Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at UNC
The Center’s mission is to promote literacy and communication for
Former UCLA Student Fights Cuts to Disabled, Elderly
Governor Jerry Brown recently introduced a new state budget calling
Motor Impairments Appear to Be a Characteristic of Autism
FRIDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Autism itself seems to
How mitochondrial DNA defects cause inherited deafness
Yale scientists have discovered the molecular pathway by which maternally
Preventing ‘Absence Seizures’ In Children: New Drugs Show Promise
Main Category: Epilepsy Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health;
Jon Stewart tries to talk to Arne Duncan
Jon Stewart tried to engage Education Secretary Arne Duncan on
How mitochondrial DNA defects cause inherited deafness
(Medical Xpress) -- Yale scientists have discovered the molecular pathway
UNH Institute on Disability Webinar: Writing Standards-Based IEPs with Measurable Objectives
Inclusive Practices in Action: Supporting Students with Disabilities in the
AAPC Publishing Offers a Guide for Parents with Students on the Autism…
Parent’s Guide to College for Students on the Autism Spectrum
African-American children tend to be diagnosed later for autism
The rate of diagnosis for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is
Deaf debate: Caught between two worlds
16 February 2012 Last updated at 00:38 ET Some deaf
Hospital apologizes to Amelia Rivera who was denied kidney transplant
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has issued an apology to the
New information about IL-6 protein’s role in development of neurological disorders
A UT Dallas study is revealing new information about a
When nerve meets muscle, biglycan seals the deal
In the absence of the protein biglycan, synapses at neuromuscular
Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities – Fact Sheet on President Obama’s 2013 Budget Proposals
We now face a make-or-break moment for the middle class
Details of Obama’s proposed $70B for education
The U.S. Department of Education would receive nearly $70 billion
SchoolBook: Do High-Needs Students Affect a School’s Grade?
New York City’s latest plan to reform special education services
Autism affects motor skills, study indicates
Audio available Children with autism often have problems developing motor
The President’s FY 2013 Budget: What does it mean for Special and Gifted Education?
CEC Calls for a Greater Investment in Core Programs in
Obama ignores special ed, again…
“Fully Funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Barack Obama
How Does Autism Rewire The Brain?
Potential clues to how autism miswires the brain are emerging
Loss of innocence befalls Los Angeles families at Miramonte School
STORY HIGHLIGHTS A teacher sexual misconduct scandal forces parents to
Six Strategies for Differentiated Instruction in Project-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning (PBL) naturally lends itself to differentiated instruction. By
CEC Member Brings UDL to the Senate!
For the past few years, George Van Horn, Special Education
Genetics Home Reference: Fanconi anemia
Fanconi anemia is a condition that affects many parts of
Transition Planning for Students With Intellectual Disability, Autism, or Other Disabilities: Data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2
Abstract To compare the status of transition planning for students
Self-Report Computer-Based Survey of Technology Use by People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Abstract Advancements of technologies in the areas of mobility, hearing
Factors Associated With Self-Concept: Adolescents With Intellectual and Development Disabilities Share their Perspectives
Abstract How one perceives the self is critical to long-term
CEC Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities
The Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities is an organization
An Update on Amelia
By Tim Shriver Several weeks ago, I wrote about a
Yoga for Children with ADHD and Autism in Clearwater
I now have new ways to work with a child
Killing of autistic boy shows need for support for developmental disabilities
An argument about computer use ended with a 15-year-old boy