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It is certainly not an easy task modifying curriculum and accommodating students with ASDs in the public school setting. This takes a great deal of time, effort, and patience on behalf of the teachers, related service providers, school psychologist, and administrators. Kristina Chew, one of my favorite autism bloggers, recently spoke about her frustrations with her son's school. I wanted to share with you...

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The New York Times reported that the new DSM-V, which is set for release in 2012, may do away with the Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis altogether....

Check it out here....What do you think?

For those parents who are concerned about your Aspie son/daughter's transition from high school to college, Pace University may be a great option. The BOSS (Build on Special Strengths) program has been developed for high functioning students on the autistic spectrum who have demonstrated the potential for tackling college level material. The students are fully integrated into undergraduate classes, re… Continue

A new study reported the prevalence rate for ASDs in the United States as 1 in 91 children including 1 in 58 boys.

Although this is viewed as alarming by many, I see this ratio (at the very least) in my own schools....

Keep educating, integrating, and accepting/accommodating those who are neuro-different....

The Amazing Race features a constestant with AS....help cheer on Zev, who is described "an avid sports fan — especially basketball — and he has an intense competitive spirit. He describes himself as funny, modest, and loyal, and is running the Race to prove to himself that he can do anything!!"

The Amazing Race is on Sunday nights on CBS at 8pm...