Special Learning, Inc. Releases its Newest Addition to its Autism Educator Teaching Series Entitled “Teachers ...

The Educator Teaching Series eBook on “Teachers Surviving Inclusion Programs” is designed for both the new and experienced teacher in inclusive teaching settings. With an emphasis on teacher skill development, it brings together the leading teaching strategies and considerations for helping children with disabilities learn alongside typically developing peers.Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 09, 2012 ...

Walk to raise awareness of autism

Michelle Kearby used to travel to Houston to run in the Organization for Autism Research marathon to help spread awareness about autism. This year, she's excited she doesn't have to drive farther than Kirby Park to raise awareness because she will be supporting the Walk Now for Autism Speaks event Saturday.

Are schools accomodating autistic students?

Aubrey Bridges practices basketball with her middle school team. She attends school dances. She makes good grades in math. None of this may sound remarkable until you understand the challenges that Bridges faces. She has a type of autism called pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise...

Obama appointee promotes autistic self-advocacy in Bloomfield

A President Obama appointee to the National Council on Disability recently gave Bloomfield parents with special education children a lesson in inclusion.

Top Inclusion Models: Words into actions, actions into results

Before high school seniors J.J. Monro and George Copely were giving talks at Norwalk’s town hall or making presentations before the Wilton Board of Education, they were two freshmen who had an idea for a club. “The hardest thing to do is put words into actions,” said J.J., co-founder of Top Inclusion Models, a high school club that aims to both make school activities more inclusive to the ...