Tips and Tricks for Transition

Resource List for Transition from High School to
College

FERPA and HIPAA Info on Transition for your ASD student:
See U.S. govt. Nov. 2008 publication here:
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/HIPAAFERPAjointguide.pdf


The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Public and private postsecondary institutions that offer two-year education programs and award the associate degree.  (415)506-0234.
List of Institutions

 

The Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
Public and private senior colleges and universities.  (510)748-9001.
List of Institutions
College and Autism
 
Transition Matters - an interview James Williams
             

    East Bay Area College Options


Cal State East Bay, Hayward, CA (State College)
http://www20.csueastbay.edu/prospective/majors-and-classes/disabled-student-services/index.html

The Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC)

Students with disabilities may receive accommodations by registering with the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC)[1]. Students with temporary or permanent documented disabilities are provided classroom accommodations, standardized test accommodations and other assistance.

To apply for accommodations, complete the Accommodations Request Form each quarter after you register, with a printout of your class schedule attached. Forms are available at the SDRC Office. E-mail us for more information at sdrc@csueastbay.edu.

SDRC Hayward (510) 885-3868 (tel/TTY), (510) 885-4775 (fax)
SDRC Concord (925) 602-6716 (tel/TTY), (925) 602-6750 (fax)

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St. Mary's College, Moraga, CA (Private College)
http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/admissions-and-aid/undergraduate-admissions/ebcc.html
SMC Schools
Saint Mary's has four schools that provide a wide range of study options on the undergraduate and graduate levels. Each of our schools is part of the Saint Mary's community of scholars, and each school is committed to the expression and practice of humanistic values, understanding of one's responsibilities in society, and education that transforms our world.


Las Positas Junior College
http://www.laspositascollege.edu/dsps/

Disability Resource Center

Las Positas College is committed to excellence and accessibility for all students. The DRC offers academic and personal support for students with physical, communication, learning and psychological disabilities. Our goal is to encourage students to become independent and assertive participants in their own educational process. Accessibility in classes, facilities, and all services is our ultimate objective.


Diablo Valley Junior College
http://www.dvc.edu/org/departments/dss/

Manager: Shears, Stacey
Academic/Student Services Manager
925-685-1230 ext. 2926
SShears@dvc.edu
Location: SSC-202
Phone: 925-685-1230 ext. 2546
Sorenson V.R.S 925-270-1660
Hours: Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  Friday
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Office: Counseling/Support Services


Los Medanos Junior College
http://www.losmedanos.edu/admissions/

As one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, Los Medanos College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 

Admissions & Records services are available at the main campus in Pittsburg and at the Brentwood Center. 

Click here for Pittsburg Campus address, phone number and office hours.

Click here for Brentwood Center address, phone number and office hours.



                                      Texts that Reference Transition or ILS
The Princeton Review - Guiding Teens with Learning Disabilities -
Navigating the Transition from High School to Adulthood
by Arlyn Roffman


The Princeton Review – The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with
Learning Disabilities - 8th edition

Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
by Ann Palmer

Peterson's Guide to Students with Learning Disabilities

Unlocking Potential - College and other Choices for people with LDs and
ADHD

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum - A Parent's Guide to the Cognitive,
Social, Physical and Transition Needs of Teenagers with ASD
by Chantal Sicile-Kira

Steps to Independence - Teaching Everyday Skills to Children with Special
Needs by Bruce Baker and Alan Brightman

James Stanfield Company - Transition to Adulthood Curriculum

"Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education - Know
your Rights and Responsibilities" from the U.S. Dept. of Ed. website.

California Dept. of Education - Transition to Adult Living - download
from the CDE website or can be ordered directly

There are other publications available from ed.gov on the
Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
and when it is appropriate to disclose a disability in the workplace etc.
that might be of interest to some teens who work part-time.

*Thank you ASD parents for the above list.*

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MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Serving Individuals, Families and Professionals who live and work with More Advanced Individuals with Autism,  Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.

