights U. S. Department of Education -

Resource Comparability Materials




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Helping students with Aspergers prepare for university life

The number of autistic students going to university has soared in recent years, growing by more than 200% in five years – and this figure does not include students who haven't disclosed their disability. Academics believe the rise is driven by greater awareness of autism and better opportunities for those who have the condition to reach their potential at school.

http://www.theguardian.com/society/autism

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Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Hours and Places

Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Hours and Places: A common method of service delivery for preschoolers with disabilities is for them to attend a public preschool of some kind for a ...

"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Implementation Planning

Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Implementation Planning: When programs, states, or countries (i.e., entities) are seeking to improve early intervention/early childhood special education servic...



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Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Preschool Service Locations

Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Preschool Service Locations: This post continues the discussion begun in the August 19 post on “ Hours and Places .” Where are school districts putting their reso...



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Medicaid and CHIP FAQs: Services to Address Autism September 2014

On July 7, 2014, CMCS issued an Informational Bulletin (CIB) (see http://www.medicaid.gov/Federal-Policy-Guidance/Downloads/CIB-07-07-14.pdf) to provide information on approaches available under Medicaid for providing services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this CIB, CMS discussed the various authorities under which services to address ASD could be reimbursed including section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (the Act). Services to address ASD can be covered under three benefit categories: Section 1905(a) (6) Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP), section 1905(a) (13) Preventive Services, and section 1905(a) (11) Therapies.
The informational bulletin also reviewed state obligations under section 1905(a)(4)(B) of the Act, the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit, where states must cover all medically necessary services for children, including services to address ASD.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/docs/ASLRC/medicaid.cms_faq_9.24.2014.pdf
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Medicaid: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Program Obligations

http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Benefits/Early-and-Periodic-Screening-Diagnostic-and-Treatment.html

Medicaid: States Cannot 'Delay or Deny' Autism Treatment

http://www.autismspeaks.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/medicaid-states-cannot-delay-or-deny-autism-treatment