Faces of Autism

This is a place to talk about autism and the impact that it has on our lives. I am mostly interested in making legislative changes to enchance the education of our children.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Special Needs Student Sues Missouri School District Over Rapes - ABC News

Special Needs Student Sues Missouri School District Over Rapes - ABC News

Thanks to ABC Nightline for covering this story.

Posted by faceofautism at 10:32 PM No comments:

Labels: autism, bullying, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit Autism Support Group, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Washington Supreme Court returns favorable opinion in Dowler v. Clover Park School District | Copaa

Washington Supreme Court returns favorable opinion in Dowler v. Clover Park School District Copaa

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Labels: autism, bullying, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit Autism Support Group, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

7.30 - ABC

7.30 - ABC Hidden shame
The teachers using physical force to manage autistic children.

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Labels: autism, bullying, Chris Nicastro, DESE, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Exclusive: Parents say abuse cover-up extends to state agency - CBS Atlanta News, Weather, Sports, Traffic - WGCL 46

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Labels: autism, bullying, Chris Nicastro, DESE, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Family Of Dead Student Plans To Sue School - News Story - WSB Atlanta

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Labels: autism, bullying, Chris Nicastro, DESE, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Parent of student sprayed with Lysol demands answers - CBS Atlanta News, Weather, Sports, Traffic - WGCL 46

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Labels: autism, bullying, Chris Nicastro, DESE, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Vanderbilt Leads In Special Education Research - Disability Scoop

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Labels: autism, bullying, Chris Nicastro, DESE, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

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