P.O. Box 524, Crown Point, IN  46308

Ph. 219-662-1311, fax 219-662-0638

Email:  info@maapservices.org ;  website:  www.maapservices.org

 Post - High School Supports: by Mary Anne Neiner

By: IEP Publications & Resources:

http://www.ritap.org/IEP/content/RI-Secondary-IEP-form-2008-final.doc


Web resources:

 “Asperger Conversations”, an online radio program offering weekly audio posts by Larry

Welkowitz, Ph.D., professor and psychologist at Keene State College in Keens, New Hampshire

http://welkowitz.typepad.com

  

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition

www.ncset.org

 

Opening Doors to Post-Secondary Education and Training

www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsea/een/pdf/tranopndrs.pdf

 

The Parents' Place of Maryland

www.ppmd.org

 

Transition and Post-School Outcomes for Youth with Disabilities

http://www.ocecd.org/ocecd/h_docs/0710-MAAP-PostHSsupports.pdf


Transition Coalition

www.transitioncoalition.org

 

Transition Planning for Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities:

Information for Families and Teens

www.communityinclusion.org/transition/familyguide.html

 

National Clearinghouse for Post secondary Education of Individuals with Disabilities

www.heath.gwu.edu

 

College and Autism
 
http://www.positivelyautism.com/volume3_issue04/section5.html
 

Transition Matters - an interview James Williams
http://www.positivelyautism.com/volume3_issue04/section1.html
 
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/node/64

http://www.heath.gwu.edu/node/679

Books:

A book that lists programs at various school in many (if not all) states:

The K & W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit

Disorder: A Resource Book for Students, Parents and Professionals  6th Edition, Published by

Princeton Review Publishing. L.L.C., 2315 Boradway, New York, NY  10024

 

Summer Pre-College Programs: 

  

Florida

College Living Experience

7340 Southwest  27th Place, Ste. 3003

Davie, FL 33314

(800) 486-5058, Fax (954) 370-1895

 

Florida A&M University

The College Study Skills Institute Learning Development and Evaluation Center

Unit 555 Orr Drive, Mobile Unit #3

Tallahassee, FL  32307

(850) 599-3180, (850) 561-2783 (TTY), Fax (850) 561-2513

 

Georgia

Brenau University, The Learning Center

One Centennial Circle 

Gainesville, GA  30501

(770) 534-6134, Fax (770) 534-6221  

 

Iowa

St. Ambrose University

Summer Transition Program

518 West Locust

Davenport, IA  52803

(319) 333-6161 (V/TTY), Fax (319) 333-6243

 

Massachusetts

Boston University

Summer Transition Program

Office of Disability Services

19 Deerfield Street

Boston, MA  02215

(617) 353-3658, Fax (617) 353-9646

 

Landmark School

Preparatory Summer Program

Prides Crossing, MA 01965-0417

(978) 927-4440, Fax (978) 927-7268

 

New York

Adelphi University

Summer Diagnostic/Experimental Program

Eddy Hall, Lower Level

Garden City, NY  11530

(516) 877-4710, Fax (516) 877-4711

 

Iona College

College Assistance Program (CAP)

715 North Avenue

New Rochelle, NY  10801-1890

(800) 231-IONA, (914) 633-2159, Fax (914) 633-2174

 

Lynn University

Summer Enrichment Program

Old Forge Center, P.O. Box 1159

Old Forge, NY  13420

(800) 351-5327, (315) 369-2740, Fax (315) 369-2807

 

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)

Introduction to Independence Program

Independence Hall, 300 Carleton Avenue

P.O. Box 9029

Central Islip, NY  11722-9029

(631) 348-3354, Fax (631) 348-0437

 

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Explore Your Future (EYF)

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

52 Lomb Memorial Drive

Rochester, NY  14623-5604

(716) 475-7129 (TTY), Fax (716) 475-2787

 

Ohio

Muskingum College

First Step Summer Transition Program

Center for Advancement of Learning

163 Stormont St.

New Concord, OH  43762

(740) 826-8280, Fax (740) 826-8404

 

Vermont

Landmark College

Summer Skills Development Program

River Road South

Putney, VT  05346

(802) 387-4767, Fax (802) 387-6868

 

Washington

University of Washington

DO-IT Scholars Program, Box  355670

Seattle, WA 98195-4842

(206) 685-DOIT, Fax (206) 221-4171

 

West Virginia

Marshall University

Higher Education for Learning Problems (H.E.L.P.)

