What health-related actions should be taken in response to a student removing their cloth face covering briefly or for a short period of time?  Removal of a cloth face covering briefly or for short periods of time of less than 10 minutes are relatively low risk, although not recommended.  School staff will want to remind […]

As temperatures warm up, people start to get out and about and many start to flock towards bodies of water to stay cool.  While water can be quite relaxing and therapeutic for autistic children, it can also pose a real danger.  Like many young children, autistic children are often attracted to water and don’t understand […]

We are truly thankful to you all for taking the time and effort to help ensure the success of our Enhanced Behavior Support Bill (SB 5506). I am thrilled to share with you the update that our bill is scheduled for an executive session (vote) on February 2nd. We must ensure that the policy committee […]

July 26, 2022 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which gave disabled people the right to access housing, employment, education and public spaces without discrimination and with the guarantee of reasonable accommodation. While autism was not a common diagnosis back in 1990, the rights guaranteed by the ADA benefit people […]