Love That Boy
In the book, Love That Boy, columnist Ron Fournier shares his personal story as a parent of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome. His figurative journey coincides with a cross country road trip with his son, Tyler. Their father-son bonding experience further informs Fournier’s understanding – and his appreciation – of Tyler’s uniqueness. Read more about Ron’s story here.
Autistic Student Assaulted by His Paraprofessional
Yesterday, a local NY newspaper reported on a pending civil case against a paraprofessional who allegedly struck a then 9-year-old autistic student in the lunchroom of PS 225, which is located in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn. A video showing the incident was made public yesterday in the course of civil litigation against the paraprofessional and the city. Read more about this disturbing case here.
April is Autism Awareness Month. Depending upon a child’s specific Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), language development and the ability to communicate will likely be impacted. Many children with an ASD diagnosis will have difficulty using language effectively, while others may be completely non-verbal.
Many of these children can benefit from Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods. In fact, children with a wide variety of communication and language deficiencies, in addition to those with an ASD diagnosis, can benefit from AAC technological applications. In support of Autism Awareness Month, the Apple App Store is providing the following AAC app downloads at a discounted price:
According to the New York Times, last school year the DOE failed to provide nearly 10,000 students with their recommended special education services. Read the full article for more information.
Regina is a pioneer in special education law. Read more about her impact on this field in the recent issue of the CUNY School of Law Magazine.