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Broadway For Autistic Kids: 'The Lion King' Will Slightly Alter Show

Broadway For Autistic Kids: 'The Lion King' Will Slightly Alter Show | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
MARK KENNEDY / AP NEW YORK -- Families of autistic children have a new place to engage their sons and daughters – Broadway.
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Great Lakes Cyber Academy Approved for 2013-2014 School Year

Great Lakes Cyber Academy Approved for 2013-2014 School Year | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
New, tuition-free, virtual public high school offers technology-enhanced education with flexible graduation pacing options for students in grades 9-12 from across Michigan.
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Kids with disabilities reconnect with signing

Kids with disabilities reconnect with signing

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Autism Numbers Spike in Special Ed District – SchoolBook

Autism Numbers Spike in Special Ed District – SchoolBook | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
The number of children with autism increased by 10 percent this year in District 75, the city's program for children with the most serious needs, according to preliminary data obtained by Schoolbook.
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Wrightslaw Special Education & Advocacy Conference, St. Louis, MO (May 14, 2013)

Wrightslaw Special Education & Advocacy Conference, St. Louis, MO (May 14, 2013) | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
Wrightslaw special education law and advocacy training programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, advocates, attorneys, educators, health care providers, and others who represent the interests of children with disabilities and their families...
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Wrightslaw Special Education & Advocacy Conference, Santa Clarita, CA (May 10, 2013)

Wrightslaw Special Education & Advocacy Conference, Santa Clarita, CA (May 10, 2013) | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
Wrightslaw special education law and advocacy training programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, advocates, attorneys, educators, health care providers, and others who represent the interests of children with disabilities and their families...
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Could This Reimagined Traveling Carnival Get Kids Hooked on Science? | Technology on GOOD

Could This Reimagined Traveling Carnival Get Kids Hooked on Science?  | Technology on GOOD | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q595wgIkQx4&feature=youtu.be [/youtube]When we were kids my brother Tyler and I played A LOT of video games. Our dad was in the game business and would bring home all the latest consoles and accessories.
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Bush, Obama focus on standardized testing leads to ‘opt-out’ parents’ movement

A decade after No Child Left Behind, some parents and students say no to the high-stakes exams.
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Performer teaches others with autism the art of comedy

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For many people living with autism , it takes years to carve a place in life where they can thrive.
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Teacher of autistic kids treasures small successes

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Heather Cronin Ott sits on the gym floor, hands locked with the fourth-grade boy’s as she helps him learn sit-ups
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FAQs - How Can I Get My Child's IEP Changed?: Wrightslaw

FAQs - How Can I Get My Child's IEP Changed?: Wrightslaw | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
Learn your rights and what to do if you want to have your child's IEP changed or revised.
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Response to Intervention Policy and Practice Inconsistent Across States

Response to Intervention Policy and Practice Inconsistent Across States | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
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Michigan Medicaid to cover autism services for kids

Michigan Medicaid to cover autism services for kids | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
Lansing — Michigan's Medicaid and MIChild programs will cover the cost of applied behavior analysis services to treat young children with autism starting today.
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N.D. autism bill raises concerns over privacy, funds | The Jamestown Sun | Jamestown, North Dakota

A bill under consideration in the North Dakota Legislature is prompting concern among some parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders.
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Teachers Don’t Like Creative Students

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One of the most consistent findings in educational studies of creativity has been that teachers dislike personality traits associated with creativity.
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‘Edible Classroom’ at Varina teaches life skills, friendship

‘Edible Classroom’ at Varina teaches life skills, friendship | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
Varina High School student Angel Rogowski thinks the garden her class is building is worth calling home about.
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Youth Programs and Summer Camps for Kids - Wrightslaw.com

Youth Programs and Summer Camps for Kids - Wrightslaw.com | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
Help finding summer camp programs that are fun, relaxing, and healthy and offer positive and rewarding experiences that foster independence and self-esteem.
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Wrightslaw Special Education & Advocacy Conference, BWI Airport, MD (May 2, 2013)

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Wrightslaw special education law and advocacy training programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, advocates, attorneys, educators, health care providers, and others who represent the interests of children with disabilities and their families...
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Special education teacher forms special bonds with students

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A special education teacher at West De Pere Middle School is taking a special approach to forging relationships with her students. She says those relationships set the children on the path to success.
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Autistic and achieving. She's proof

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GROTON -- Musical notes are Gianna Hitsos tool to fight against prejudice.
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App aims for faster autism diagnosis

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PHOENIX -- Because of a shortage of specialists around the country, it can take as long as six months for parents who suspect their child might have autism to get confirmation and begin treatment.
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7 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Special-Needs Students

7 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Special-Needs Students | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
Teachers can turn things around for students with special needs by engaging them in activities based on their strengths instead of their weaknesses, says a neuroscience expert.
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Kids with Autism Don't Copy 'Silly' Actions

Kids with Autism Don't Copy 'Silly' Actions | News on the Web from asperger-kids.org | Scoop.it
Children with autism tend to leave out silly actions when copying the behavior of an adult.
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Redesign of Wyoming disability program causes concern, frustration

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Helen Norcross keeps buzzers around her home so she’ll know where her son is at all times.
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Advocacy Strategies: Negotiating for Extended School Year (ESY) Services - Wrightslaw

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Describes how to use advocacy strategies to negotiate for extended school year (ESY) services, including the importance of saving face and the Columbo Strategy by Peter Wright and Pamela Wright.
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Present Levels: The Foundation of the IEP by Pat Howey, Advocate

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Pat Howey explains why Present Levels are so important to the IEP and describes how to design accurate and up-to-date present levels.
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