Myers Hall, 520 18th Street

Huntington, WV  25755

(304) 696-6252, Fax (304) 696-3231

College programs:

Chapel Haven

“We are the country’s only combined state-accredited special education facility and independent

living facility for adults with cognitive disabilities.” New in the 2005/06 school year is a specific

program for students with high functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Contact info:

Chapel Haven

1040 Whalley Ave.

New Haven, CT  06515

203-397-1714 ext. 113

www.chapelhaven.org

 

The Brevard Center: Offers individual training modules for students with AS and Non-Verbal

learning differences

Contact info:

The Brevard Center at Brevard Community College

3716 North Wickham Rd., Ste.1

Melbourne, FL  32935

(866)603-1900

www.brevardcenter.org

 

Purdue University

They have no actual program, but they have an Adaptive Programs office that provides support

services (support group meetings, counseling) for students with AS

Contact:

Dr. Carol Dunning

Purdue University, Adaptive Programs

Student Services Annex 1

512 Third Street

West Lafayette, IN  47907-2003

Ph. 765-494-1246

Email: csdunning@purdue.edu

 

The Threshold Program at Lesley University

A two-year, non-degree, campus-based program for highly motivated young adults with divers

learning disabilities and other special needs interested in careers in one of Lesley University’s

fields of study – Business Services, Early Childhood Studies, and Human Services.

Lesley University

29 Everett St.

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-2790

www.lesley.edu/threshold/threshold_home.htm

 

The Berkshire Center: A post-secondary college or internship program for young adults with

learning disabilities.

Contact info: 

Admission Office: The Berkshire Center

Box 160

18 Park Street

Lee, Massachusetts

(413)243-2576

www.berkshirecenter.org

 

Life College.....

Their goal: "…to help each of our students develop economic and personal self-sufficiency"

Their program stresses the development of: Independent living skills, social skills development,

vocational readiness, decision-making, and fitness and wellness.

Students live in apartments.

Requirements for eligibility (this is not an inclusive list): must be at least 18 years old; must have

a diagnosis of LD or a related neurological condition that interferes with managing one's ability

to live independently, including (but not limited to) Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning

Autism; must score 70 or over in standardized IQ test; must demonstrate sufficient emotional and

behavioral stability and impulse control to live independently, function socially, follow laws and

participate in all aspects of the program.

Costs for the 10 month program (tuition and Room & Board): around $28,000

<>Some school districts may fund transition programs. Financial aid available. Tuition
($20,00 +/-), fees and related expenses may be tax deductible. Contact your insurance for information about tuition reimbursement.

Contact information:

Minnesota Life College

7501 Logan Ave. South, Ste. 2A

Richfield, MN 01 Logan Ave. South, Ste. 2A

Richfield, MN 55423

Phone: 612-869-4008

www.minnesotalifecollege.com

 

The College Support Program for Students with
Asperger's Syndrome:

Dowling College and The Cody Center at Stony Brook University

Long Island, NY

(631)952-9529

email: CEVillani@aol.com

 

Gersh College

358 Hoffman Lane

Hauppauge, NY  11788

(631)385-3342

www.gershacademy.org

 

Vocational Independence Programs,
New York Institute of Technology:

Certificate and Degree Programs

Independent living, social skills, and academic skills

Central Islip, NY  11722

(631) 348-3354

http://www.nyit.edu/ask/kb/?EntryID=181&View=entry
email:  info@vip-at-nyit.org


Vocational Support Program, Ohio State University

Don’t know very much about this program yet.

