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Online Autism Solutions: CARD eLearning™ and CARD Skills®
Adel Najdowski, Ph.D., BCBA-D | 04/18/2012
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, is characterized by impairments in communication and socialization and is often marked by repetitive behaviors such as rocking and head banging. ASD is more prevalent than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes, and pediatric AIDS combined and its rising prevalence poses an enormous economic challenge to both families and schools burdened by this epidemic. Due to the rising incidence of ASD, classrooms are faced with a new challenge of providing appropriate and individualized instruction to more students with the disorder, albeit with fewer resour... Read More...
Relevant Tags: Autism spectrum disorders, ASD, applied behavior analysis, ABA, classroom, teacher, board certified behavior analyst, BCBA, Center for Autism related disorders
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Innovative Solutions to the Autism Crisis in Education
Evelyn Gould, MS | 10/06/2011
The dramatic increase in the incidence of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) among children and the current economic climate presents an increasing challenge to both families and schools. Budget cuts mean schools are faced with larger class sizes, decreased access to training and resources, and fewer staff at a time when they are seeing more children with autism in their classrooms. With states scrambling to save more money in coming months and years, the situation in education is set to worsen. Essentially, schools are finding themselves increasingly “on their own” when it comes to accessing the training and tools they need to provide an effec... Read More...
Relevant Tags: autism spectrum disorder, ASD, training, classroom, education, schools, teachers, applied behavior analysis, ABA, nonprofit, Autism Care and Treatment Today, The center for Autism and related disorders, CARD, skills 4 america, elearning, online toolk
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Teacher Leader Sample Case: How Hard Do I Push?
Debra Rose Howell | 08/09/2011
What a relief! Another strong finish to the school year! Again our kids’ test scores climbed. Yes, lesson study work IS continuing to make a positive difference in student achievement. The administration once again will be pleased. We have cross-grade-level professional discussions happening. People are getting along better than ever. Read More...
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New Scholarship announced for students with ADHD
| 06/28/2011
Students in the United States diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who are planning to pursue higher education have a new scholarship program opportunity. The Shire ADHD Scholarship includes a monetary award and a prepaid year of ADHD coaching services provided in partnership with the Edge Foundation to help individuals diagnosed with ADHD making the transition to college, vocational or technical school. Read More...
Relevant Tags: scholarship, higher education, student, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, ADD, Shire ADHD Scholarship, edge foundation, college, vocational, technical, school, education goals, ADHD coaches
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