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AmyShymansky @ December 28, 2009 # No Comment Yet
For new parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders check this out….http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgEAhMEgGOQ
Understanding Autism for Effective Advocacy
AmyShymansky @ December 28, 2009 # One Comment
As a parent of a child with autism effective advocacy is an essential piece of your child’s successful journey. In order to advocate effectively for your child it is important to understand your child’s disability. In order to develop a thorough understanding of how your child is affected with his/her disability a thorough understanding of [...]
Long-Term Planning for your child with Autism…
AmyShymansky @ December 15, 2009 # One Comment
Parents of children with disabilities face an undeniable reality of responsiblity related to long-term planning for their child’s adult independence. Developing objectives related to adult independence must be started early in childhood. Towards the end of elementary school and beginning of middle school years parents should begin planning and developing objectives around adult independence.
Develop Vocational Skills
Begin investigating your child’s abilities and planning [...]
Insurance Coverage for Behavioral Services for Children with Autism
AmyShymansky @ October 24, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Many state and federal initiatives are in place to end insurance discrimination for families with children with autism. The following link shares current information on your states current and pending legislation as well as prospective federal legislations.
http://www.autismvotes.org/site/c.frKNI3PCImE/b.3909861/k.B9DF/State_Initiatives.htm
Even if your state has laws in place to mandate insurance coverage for children with autism the process of getting [...]
Effectively Advocating For Your Child In The School System
AmyShymansky @ October 15, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Ensuring your child receives a proper education can be quite a task. Parents of children with special needs sometimes feel helpless when relying on a public school system to appropriately meet their child’s needs.
Every school system will be a different as your child in terms of the available supports, training of staff, leadership, etc. Learning [...]