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Did you know Student Tuition Organizations (STO's) of Arizona can help fund your student's tuition if they are eligible? This infographic showcases interesting stats around STO's, how they work, and who is eligible.
[Infographic] - Arizona ESA Explained
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Research Shows that Autism is Less Obvious in Girls
What To Do If Your Child With Special Needs Is Getting Bullied
You may already know that a child with special needs is more likely to get bullied. In fact, children with physical, developmental, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities—are at an increased risk of being bullied. Those with disabilities were two to three times more likely to be bullied than their nondisabled peers.
The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Explained
If you’re a parent of a student with autism or other exceptionalities, you may be familiar with the term ESA (Education Savings Account.) This is government-authorized savings account which essentially works as a debit card which parents can use to pay for their student’s education. A portion of Arizona taxpayer dollars are allocated to ESA’s, helping parents of students with disabilities cover services approved by the state government, including private school tuition, fees and more.
How Physical Activity Benefits Students with Autism or Other Exceptionalities
It is generally widely accepted that there is a positive correlation between physical activity and academic performance. However, it has become more evident that it's more important than ever for children with learning disabilities to exercise! Research has shown that children with learning disabilities have less developed gross motor skills, therefore they must work harder than children without learning disabilities to accomplish similar results.
Autism explained in a simple yet impactful way
A man spent two years creating a video explaining autism in his spare time. The creator had one goal: understanding and tolerance of autism. This beautiful video shows children things from another child's perspective, and is a great way to explain autism to children that may not understand fully why autistic children are different.
Why and How Students Should Hydrate
Great Resources for Parents of Children with Autism & Other Exceptionalities
Recently we received an email from a parent who is part of an organization called Caring4OurKids, made for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a few comorbid diseases such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. She was kind enough to provide us with a list of resources which parents in this organization have found very helpful. We thought we’d share with you too!
