THE COUNTDOWN IS ON LESS THAN THREE WEEKS UNTIL STUDENTS IN MOST OF OUR LOCAL COUNTIES EMBARK ON A NEW JOURNEY. AND OF COURSE, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. THE TRANSITION TO MIDDLE AND ...

PA Inclusive, this week, announced the formal transition of its autism-focused sensory gym, Turn to Us, to Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere (S.A.F.E.) — a long-standing nonprofit organization ...

The vast majority of teens with autism have transition plans as part of their individualized education programs, but a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study finds that these plans often ...

The last few years have been full of important life transitions in our family. One of them has been the transition of our son, Jeremy, out of mandated school services into adult life. Jeremy’s ...

My second son, Jack*, was first diagnosed with autism at the age of 17. I had my own suspicions when he was at primary school; I sensed there was a difference between him and other children, but I ...

The founder of an organization aimed at educating and assisting people with autism is set to host a conference Saturday at Hofstra University to give parents tips on helping their children transition ...

The rigid protocols of institutionalized special education often prioritize compliance over actual comprehension, leaving ...

Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) often lose access to specialized care once they age out of pediatric services. A new report from the University ...

ELKTON — The High Road School of Cecil County, based in Elkton, hosted its first Autism and Transition Resource Fair recently providing local families, students, and community members with access to ...

Free, hands-on reptile adventures for families, plus Grand Opening celebrations in four growing communities Reptile ...

Radical changes to hard-won education, health and care Plans could affect children who have conditions that present on a spectrum ...