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Awareness, Acceptance… Something’s Missing When It Comes to Autism

In recent months, there’s been a push by the autism community to replace the word “awareness” with “acceptance;” to move on from simply promoting awareness to bringing about acceptance and inclusion of individuals on the spectrum.  What’s the big deal … Continue reading

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Disabled Students and the Suspension Gap

Last week, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights issued a report on school discipline, and the role of race and disability in student suspensions.  The report found that students with disabilities are about twice as likely to be suspended when … Continue reading

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The R-Word: Intent v. Impact

The R-word has been getting a lot of attention lately.  Jane Lynch, of Glee fame, and other celebrities have made concerted efforts to educate the public regarding the r-word and other social slurs.  Health professionals and the federal government have … Continue reading

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