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In my new book, The Politics of Autism, I discuss how special education is failing children with autism; not because we are not trying—we are. We are spending about 2.25 times as much per special ...

The number of children identified with autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. has been on the rise for the past two decades.

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Maryland leaders shared a five-year autism plan for the state during Autism Acceptance Month in April. The plan focuses on education, safety and implementing inclusive policies. According to Lt. Gov.

Nathan Palmer built Polaris Academy, Arizona's first autism-certified school, after finding no suitable option for his son.

At Plains Elementary School, students watch closely as speech-language pathologist Kelly Shenk carefully sounds out words.

Lawyers for the mother of a five-year-old child with autism who says he was left without a school place this year “solely” ...

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