Benji Rubin – NIU College of Education

Community Learning Series sheds light on autism, transition

April 18, 2018 Mark McGowan enewsletter, SEED

Parents who attended the College of Education’s Spring 2018 Community Learning Series left with a loud-and-clear message. They must advocate strongly and continuously for their children with autism, especially when those children are in high school or nearing the age of 22

Community Learning Series will explore ‘transitions’ to adulthood for students on autism spectrum

March 23, 2018 Mark McGowan Alumni eNewsletter, enewsletter, SEED

During the first 21 years of their lives, individuals with autism are offered critical support services through their local public schools. By law, those services must include “transition” planning that begins when the students turn 14½, providing nearly seven years of preparation