Education
When you are preparing and advocating for your child or dependent's education, it may seem as though the information available on the subject is difficult to absorb. In addition to the tremendous volume of information that exists regarding education, federal law governs opportunities that must be made available to school-age children, and educational program descriptions are often filled with buzzwords and acronyms.
The resources provided in this section cover many key education topics and are intended to ease the process of learning about the programs, options and opportunities that are available for youth and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Please note that because each individual's learning style and strengths are unique, there is no one specific educational plan to achieve success in the classroom. Rather, this section provides resources that:
- help start the process of planning, including information on the educational cycle (i.e., from early childhood intervention through postsecondary education and transition into adulthood);
- guide the implementation of your child's educational plan once developed; and
- offer tools and strategies for improving educational outcomes.
Updated: August 2, 2011