Article: Huffington Post: The SPECTRUM Alert: 8 Steps Schools Can Take to Prevent Autism-Elopement Tragedy
Schools typically address autistic elopement only in the context of a specific child in an IEP meeting — if they address it at all.
Schools typically address autistic elopement only in the context of a specific child in an IEP meeting — if they address it at all.
An estimate of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concluded that rates of ASDs are roughly 30% higher than previous estimates.
A new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers has found that 57% of these younger siblings who later develop the condition already showed symptoms at age 18 months.
This Autism at-a-Glance was designed to support high school staff and family members in understanding and recognizing symptoms of depression.
This article from a March 2010 issue of Exceptional Parent discusses topics that parents may want to consider as children with I/DD approach the age of 18.
This article from a July 2012 issue of Exceptional Parent provides a list of program that the federal government offers to individuals with disabilities and their families.
This article discusses the results of a 2014 study which found that close to half of the younger siblings of children with ASD develop in an atypical fashion.
The study focuses on the residential concerns of adults living with autism and related disorders.
This article offers information about individuals who are dually-diagnosed with Down syndrome and autism, what researchers are learning through data collection, and insights to the evaluation process.
This article is about a study which found that kids with autism may sleep less each night due to disturbed sleep than children without the condition.