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The high school and college years can pose a number of challenges to young people with autism. These resources are designed to help make education transitions as successful as possible.
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PaTTAN Special Education Forms
Forms to be used throughout the special education process have been developed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to ensure that students with disabilities receive a free, appropriate, public education.
Read morePrepare, Learn, Advise and Notify (PLAN)
This resource is designed to help individuals with autism, their family, and emergency responders prepare for and stay safe in an emergency situation.
Read morePreparing Your Child for the College Application Process
As you prepare to brave the elements of AP exams, swirl in the whirlpool of ACT and/or SAT college admissions and subject tests, traverse the canyons of application deadline options, and stand knee deep in college application essays, you must also prepare to ensure a continuation of your child’s reasonable accommodations (“academic adjustments”) and auxiliary aids and services in college. While this process may appear daunting, the following tips can help make navigating it smoother.
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Procrastination in College
Many people procrastinate when it comes to school. All of the work can be difficult to keep up with. The academic demands of college are often heavier than in high school, and procrastinating can lead to serious academic problems. Here are several tips and tricks to help you learn to reduce procrastinating and be successful in college.
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Resource Guide for Charter Schools and Cyber Charter Schools
This guide from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) is intended as one resource for charter schools and cyber charter schools in meeting the requirements of IDEA and Chapter 711 for school-age students.
Read moreResources for a Newly Diagnosed Individual
This collection of resources is designed to help families who have a family member who was recently diagnosed with autism.
Read moreRiding the School Bus Social Story
This resource developed by ASERT, provides a visual explanation of what expect when riding the bus to school.
Read moreSecondary Transition
The transition service requirements of IDEA 2004 recognize that education can improve the post-school outcomes of students with disabilities by doing a better job of preparing students and their families for the complexities of the adult world.
Read moreSpecial Education Services in PA
Ensuring access to a quality public education for all children in Pennsylvania.
Read moreSpeech Language Services
This website from PaTTAN, provides an overview of Speech Language Services available to students as well as resources for speech language pathologists, families, IEP teams, and administrators.
Read moreStudents with Autism: Online Resources & Support
This website, part of the Student Training & Education in Public Service (STEPS) website, provides information and resources on education. This guide was developed by an individual with autism.
Read moreTeachers’ Desk Reference: Preparing for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team Meeting
Teachers are integral members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and may be responsible to lead activities related to planning and gathering information for the IEP meeting. This Teachers’ Desk Reference provides information to assist teachers in following established timelines and procedures. This publication also offers tips to help teachers organize preparation tasks that result in sound IEPs that meet state and federal regulations. This resource is available on the website of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN).
Read moreTeaching Students with Autism: Guide for Educators
This resource, developed by the National Education Association (NEA), provides a brief summary of how K-12 educators might think differently about students with autism, capitalize on their strengths, provide supports to address their challenges, and facilitate positive social relationships among students with and without autism.
Read moreTemple University Collaborative on Community Inclusion: Education
These resources focus on the effectiveness of 'supported education' programming, as well as guidebooks and trainers' guides for individuals with mental illnesses who want to return to school to continue or complete their education.
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Test Anxiety
This resource developed by ASERT helps individuals identify test anxiety symptoms and helps them offset those symptoms.
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