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Special education (also known as special-needs education, aided education, alternative provision, exceptional student education, special ed., SDC, and SPED) is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs. This involves the individually planned and systematically ...
Summary. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is group of neurological and developmental disorders. Autism affects communication, social functioning, learning, and behavior. According to the ...
5 min read. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) states that all children in the U.S. have a right to a "free appropriate public education." For children with autism and children ...
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), [Fresno] - A specialized institution providing educational and therapeutic services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Connecticut. Franklin Academy; Georgia. Lionheart School; Massachusetts. New England Center for Children; Michigan. Burger School for Students with Autism
AAC benefits people who have cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, brain damage following a stroke or head injury, and more. AAC also helps non-verbal autistic individuals communicate with ...
History of autism. The history of autism spans over a century; [1] autism has been subject to varying treatments, being pathologized or being viewed as a beneficial part of human neurodiversity. [2] The understanding of autism has been shaped by cultural, scientific, and societal factors, and its perception and treatment change over time as ...
This range can vary depending on your child’s needs. Assuming your child needs an average of 10 hours of ABA per week at a rate of $120 per hour, treatment would cost $1,200 per week. Many ...
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network ( ASAN) is an American 501 (c) (3) nonprofit advocacy organization run by and for individuals on the autism spectrum. ASAN advocates for the inclusion of autistic people in decisions that affect them, including: legislation, depiction in the media, and disability services.