(614) 293-5183

email: mastriani.2@osu.edu

http://neurology.med.ohio-state.edu/vsp

 

St. Andrews Presbyterian College

1700 Dogwood Mile

Laurinburg, NC 28352

(800) 763-0198; (910) 277-5555

www.sapc.edu  

*Thank you to all ASD parents for the above info...*
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New Article:

August 12, 2008

Living with autism in college

(AP) -- When Dan Hackett started college, he didn't make the grades he knew he could.
Colleges are aware that that students with autism-like disorders face new challenges on campus.
Colleges are aware that that students with autism-like disorders face new challenges on campus.
Hackett, who has Asperger's syndrome, found at the Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh that some of his symptoms were holding him back. He had difficulty organizing his time and managing assignments.
"I always knew I could do better," said Hackett.
His parents tried to help, but he wasn't comfortable with them intervening at college. He was relieved to discover Achieving in Higher Education with Autism/Developmenta l Disabilities, a group that helps college students like him.
After contracting with AHEADD, Hackett's grade point average increased from 1.5 to 3.6.
"They kept me on track," says the now 21-year-old political science major. "They helped me manage my time."
Many students with Asperger's or other autism-like disorders face new challenges in a college setting. The syndrome hampers communication and social skills, so along with difficulties staying on top of their studies, these students may struggle with making friends and living more independently. They also may be more reluctant to ask for help.
It's a problem colleges and universities are "very aware" of as the first big wave of children with diagnosed autism-related disorders moves beyond high school, says Gwendolyn Dungy, executive director of NASPA, a Washington-based organization of student affairs administrators.
"We've been very interested in it and finding out how ready colleges are for these students," she said. "We want to establish a climate for success."
While higher education institutions usually make accommodations for students with disabilities, the law does not require them to provide the extent of services that students receive in kindergarten through 12th grade.
College students must become their own advocates, a change that can take them and their families by surprise, said Donna Martinez, executive director of George Washington University's Heath Resource Center, an online clearinghouse for students with disabilities.
"It's night and day" from high school, she said. "It's a whole different world."
Colleges are trying to educate faculty and staff about autism-related disorders and gauge how much services will cost, said Dungy, who organized a seminar on these questions at her association' s annual conference in March. Most colleges already provide services to students with disabilities or special needs.
For decades, only children with severe language and social impairments received the autism diagnosis. In the 1990s, the autism umbrella expanded, and autism is now shorthand for a group of milder, related conditions, known as "autism spectrum disorders."
One in 166 children is now diagnosed with autism, compared to 1 in 2,500 a decade ago.
There has been a corresponding surge in special education services for autistic children in elementary and high schools.
"More and more of these people who were identified (in the 1990s) could be headed to college," said Marjorie Solomon, who studies high-functioning children with autism disorders at the University of California Davis' M.I.N.D. Institute.
One college that has added services for such students is Marshall University, home to the West Virginia Autism Training Center. Through its College Program for Students with Asperger's Syndrome, graduate students help autistic students manage class assignments and develop social and living skills.
The program fields about 10 calls a week from parents of prospective students, said Barbara Becker-Cottrill, director of the training center. "The parents are saying, 'Wow, my student has the grades and there's a place that will provide the appropriate support for him or her?"' she said.
Students pay $3,200 per semester to enroll in Marshall's program. Advisers may speak with them several times a day, have weekly contact with their professors and help find them social activities. They might give guidance on dorm living or cafeteria food.
"Most classes are 50 minutes long, two to three times a day," noted program coordinator Marc Ellison. "The rest of the time, you're navigating the college community. My advice to students is to realize the least amount of time you spend in college is in the classroom."
Families looking for the right college for autistic kids should ask whether a school has a counselor who specializes in autism, if professors receive training about it, and what academic accommodations, such as additional time for taking tests, can be made, experts said. Students also should inquire about social opportunities: Does the school have an autism organization for students? Would the university help find a peer mentor?
Peter Breslin of South Salem, New York, knew his son, Jason, could handle college academics, but he worried about the rest of the experience. The center at Marshall has made all the difference, Breslin said, even though Jason doesn't always think to contact it himself.
"They have to seek him out," said Breslin. "He thinks he could do it without going to the center. But he really does need them."
Jason Breslin, 20, a music performance major, says, "They have all been very helpful and supportive of me. I tried a semester without going to the center and ended up with very low grades because of late assignments or no assignments turned in."
The Organization for Autism Research, a nationwide group, is creating a line of videos designed to educate college staff. The first is aimed at professors; a second, in the works, will be geared to resident assistants.
AHEADD, the Pittsburgh-based organization, recently opened offices in Dallas, Washington and Albany, New York. It charges between $4,200 and $5,700 per semester for help with all aspects of college life.

