Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a group of disorders that are characterized by difficulties in social communication and restricted and repetitive behaviors. These are present in varying degrees in individuals; criteria for ASD is outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ASD is identified in approximately 1 in 68 children. ASD is 4-5 times more common among boys than girls. Much effort is currently directed toward locating the cause of ASD. Researchers have identified a number of rare gene changes, or mutations, […]
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Education about Transition Transition Age – News, Blog, Resources, Tool kits Parents Reaching Out forward at 14 Autism Speak Transition Packet 11 Considerations for autism at IEP IEP Checklist ASD Considerations Definitions How to participate in your own IEP According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) reauthorized in 2004, students must be invited to attend their IEP meeting beginning at age 16. However, attendance and participation in the meeting could and should begin much earlier, even in elementary school. Transition Planning Postsecondary Information Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities Planning Life After High School Supporting Students with ASD in Higher Education […]