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Functional Behavioral Assessment
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a student-centered team process used in instances when behavior negatively impacts a student’s learning or that of the student’s peers. Effective classroom management approaches based on FBA data and embedded within effective instructional design and delivery appropriately address the majority of behavioral issues occurring in classrooms. This brochure provides information about FBA.
Read moreFunding and Grants for Children with Disabilities
There are a number of organizations that may provide funding for children with disabilities. They cover a wide array of funding purposes such as therapy, equipment, accessibility, medications, recreational opportunities, and many other items and services. These organizations have certain grant/funding criteria so please be sure to check their websites (or phone them) for funding details.
Read moreGastroenterology and Autism Spectrum Disorder
From parent report, there is a preponderance of gastroenterological problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Read moreGender-Diverse & Transgender Children
This article from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides teens and parents information on sexual orientation and tips for talking about sexuality.
Read moreGetting Accommodations at College: Tools for School
This resource provides tips and suggestions on how to request accommodations while in college if you are having trouble due to challenges from a mental health condition.
Read moreGetting Accommodations In College
This resource, developed by ASERT for ASDNext, provides tips and suggestions for individuals with disabilities who may need to request accommodations in college.
Read moreGetting Feedback at Work
In every job, you will be given feedback about your performance, both positive and negative. The reason for feedback at work is to help you learn what you are doing well at your job, as well as what areas you need to improve. It can be stressful to hear feedback about yourself, especially the negatives, but it is important in learning about yourself as a worker. This resource provides some tips to help you deal with negative feedback at work.
Read moreGetting Medical Assistance for a Child with a Disability Guide
Available publications (in pdf format) concerning Medicaid and Children are listed below. Also included are useful links to sites with content related to this topic.
Read moreGoing to Middle School
Starting middle school is stressful for any student, but the process can be even more challenging for a student on the autism spectrum (ASD) and for his or her parents. Many things will be different. The school will probably be larger, the campus more confusing and the enrollment may be several times greater than in elementary school. The student likely will not know his or her new teachers and, in turn, the teachers might not know anything about the student. The aide, if one is needed and provided, may be a stranger. Many of the students will not know their classmate with ASD. Planning for the transition process will ideally begin several months before the actual transition occurs.
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