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The ABA’s  (American Bar Association) Commission on the Mentally Disabled was established in 1973 to respond to the advocacy needs of persons with mental disabilities. It further branched out to other civil concerns for disabilities such as Down syndrome, Autism, and paraplegia. Install ramps for employees and clients with disabilities, warning signs for neighborhoods and parks, and other advocacies. 

What is Autism?

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts socially, and processes information. It’s called a “spectrum” because it varies widely from person to person—some people need a lot of support in daily life, while others may live independently.

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  • Challenges with social communication (like reading body language or understanding tone)

  • Repetitive behaviors or routines

  • Deep focus or strong interest in specific topics

  • Sensory sensitivities (like being very sensitive to sounds, lights, or textures)

Autism is not an illness or something to be “fixed.” It’s a different way of experiencing the world. Many autistic individuals have incredible strengths in areas like memory, creativity, or attention to detail.

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A Day in Our Shoes: Assistance for parents with special needs children
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  • Independent Living Skills Checklist (Free PDF) September 3, 2025
    When it comes to preparing a child or young adult for independence, the list of possible skills can feel overwhelming. No student is going to master every single item here, and you certainly wouldn’t see this many IEP goals written into one plan. Instead, think of this checklist as a menu of options—a way to...
    Lisa Lightner
  • 20 Patriotic Activities for Kids (without hating others!) September 2, 2025
    Hate is not a part of patriotism. You can love your country without hating others. Working the elections, working the polls, campaigning, contacting my legislators…those are things that are patriotic. Patriot. It’s a word that gets tossed around a lot lately. And misused a lot. Yes, here in America you can publicly disagree with your leaders and...
    Lisa Lightner
  • Can Schools Take Away Recess as Punishment? September 2, 2025
    Can the school take away my child’s recess? They withhold his recess as punishment! Can teachers take away recess? If you found yourself saying these things, you’re not alone. Should teachers be taking away recess as punishment? No! But, no that teachers rarely act in solace–the school principal sets the tone for the building. It’s...
    Lisa Lightner
  • Counseling Out: How Charter Schools Quietly Push Out Disabled Students. September 2, 2025
    Charter Schools and IEPs or Special Education is a very misunderstood concept, even though the law is actually pretty clear. Some of that confusion? It comes from the charter schools themselves. They often send a consistent message based on past practice—not what’s actually legal. This post has been floating around in my head for a...
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  • Autism and Sundowning: How to Manage Evening Struggles. September 2, 2025
    Lately we’ve been having a tremendous amount of trouble “managing” K at night. I don’t like to use that word, but don’t know what else to call it. It’s been taking both of us to get through the evening and it’s been very tiring if one of us is at basketball with B. In a...
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  • Too Old to be Considered for “Developmental Delay” on your IEP? August 29, 2025
    It’s weird, right? Your child has had an IEP for years, and his disability classification has always been Developmental Delays. Now, all of a sudden you feel blindsided because the school is telling you that they cannot check that box anymore. But your child is still disabled and has many delays. This can’t be right, can it? Well, yes,...
    Lisa Lightner

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