Are Schools Prepared for an Increase in Autism-Related Special Needs?

The reported rate of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has significantly increased and is now expected to affect 1% of children ages 3 to 17, or approximately 1 in every 100 children, according to two recent major studies.  Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and a study published in the journal Pediatrics indicate… Read More »

Reaching out to the Disability Community-An Important Government Resource

Recently, the federal government moved to the technological forefront with its launch of Disability.gov.  This relaunched website fulfills its stated purpose of Connecting the Disability Community to Information and Opportunities.  Disability.gov successfully uses social media tools to reach out to visitors and encourage interaction.  There are online discussions and a user-friendly way to get answers… Read More »

Disabled Students Paddled More Often in School

According to a study just released, disabled students are subjected to corporal punishment at a far higher rate than other students. The American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch collaborated on the report entitled “Impairing Education: Corporal Punishment of Students with Disabilities in US Public Schools.” According to the report, at least 41,972 disabled… Read More »