Autism and Education Resources

In Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Nassau County, & Suffolk County

What choices are there for treatment?

Early Intervention vs. Preschool Special Education in New York State: Transition of Children at Age 3, EIP Transition Guidance, NYS DOH Early Intervention Program.

 

The New York State Education Department maintains a guide for schools and programs serving students with autism spectrum disorders. The Autism Program Quality Indicators (APQI) was developed by the New York Autism Network at request of the NYSED and promotes the improvement of these programs for children with autism.  If you have specific questions regarding the APQI, direct your inquiries to the Special Education Policy Unit at 518-473-2878. If you would like to receive notification of publications via e-mail, register here. The publication is also available on the web here.

 

Quality Indicator Example:

DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM: The Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) use evaluation results, parent and family concerns, and present levels of performance in developing individualized education programs (IEPs) to meet students’ needs.

		Score	Comments
1	The IEP identifies developmental, health, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
2	While the IEP addresses a broad range of developmental and educational needs, it specifically includes the areas of: communication, social interaction, behavior and emotional development, play and use of leisure time.
3	Goals and objectives: relate directly to the student’s present level of performance and identified needs, reflect parental input and family concerns, are observable and measurable, relate to long-term outcomes, are selected to achieve long-term outcomes.
4	The IEP identifies program modifications, including environmental and instructional adaptations and accommodations, that are needed to support the student.
5	"Parent counseling and training" is indicated as a related service as appropriate.
6	Augmentative and alternative communication systems are considered for students with limited verbal abilities.
7	Opportunities for interaction with nondisabled peers are provided as appropriate.

 

Help for Parents of Autistic Children
A good reference source for parents first encountering autism issues is found at the Autism Society of America’s website: Autism 101: A Free Online Course

 

Why contact an attorney?

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