When your child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), for example Asperger's syndrome, school can be difficult. Autism in the classroom is something that’s hard for teachers, parents, and the child ...

Our public schools have a hard time dealing with autistic students mainstreamed into the general education classroom. I know this because I have a 12-year-old autistic son in sixth grade, and my wife ...

Highlands School District is considering operating its own autism classroom at its high school next school year in a move that would save the district $231,000. The district signed a contract for ...

10-year-old Benjamin Petersen is quick with a laugh and loves cars. In fact, his dad says, he'll ask nearly everyone he meets what type of car they drive - and remember it if they meet again. But, as ...

Soon children with autism at Allison Park Elementary School will get a specially made sensory classroom and carts filled with sensory toys. Autism Open, a Washington-based nonprofit that raises money ...

HOLLAND TWP. — For the past 15 years, a unique classroom at Holland Township School has catered to the needs of students diagnosed with autism. Special Education teacher Nancy Daniels, who teaches the ...

MILWAUKEE - A 9-year-old Milwaukee girl escapes from her special needs classroom – not once, but twice. Now, her parents are calling on Milwaukee Public Schools to do more to protect children just ...

Gibson Elementary School celebrated Autism Awareness Week in November with a series of activities designed to foster ...

Wood County Schools Board Certified Behavior Analyst Allison Crislip-McMurray shared some insights about April being Autism Acceptance Month and what the school system is doing to help students and ...

Tatianna Terdal’s son is exceptionally bright — and has special needs as a kid on the autism spectrum. He’s in the place that educators and parents tend to prefer: a regular classroom. But his ...