"We start with academics," says founder Carolyn Komich Hare. "If our students don't do well academically then they're not around to deal with the big issues."


New book on AS living experience : http://www-users.cs.york.ac.uk/~alistair/survival/
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The following information is from Parents Helping Parents...
http://www.php.com

Download the Transition Checklist
This is a comprehensive list of resources with an explanation of the service, documents needed to apply, age to apply, overview of services and other general information. Download the checklist.

http://www.php.com/sites/default/files/transition_Checklist_REV4.pdf


Private Health Insurance May Be Available Through Your Employer - Continued through Adulthood Check with your employer for a Disabled Dependent Waiver. Not all employers provide this but many do for both health and dental coverage.

Mental Health Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Call 1-800-704-0900

Life Planning

Public Benefits


http://www.php.com/sites/default/files/transition_Checklist_REV4.pdf


More Resources for Transition into Post Secondary, Vocational or Workability Programs


Jacobs' Ladder Educational Consultants

... The school years lay the foundation for a successful transition into college and the adult world of work. For many the school years ... parents who have students with learning differences and/or autism spectrum disorders. Jacobs Ladder offers: Psycho-Educational ...


Finding Solutions in Special Education

... appropriate educational programs specializing in transition periods post-secondary guidance and planning advocacy ... training and workshops professional development ( Autism Spectrum Disorder, Advocate-Special Education, Counseling, Education: ...


Exceptional Children's Assistance Center - ECAC

... e. Exceptional Parent Leadership Training f. Transition & Adult Planning g. Other topics when requested. ... is: 121 Depot Street Davidson, NC 28036 ( Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impaired / Deaf, Learning Disability, Mental ...

AWARE / Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii

... with disabilities College Initiative Project - a transition to college program for students with disabilities ( Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder, Behavior ...

ARC - San Francisco

... Program Supported living Community based programming Transition services school Adult services Areas(s) of Advocacy Focus: ... Department of Rehabilitation ( Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, ...

Community Options

... through affordable, custom-developed devices) Transition from School to Work (assistance for young adults ages 18-22 in ... can live independently in a home of their own ) ( Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental ...


Transition to Independent Living:


TAFT College - Independent Living
http://web.taftcollege.edu/student_services/independent_living.shtml

About the Program

The Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL) is a post-secondary experience for developmentally disabled adults emphasizing learning independent living skills.  The program stresses the importance of teaching people to accept responsibility for decisions and choices they make.

The program occupies 28 rooms in the Seventh Street residence hall, one of two residence halls on the Taft Community College campus and a 4-bedroom house in the community.


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Information.....

Post-School Outcomes

From: Parents Helping Parents  http://www.php.com
Transition to Adult Living: An Information and Resource Guide was designed to help students and their families, schools, teachers, communities, and state agencies facilitate the movement from school to post-school activities.

This guide supports compliance with federal and state law by showcasing research on best practices in secondary transition that helps youth move into adult roles. The guide also provides technical assistance in the appropriate implementation of the transition requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (also called, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, or IDEA ’04). The revision of this guide reflects the Final Regulations of IDEA ’04.

The guide further supports implementation of California legislation that has a direct impact on the transition from school to adult living of students with disabilities, such as the High School Exit Exam and Certificates of Educational Achievement or Completion.
http://www.calstat.org/transitionguide.html

Download this guide by clicking here.

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Resources: Asperger's DVD's.....

