Covers the diagnosis of autism; Early Intervention services, preschool special education, and school-age special education for children with autism; instructional practices and additional support services; tips for parents and information on support groups and additional resources.
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We understand how difficult it can be to navigate the New York City Department of Education. Parents can spend an enormous amount of time researching different programs or simply trying to understand their child’s school-related rights.
AFC’s free know-your-rights guides, tip sheets, and other resources can help you advocate successfully for your child.
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This guide helps families of students with disabilities prepare for life after high school, explaining educational rights, IEP advocacy tips, and resources for college, career, and social services.
If your child is not receiving the proper special education services, you have due process rights, including the right to request an impartial hearing. This guide explains how to request and prepare for an impartial hearing in easy-to-understand language.
Special education should not be a bar to admission or participation in a gifted and talented program. A student can have special education needs and be gifted and talented at the same time. This guide has been written to help you work your way through the system if that’s the case for your child.
Timeline of the referral, evaluation, and recommendation process. Includes information on the rights of parents throughout the process.
This fact sheet explains school options for students who are struggling in middle school and high school and need a fresh start, including transfer schools, YABCs, and high school equivalency programs.
This fact sheet explains what testing accommodations are available when taking the GED and how to request them.
This fact sheet explains how to apply for OPWDD, A New York State agency that provides therapeutic services, supportive employment, and day programs for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This tip sheet explains how students and parents can report bullying to school, district, or state agencies.
This guide explains how you can help your preschool child receive services to address a developmental delay or disability. Read about the services available, step-by-step instructions for requesting services, and your rights.