10-year edition of ‘Riding the Bus’ comes subtler understanding of intellectual disability
Rachel Simon knew that having a sibling who has a
Autistic People Are
Autistic people are people. Autistic people are complex. Autistic people
‘Autistic People Are’ by Amy Sequenzia
Autistic People Are Awesome! Autistic People are the
Time for a Paradigm Shift in Special Education
Thomas Armstrong's piece on neurodiversity and education.
Home Modifications
Not all people begin life with disabilities, but most of
“Loud Hands – Autistic People, Speaking” A Review
The title of the book should be enough for anyone who wants to know, know more or know anything, about autism and Autistics to buy it and read it.
Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools
MONDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Suspending or expelling a
A Parent’s Story of Advocacy on The Inclusive Class
Teachers love a great resource! Especially a resource that is
Amid Online Furor, Sheriff Responds to Death of Man With Down Syndrome
WJLA-TV’s coverage of the Robert E. Saylor case in Maryland.
Neurodiversity IS the Next Civil Rights Movement
"When we talk about inclusion what we're talking about is diversity." Audra Zucherman, co-founder, The IDEAL School .The IDEAL School practices full inclusion while nurturing their students abilities to create real change in the world through compassion and self- empowerment.
It’s Time to Go Beyond Access
Always Keep in Mind the Learning Goal and Keep the Challenge Where It Belongs
What We Must Learn From History About Inclusion
Wretches & Jabberers | Tracy's Blog The big typing of
We Love Emma’s Hope Book
Ariane Zurcher is definitely one of our favorite writers. She writes with exceptional honesty, insight, and beauty.
Ten Things I wish My Teacher and SLP Knew about AAC : Pat Mervine
Pat Mervine has a great website and is the author
Deaf Teenager Gets AMC to Offer Closed Captioning
Johnny Butchko, 14, is hearing impaired. Tired of being unable to watch a movie at his local theatre, he stood up and got AMC to provide Closed Captioning in Santa Monica. But he's not stopping there.
Abuse and Cover Up of Students with Special Needs In Ohio
Special Education teacher from Kings Local School District accused of seclusion, restraint, physical abuse , verbal and emotional abuse.
Abuse of 7 Year Old with Special Needs Recorded by School Intern
School intern videos abusive physical therapist shoving seven year old with special needs to the ground and saying, "Get down now. I said down. No.Stand up you little b----, stand up."
Squag Interview: Architecture For Kids
Sara Winter of Squag™ interviews, Jorge Raedo of Amag . Amag is an architecture magazine for children 5-10 years old. It is a free Open Educational Resource.
Breaking News from Autistic Hoya: The End of Torture at the JRC?
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick filed a motion to vacate (render null) the 1987 settlement agreement that has permitted the Judge Rotenberg Center to use aversives, including the notorious electric shock GED devices.
Appropriate Education for Your Child – 02/15/2013
Unfortunately, our guest Howard Glasser, was unavailable for this morning's
How Should We Rebuild the U.S. Education System?
Three learning enthusiasts share their blueprints for rebuilding the U.S.
Merck Fund Announces Three $1M Grants to Support Translational Research in Developmental Disabilities
Several AUCD network members and George Jesien, Executive Director of
Wright’s Law: Why Schools Usually Say “No!”
My son is going to middle school. Same district, new
Duncan warns Congress on impact of ‘sequestration’
Here is the testimony Education Secretary Arne Duncan gave Thursday
Study tracks leukemia’s genetic evolution, may help predict disease course, tailor care
Catherine Wu, M.D., and colleagues have published a study that
I Feel Tired
Some parents understand that autism is a natural part of some children’s lives and they fight the societal attitudes toward autistics. That’s love. Some parents don’t, and they fight, and hurt, their own children. This is not love and is one of the things that make me very tired.
Sometimes The Best Way To Communicate With Your Kids Is Not To Say Anything At All
I remembered an article that Anabelle Listic wrote for our blog last week. In it, she described how using sticky notes with positive messages around the house really helped to get her through the winter blues .
Free iPad Games to Improve Algebra Learning from CAST
CAST released two innovative, research-based educational games that teach essential math reasoning and problem-solving skills.
14th Annual Hannah’s Buddies Charity Classic , March 22-23, 2013
The Hannah's Buddies Charity Classic began in 2000 with John Bell of Widespread Panic deciding to help his goddaughter and tens of thousands of children in their fight against SMA.
Parents ‘Stunned’ to See Disabled Daughter’s Feet Duct-Taped After School
An Indiana couple is looking for answers from their daughter’s
Karen Clay Defines Inclusion for Hillsborough County School Board Member Olson
"I fought for him to remain in the classroom, I fought for him to attend his neighborhood school. I did not have to fight for him to be fully included, because Principal Vince Sussman at Plant High School knew that students with disabilities have value, have worth."
School looks into duct-taping of student’s shoes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — School officials and Child Protective Services are