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Autism Litigation Under IDEA
Dr. Lee Wilkinson gives an overview of a study by Dr. Perry A. Zirkel. While I have to wonder what the impact of the proposed changes to the DSM-V will have on some of these numbers, this is still a very interesting look at IDEA litigation.
Autism Bullying Remains a Problematic Issue
If your Autistic Child has been the victim of bullying then this headline seems to understate things a bit. Nonetheless, this is another example of literally 100′s of articles that have come out recently about this problem. Awareness is the first step, true, but hopefully we will move on to prevention soon. Many people are calling for stricter punishment in schools for kids who bully. But I wonder if that is the answer. I think we need to get at why they are bullying and deal with that problem. Until we do that, punishment is just putting a band-aid on a cancer.
Touch: Autism and Special Needs on Fox TV
This airs on the Wednesday, the 25th. I’ll be waiting until it’s available on Netflix but if you watch it, I’d like to know what you think.
Tired (of Autism Misrepresentation)
Absolutely must read article. It is vital that we remember that Autism is a spectrum disorder and that means that all must be considered. My only concern with Ms. Brown’s position is the I’m right and they are wrong attitude. She speaks from her own perspective and shares some very important insights. But it is her perspective.
Autism is a spectrum disorder and therefore our opinions and beliefs, whether we are Autistic or not, will be across a spectrum. And in advocating for inclusion of all, all opinions must be heard and accepted. Disagreed with, perhaps, because they don’t fit our individual situation, but heard and accepted nonetheless.
Handwriting and autism
This is an important reminder that the goal is communication.
A post from Autism Daddy…
A lot to think about in this letter. For Moms, too.
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