"ASPERGER SYNDROME:
Transition to Work"  (VHS video) Practical techniques to help students (or anyone with AS) get a job in the real world. It includes advice from a psychology professor with experience helping people with AS find jobs -- and from the director of a successful special needs career development program.  (Note: all the information in this video is also contained our video: ASPERGER SYNDROME: Transition to College and Work.)  For people with Asperger Syndrome or similar conditions preparing to enter the workforce.  34 minutes. Copyright 2001  $29.99


"ASPERGER SYNDROME:
Transition To College And Work" (DVD or VHS video) This program shows how to search for and apply to the right college, how to access special needs services in college and how to prepare in high school for success in college. It also contains all the information in our "Transition to Work" video to help students find and hold jobs after college. For high school students preparing for college or a job.  57 minutes.  Copyright 2001 $39.99

"INTRICATE MINDS:
Understanding Classmates With Asperger Syndrome" (DVD or VHS video) Candid interviews with teenagers designed to promote positive interactions between classmates and reduce isolation, harassment and bullying.  Using the challenges and strengths of students with Asperger Syndrome as examples, this video stresses the benefits of getting to know classmates who appear to be 'different' on the surface. For grades 7 through 12.  12 minutes. Copyright 2005   $29.99


"MANNERS FOR THE REAL WORLD -
Basic Social Skills" (DVD or VHS video) This video features clear descriptions and demonstrations that help children and teenagers master appropriate social skills for some of the most common interactions between people.  For grades 4 through 12.  43 minutes.  Copyright 2004   $29.99

 

"ASPERGER SYNDROME:
Success In The Mainstream Classroom” (DVD or VHS video) Interviews with parents, regular and special education teachers, a psychologist, an instructional aide and a social worker/case manager giving practical advice from their experience successfully integrating children with AS into classrooms.  For parents, teachers and others who support kids with AS.  43 minutes. Copyright 2000  $39.99

 

"ASPERGER SYNDROME DAD:
Becoming An Even Better Father To Your Child With AS"
(DVD or VHS video)

This program covers ten secrets parents can use to help a child with AS reach his full potential - and have fun along the way. The program features Drew Coulter -- a young man with AS while he was in college -- and his dad, Dan.  Through interviews, videos and photos, the program uses Drew's experiences from early childhood through the present to offer practical advice on being the dad your son or daughter with AS wants and needs.  For parents and grandparents of children who have Asperger Syndrome.  26 minutes.   Copyright 2004   $29.99

 

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Important News....
See: http://www.ed.gov/policy/speced/reg/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln

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More News:
Online Autism Courses FOR TEACHERS!
at NSU NovaSoutheastern University & the Autism Consortium of MSI are offering online graduate courses in autism for educators & speech & language pathologists. Students can enroll as part of a master's degree in special ed or as  non-degree seeking students.

Great Autism Spectrum Book Publishers.....
Jessica Kingsley Publishers is a wholly independent company, committed to publishing books that make a difference. They publish books for professional and general readers in a range of subjects, and are best known for their long established lists of books on Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities.  To view their book list, visit: http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/index.php/cat/aspergerautism


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New Program

CVS/Pharmacy Charitable Trust Lends Support to Students with Asperger's

The CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust Announces Five-Year CVS All Kids Can Scholars Program at Autism Society of America's National Conference


(CSRwire) WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND- The CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust announced on Thursday its five-year sponsorship of the CVS All Kids Can Scholars Program. First made public at yesterday's opening session of the Autism Society of America National Conference, each year the program will award $1000 scholarships to five students with autism to enable them to attend the college or trade school of their choosing. The program will be part of CVS' signature program, CVS All Kids Can™, a five-year $25 million commitment by the CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust and CVS/pharmacy to support children with disabilities.

Beginning in 2007, the CVS All Kids Can Scholars Program will be open to any student with autism who has been accepted into an accredited, post-secondary educational or vocational program of study. The program will be administered by the Autism Society of America (ASA) and judged based on the student's transcript, letters of recommendation and personal statement outlining the student's qualifications and proposed plan of study. The first scholarships will be awarded in Spring 2007.

In creating the CVS All Kids Can Scholars Program, CVS/pharmacy looks to support the mission of CVS All Kids Can: to help children with disabilities learn, play and succeed in life. By encouraging students with autism to attain a post-secondary education, CVS/pharmacy hopes to increase their opportunities for success and allow them to achieve their greatest potential.

