Tech holds great promise for students with autism
Tech holds great promise for students with autism
From apps to smart-home implementations, technology can improve daily life for those on the autism spectrum
Seven keys to an effective autism education program
With incidences of reported autism increasing exponentially, educators are struggling to accommodate the needs of this growing population of students. But some key steps, including individualized assessments and…
Maryland mom kills son, self over school costs
Ben Barnhard had reason to be optimistic this summer: The 13-year-old shed more than 100 pounds at a rigorous weight-loss academy, a proud achievement for a boy who…
Panel: How to improve special ed
As the push for reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) increases, leaders in the field of special education recently debated whether the Individuals with Disabilities…
Researchers aim for earlier autism diagnoses
With autism diagnoses on the rise, autism awareness organizations are banding together to increase early detection and education practices for students with the disorder.
Journal retracts 1998 paper linking autism to MMR vaccine
A prominent British medical journal on Feb. 2 retracted a 1998 research paper that set off a sharp decline in vaccinations after the paper’s lead author suggested that…
FETC 2010: Training & Consulting
AutismPro said Vermont’s Rutland City Public Schools has incorporated its software to support its autism and special-needs intervention program. AutismPro ... Read more
Autism ‘clusters’ linked to parents’ education
National Public radio reports that clusters of children diagnosed with autism tend to occur in places where parents are older, more educated, and white, according to a study…
Software helps students with autism
Using software that includes both on- and off-computer activities led to significant gains in the communication and social skills of students with autism, a Los Angeles Unified School…
Technology plays a key role in autism support
Faced with limited budgets and special-education staff that are stretched thin, many districts are turning to technology products that can help teach educators about the needs of children…
One parent’s view: Caring for a child with autism ‘becomes a way of life’
Dan and Carey Tedesco’s son Evan, who is four and a half, was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at just 19 months of age. And even though Evan’s…
Autism education resources
Autism resources for parents, families, and professionals. Including general resources and education materials.
Experts: Prepare now for autism’s rising flood
As the number of school-age children diagnosed with autism continues to rise at an alarming rate, parents and special-education teachers are trying desperately to make school leaders aware…
A 21st-century approach to teaching autistic students
In the United States, a child is diagnosed with autism every 21 minutes--a rate that is growing faster than that of any other developmental disorder, according to Virtual…
Alternative keyboard helps autistic kids communicate
Autism can build a wall of poor communication between those struggling with the condition and their families. While a personal computer can help bridge the divide, the distraction…
Schools, families clash over autism service dogs
Two autistic elementary school students recently won court orders in Illinois allowing their dogs to accompany them to school. Their lawsuits follow others in California and Pennsylvania over…
Friendship ‘boot camp’ helps autistic teens cope
A new 14-week "boot camp" is helping autistic teens recognize the social cues most of us take for granted every day, enabling them to make new friends and…
DVD teaches autistic kids what a smile means
It wasn't until Jude met Jenny that the 3-year-old autistic boy understood what happy people look like. Jenny, a green trolley car with a human face, had a…
Resource Library:
The Complete Guide to Computer Science Education for Elementary Classrooms
Introducing computer science at the elementary level gives young learners a strong foundation for the future. By learning tech skills early, students are set up for success in school and…
Take measure of your mathematics practices
DNA Mathematics professional development empowers educators to master the mathematics being taught in classrooms. To exemplify the benefits of DNA Mathematics, download our FREE white paper now to learn a…
Enhance PreK-5 STEAM and CS Instruction with playful, screen-free robotics!
Research shows that young students learn STEAM and Computer Science best with hands-on, playful experiences. Meet KIBO, the screen-free robot, where students problem solve, engineer, collaborate, and develop their computational…