Spotlight on Autism

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On Autism


The Education Week Spotlight on Autism is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors for their insights on:

  • Advancements in assistive technologies to help autistic students
  • The debate on the dangers of vaccines and autism
  • Helping students with autism move into college or the workplace
  • Using video as an early identification tool
  • Parenting autistic children

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Assistive-Tech Connections
Advancements in assistive technologies have spurred an emerging roster of software programs to help autistic students learn.
October 21, 2009 – Digital Directions

Autism Ruling Blow for Activists
Although a special federal court has rejected claims that vaccines cause autism, the decision is not likely to tamp down the assertion.
February 25, 2009 – Education Week

Plan for Federal Autism Research Marked by Debate on Vaccines
The recent resignation of an Autism Speaks executive shows that the debate on the dangers of vaccines continues to roil the advocacy world.
January 28, 2009 – Education Week

CDC Surveys Confirm That Autism Is a ‘Major Public-Health Concern’
About 300,000 school-age children in the United States have been diagnosed with autism, according to two comprehensive federal surveys of parents.
May 17, 2006 – Education Week

Parents of Children With Autism Pessimistic, Survey Says
Families worry about education, finances, and the future needs of their offspring, a poll finds.
December 16, 2008 – Education Week

In Perspective
Charting a Course After High School
Federal law requires schools to develop plans to help students with disabilities move into college or the workplace.
March 18, 2009 – Education Week

Videos Spotlight Warning Signs of Autism on Web
Toddlers with autism spectrum disorders often have symptoms that are so subtle that parents and educators lose the advantage of early, effective treatment.
October 24, 2007 – Education Week

Commentary
Reading to My Autistic Son
In an excerpt from a new book, Susan Senator shares her family's experience with autism.
September 7, 2005 – Education Week

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