"CVS/pharmacy has a long history of giving back to the communities in which we serve by supporting people of all abilities," said Eileen Howard Dunn, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Community Relations at CVS/pharmacy. "With CVS All Kids Can, we will help children with disabilities to reach their greatest potential because we believe that all kids can."

In addition to the CVS All Kids Can Scholars Program, CVS/pharmacy will also serve as a national co-sponsor of the "Evening of Champions" at the ASA Conference, "Lighting the Way to Hope: Navigating to Success and Solutions," held this week in Providence, RI. The Annual Evening of Champions Dinner is the established forum to celebrate and honor achievements in the autism community. CVS/pharmacy is proud to sponsor this year's event recognizing remarkable leaders and their heroic efforts on behalf of individuals with autism.

The larger ASA National Conference will be focusing on success and solutions for families and individuals living with autism. The conference attracts organizations, experts, teachers and parents from around the country whose lives are touched by autism. Keynote presentations and educational sessions will feature cutting edge contributors to autism research as well as strategies for success for teachers and parents. In addition to the Evening of Champions, CVS/pharmacy will sponsor "Lighting the Way to a New Society: Leading Others to Inclusive Communities," an educational session exploring effective ways to create a society to which individuals with and without autism can belong.

The goals of CVS All Kids Can are to raise awareness in schools and in local communities about the importance of inclusion; build barrier-free playgrounds so children of all abilities can play side-by-side; and provide medical rehabilitation and related services to children with disabilities. In addition to its work with the ASA, CVS/pharmacy and its more than 170,000 employees plan to help children with disabilities learn, play and succeed through partnerships with leading local and national nonprofit organizations including Easter Seals, The National Center for Boundless Playgrounds and many others.

About CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust
The CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust, Inc. is a private foundation managed by CVS Corporation (NYSE: CVS), which operates more than 6,100 retail and specialty pharmacy stores in 44 states and the District of Columbia in addition to its online pharmacy, CVS.com, and its pharmacy benefit management, mail order and specialty pharmacy subsidiary, PharmaCare. The Trust's mission is to provide funding for health care, education and community involvement initiatives in communities where CVS/pharmacy stores are located. General information about CVS is available through the Investor Relations portion of the Company's Web site at http://investor.cvs.com, or through the press room portion of the Company's website, at http://www.cvs.com/pressroom.


About the Autism Society of America
The Autism Society of America was founded in 1965 and has grown from a handful of parents into the leading source of information, research and reference on autism for more than 40 years. ASA is the oldest and largest grassroots organization within the autism community with more than 50,000 members and supporters connected through a network of nearly 200 chapters nationwide. ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.

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More News.....MAKING MATH REAL: AN OVERVIEW - 
The DVD  IS HERE!

--http://www.nyit.edu/ask/kb/?EntryID=181&View=entry

The emphasis of this overview DVD is on concept-procedure integration and
sensory-cognitive development, the two principal strands essential for
understanding and implementing the Making Math Real methodologies. Viewers
will learn multisensory, structured techniques that guide students from the
concrete to the abstract, thus helping them build essential development as
they link their concrete experience to the symbolic notation of math rather
than rely on rote memorization or tricks. Additional focus is on developing
symbol imaging, the principle sensory-cognitive tool for learning and
retaining math facts.  To order DVD visit.....
http://www.makingmathreal.org


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BUSINESS WEEK MAGAZINE
In Depth October 16, 2008, 5:00PM EST text size: TT

BitTorrent's Bram Cohen Isn't Limited by Asperger's

Bram Cohen has Asperger's, which makes it hard to deal with everyday life. Even so, he started his own company, BitTorrent

By Susan Berfield
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_43/b4105046863317.htm


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Tid Bits...

New DVD-

Surviving Due Process: Stephen Jeffers v. School Board
When Parents and the School Board Disagree

For more information on this DVD, Contact Harbor House Law Press, Inc. at http://www.harborhouselaw.com
or call 877-LAW-IDEA


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