Category Archives: Autism

Supreme Court Declines To Weigh In On Whether Parents Can Record IEP Meetings

Posted on June 12, 2024 by royfmc

The U.S. Supreme Court says it will not hear arguments in a case looking at whether parents have the right to record meetings with their child’s school district about special education services. The high court declined to consider the matter … Continue reading →

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Debunking Education Myths

Posted on November 13, 2023 by royfmc

First, local control is a myth. Education is legislated at the state level. Second, that legislation is NOT for the students, parents, or society. It is for teachers, administrators, and employees. The goal is to eat taxes, not educate citizens. … Continue reading →

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Social Security, SSI Likely To See Increase As Lawmakers Eye Reforms

Posted on September 14, 2023 by royfmc

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits are expected to rise again next year, a new estimate shows, and more changes to the SSI program could soon be on the way. Monthly benefits are likely to grow by 3.2% in … Continue reading →

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Fourfold Increase In Autism in the US in the Last 30 Years

Posted on March 24, 2023 by royfmc

1 in 36 eight-year-olds (and 4.3% of 8-year-old boys) in the US have a diagnosis of #autism, per new #CDC estimates announced today. That implies a staggering four-fold increase in the prevalence of autism in 20 years. It’s important to … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS Considers When Students With Disabilities Can Sue for Damages

Posted on February 3, 2023 by royfmc

The Michigan case focuses on a deaf student who spent 12 years assigned to an aide who didn’t know sign language The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear the case of an immigrant family who holds a Michigan school … Continue reading →

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Autistic Pride Day——June 18

Posted on June 18, 2020 by royfmc

Autistic Pride Day, originally an Aspies for Freedom initiative, is a pride celebration for autistic people held on June 18 each year. Autistic pride recognises the importance of pride for autistic people and its role in bringing about positive changes … Continue reading →

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Illinois Schools Allowed To Re-Open Per Governor Pritzker Executive Order Signed on June 4, 2020-including Summer School Programs

Posted on June 5, 2020 by royfmc

  Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker today, June 4, signed an executive order allowing all Illinois schools to reopen, including summer school programs.   The executive order states that schools can reopen for limited, in-person education, and food distribution will be allowed. … Continue reading →

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Special Education Students Could Lose With COVID-19 Stimulus Package

Posted on March 31, 2020 by royfmc

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA, is the nation’s federal special education law. It provides funding, technical assistance and monitoring to ensure students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education. With the new COVID-19 stimulus package, the … Continue reading →

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School Closures for Coronavirus Could Extend to the End of School Year, Some Say—-Leyden and Norwood Park School Districts Need to Consider The Inevitable and Begin the Community Conversation

Posted on March 17, 2020 by royfmc

For the second time this school year, starting first with the Chicago Teachers’ Union strike, Chicago families face an uncertain future as all schools close Tuesday — but this time it’s because of the coronavirus outbreak that has taken over … Continue reading →

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Begin Your Planning Early For Children With Special Needs

Posted on September 1, 2019 by royfmc

Don’t wait until your child with special needs turns age 18 to begin planning. Becoming a legal adult leads to many changes in available benefits, needs, and your ability to act on your child’s behalf. Here are just a few … Continue reading →

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