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special education

White House Comments On Seclusion and Restraint Bill

December 14, 2009

Today Karen Dale, the Special Assistant to The President on Disability Policy commented publicly on the Bills going through the house and senate reforming the use of seclusion and restraint on special education children.

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Autism, Seclusion and Restraint

December 12, 2009

An important bill for Autism rights is going through congress right now on the topic of seclusion and restraint for those with disabilities. 

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BREAKING: Barton Family Sues School

August 28, 2009

Melissa Barton, the mother of Alex Barton a student with Aspergers Syndrome a form of Autism filed a federal law suit against Port St. Lucie County School District.

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(Not So) Cute Little Boxes

April 4, 2009

This is not meant to attack peoples parenting skills, but I have noticed that parents of special needs individuals can be the worst enemy to their successes at times.  The mistake is often made out of love, and to protect them – when in fact it really does grave harm.

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No Economic Stimulus Needed!

February 6, 2009

The stimulus package currently in congress is set to double spending on special education, and as someone who went to one special education school that was overcrowded to the point they were renting classroom space and another school that could barley pay for new lightbulbs I’m against the stimulus package – heres why.

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Parent In Distress

August 9, 2008

I recieved the following in the comments section for another post here. It included phone numbers which I took out (because I don’t see the need for her to get harrased by people which would most likley happen).

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Abuse of 5 Year Old Autistic In A School!

May 27, 2008

Five Year old Alex Barton (photograph left) was bullied in a Saint Lucie County Florida Elementry School by his teacher – who also encouraged his peers to do it as well.  Alex is currently undergoing evaluation for Aspergers Syndrome, a form of Autism.
After some behaviors which can be easily attributed to Aspergers Syndrome the teacher allowed [...]

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VIDEO: Autistics, Seperate But Unequal

May 11, 2008

Another great video, this one explores the schooling of Autistic People and how it limits there growth.

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