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Are You Up to Date on IDEA 2004?

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Last year at this time the President signed into law a bill amending the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004). IDEA 2004 builds on the education reforms in the No Child Left Behind Act and includes reforms that will help teachers, parents and schools ensure that every child with a disability received a quality education.  read more »

Ideas for Using RDI at Home with Autistic Kids

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Set up situations where the child has to look at your face before the “cool thing” happens. Example: Say to your child “tomorrow is” (in an excited voice) then pause until your child looks at your face. When she looks you say “Valentines Day” with a huge smile.  read more »