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          A Closer Look at IEPs: What You Need to Know

          December 10, 2015

          Presentation by Patti Mackey, Educational Consultant Sponsored by the HCPSS Family Resource and Support Center Dec. 8, 2015

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          Want to Find a Great Preschool? Ask These 5 Expert Questions

          November 30, 2015

          Cynthia Terebush, CPC, CYPFC If you have a toddler at home, you may wonder how to begin selecting a preschool that’s a good match for her. What should you look…

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          What You Need To Know About IEPs And Progress Reports

          November 11, 2015

          Friendship Circle Believe it or not, you should be getting notes home regarding setting up parent teacher conferences for your children any day now. This means that report card time is…

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          Your Child’s IEP & Progress in the General Education Curriculum

          October 22, 2015

          By Suzanne Whitney, Research Editor, Wrightslaw In this article, you’ll learn about requirements in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the No Child Left Behind Act for your child’s…

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          The Case for Testing Accommodations

          October 6, 2015

          By Jules Csillag For many children with learning disabilities and differences or attentional difficulties like ADHD, such tools cannot provide an accurate assessment of students’ true learning when children with disabilities…

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          How Can I Get My Child’s IEP Changed?

          September 29, 2015

          You can request an IEP meeting at any time. You can ask that the IEP be changed at any time. The fact that you consented to the IEP does not…

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          Top Ten Parental Rights in Special Education

          September 16, 2015

          By Dennise Goldberg Special Education Advisor Blog Top Ten 10.  Parents have the right to request that their child be assessed for Special Education without delay.

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          Understanding Attention Challenges: A Must-Read for Teachers and Parents

          September 16, 2015

          Jessica Beder, Noodle.com In life, there may be nothing worse than feeling like you’re on the outside. Old or young, professionally or personally, the yearning to be accepted is among…

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          Paraprofessionals: Who They Are and What They Do

          May 28, 2015

          By Ginny Osewalt Paraprofessional is the fancy word to describe a host of people who surround and help your child every day at school. They are sometimes called classroom assistants,…

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          Psychiatrists Unveil Plain English Guide to DSM

          May 8, 2015

          By Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health News May 5, 2015 As mental health professionals, policymakers and advocates focus on taking steps to mend the fragmented mental health care system, the role…

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          There is a place for every person with autism in our world—a place of value and a place of worth. Much of the work undertaken by our organization is directed toward raising awareness and educating the general public about the complexities of autism.

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            9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308
            Columbia, MD 21046
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          During inclement weather, HCAS follows the decision of the Howard County Public School System closing schedule. We encourage you to call in advance of your visit, 410-290-3466.

          The Howard County Autism Society is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, promote awareness and advocate for change on behalf of individuals with autism, their families and community. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our tax identification number is 52-1857712.

          990 (2020) | 501(c)(3) | Options Policy HCAS does not endorse any individual provider or treatment for autism per the HCAS Options Policy.

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