Those navigating the state’s special education complaint process often describe experiences marked by lengthy delays, procedural obstacles, limited remedies, and a growing perception that the system is more responsive to institutional interests than to the needs of children.
Autism
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Autism is not an ‘epidemic,’ as RFK Jr. suggests
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s comparison of current prevalence rates to those from the 1980s or earlier ignores this historical context. Autistic people have always been here. We are simply doing a better job of recognizing and supporting them.
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RFK Jr.’s embrace of junk science is bad for families like mine dealing with autism
With last week’s confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s highest health care official believes in junk theories about our wellbeing.
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The challenge of aging with autism
WE HAVE MADE SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS in diagnosing, supporting, and educating children and teens with autism, but we are falling behind when it comes to addressing the challenges faced by the […]
