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9.2.2018

Autism and Social Skills Development

Click here to read an excerpt on autism and social skills development from the Autism Speaks School Community Tool Kit.
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9.1.2018

Ideas for Preventing Challenging Behavior at School

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks School Community Tool Kit on Ideas for Preventing Challenging Behavior at School.
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9.1.2018

The Team Approach to Educating Students with Autism

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks School Community Tool Kit on The Team Approach to Educating Students with Autism.
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9.1.2018

Considerations for School Administration

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks School Community Tool Kit on Considerations for School Administration.
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9.1.2018

Information for Paraprofessionals

Click here for to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks School Community Tool Kit on autism paraprofessionals and promoting independence in their
Colorful classroom for young children
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9.1.2018

Autism in the classroom: Strategies for success

This excerpt from the School Community Tool Kit offers strategies for teachers to help support students with autism so they get the best education
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9.1.2018

Information for Classmates

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks School Community Tool Kit on Information for Classmates.
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9.1.2018

Teaching peers about autism

Read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks School Community Tool Kit on teaching peers about autism.
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8.30.2018

Life on Campus

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide on living on campus.
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8.30.2018

Asking for Accommodations

Click here to read an excerpt about asking for accommodations from the Autism Speak Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide by Stephen Shore, Ed
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8.30.2018

Life Skills Programs

Click here to read an excerpt from Autism Speaks Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide by Linda Rogen, M.P.H. on life skills programs.
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8.30.2018

Choosing the Right Postsecondary Program

It is essential to ask the right questions as you explore postsecondary education options.  The Autism Transition Guide: Planning the Journey from
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8.30.2018

Tips for Supporting Social Interaction in Youth Groups

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks Autism-Friendly Youth Organizations with Tips for Supporting Social Interaction in Youth Groups.
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8.30.2018

Helping Peers Support Youth with Autism

Click here to read an excerpt from the Autism Speaks autism-Friendly Youth Organizations on Helping Peers Support Youth with Autism.
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8.30.2018

Strategies for Success: Sports and Physical Activities

Many youth with autism are able to participate in sports and are a great asset to their team. The amount of support required to make this happen will
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8.30.2018

Five Steps to Becoming an Inclusive Youth Organization

Below is an excerpt from Leading the Way: Autism-Friendly Youth Organizations, a guide to help youth organizations include and support girls and boys