Autism

The demands of raising a child with autism are great, and families frequently experience high levels of stress. Recognizing and preparing yourself for the challenges that are in store will make a tremendous difference to all involved, including the parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, and friends.

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Education
Open Center for Autism Now Accepting Applications
The Open Center for Autism school has received its provisional charter and is currently accepting applications. It now needs help preparing its application to the NYS Education Department to become an approved private school for special education. Interested parents who live in New York state, but have not yet made a formal application, please write OCA with the following information:
*Your child’s full name*Your home school district*The grade your child will be entering in the fall *Your full name and telephone number *Reason why you have not applied to the program (e.g., your child is too young, you live too far away, you are waiting for the school to be approved, etc).
OCA will use this information to demonstrate the need for its program to the NYS Education Department. For more information, contact Sarah Borris, Executive Director, at sborris@oautism.org or 800-661-1575, ext. 2.

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