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KEEPING THE AUTISM COMMUNITY CONNECTED – AAED Reaching Out to Parents, Paras and Teachers Every Step of the Way

Date Published:

March 22nd, 2020

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News

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autism activities, Autism Education, autism in children, autism social skills, Children With Autism, Schools For Autism

By Laura Newcomb Email: LNewcomb@aaed.org I have tears in my eyes. I’m sitting at my computer defining “Best Practices” for educating children with autism online. I know we’ll be back together again in our school buildings soon, but I am overwhelmed by the messages of concerned parents and staff – my heart is overflowing with compassion. COVID-19 has deeply impacted all of our lives. THE…Read More
Guest Blog Post – A Day In The Life Of A Student At Autism Academy

Date Published:

February 21st, 2020

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Autism

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autism activities, autism in children, autism social skills, autism support, autism therapy, Children With Autism, Schools For Autism, Teaching Autistic Children, Teaching Techniques

Bryce Blog Post: A day in the Life of a Student at Autism Academy One of our very own AAED student's has written a blog about what goes on for a typical day at school. Read about his story in our guest blog post for this week! This year, I am working in the PAES Lab, learning some new skills like how to do some jobs the right way. When I work at the PAES Lab, I have to clock in on the computer and…Read More
MEETING THE NEEDS WITH KALONA NEWCOMB – 8 OF 8 Critical Growth Components in Autism Education

Date Published:

December 18th, 2019

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Autism, Autism Education

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autism activities, autism in children, autism social skills, autism support, autism therapy, autism training, autistic children, autistic training, Children With Autism, Schools For Autism, Teaching Autistic Children, Teaching Techniques

By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: athigpen@aaed.org Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder have special needs that are best accommodated in Autism-only schools. Individual Educational Plans often require support services and specialized therapies. The Autism Academy for Education and Development places strong emphasis on meeting the needs of every student. Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), in…Read More
FOSTERING A FUN ATMOSPHERE WITH CARRIE HATANAKA – 7 of 8 Critical Growth Components in Autism Education

Date Published:

December 4th, 2019

Categories:

Autism, Autism Education

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autism activities, autism in children, autism social skills, autism support, autism therapy, autism training, autistic children, autistic kids, autistic training, Children With Autism, Schools For Autism, Teaching Autistic Children, Teaching Techniques

By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: athigpen@aaed.org Fostering a fun atmosphere seems to come natural at Autism Academy for Education and Development. While the previously mentioned growth components seem to require a savvy sense of educational expertise, making learning fun is equally as important. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by cha…Read More
CHARACTER BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT WITH DERRICK JAMERSON – 6 of 8 Critical Growth Components in Autism Education

Date Published:

November 26th, 2019

Categories:

Autism Education

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autism activities, autism in children, autism social skills, autism support, autism therapy, autism training, autistic children, autistic kids, autistic training, Children With Autism, Schools For Autism, Teaching Autistic Children, Teaching Techniques

By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: athigpen@aaed.org Building a culture of character amongst children with Autism is a multifaceted daily task that requires risks. Autism Academy for Education and Development is one of the nation’s leading experts in Autism education. The Arizona-based Autism-only school has nearly 180 employees, over 400 students, 6 facilities and 4 campuses statewid…Read More
CURRICULUM, COACHING AND CULTURE WITH SHAWN DAVIS – 5 of 8 Critical Growth Components in Autism Education

Date Published:

November 22nd, 2019

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Autism Education

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autism activities, autism in children, autism social skills, autism support, autism therapy, autism training, autistic children, autistic kids, autistic training, Children With Autism, Schools For Autism, Teaching Autistic Children, Teaching Techniques

By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: athigpen@aaed.org Autism Academy for Education and Development provides a curriculum, coaching and culture that defines the nation’s leading experts in Autism education. In doing so, AAED administrators strategically provide growth components in 8 areas of expertise focused on Autism education. Curriculum, coaching and culture is the 5th highlight o…Read More
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT WITH DARNELL CHERRY – 4 of 8 Critical Growth Components in Autism Education

Date Published:

November 15th, 2019

Categories:

Autism Education

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autism in children, autism social skills, autism support, autistic children, autistic kids, Children With Autism, Schools For Autism, Teaching Autistic Children, Teaching Techniques

By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: athigpen@aaed.org Positive behavior support is a huge hot topic in Autism education. This practice is called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which is explained in this article. The Autism Academy for Education and Development applies diverse techniques to support behavioral growth: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Augmentative Communication Devi…Read More
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE WITH KATIE NIEDER – 3 of 8 Critical Growth Components in Autism Education

Date Published:

November 7th, 2019

Categories:

Autism Education

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autism activities, autism in children, autism social skills, autism support, autism therapy, autism training, autistic children, autistic kids, autistic training, Children With Autism, Schools For Autism, Teaching Autistic Children, Teaching Techniques

By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: athigpen@aaed.org Actively tracking your future, allows teacher to gain a better sense of control of your life and prepares you for the kind of personal growth that allows you to live your best life. This is why Autism Academy for Education and Development places strong emphasis on two paths, academic leadership and parental support. A personal growth …Read More
AUTISM ACADEMIC AWARENESS WITH KIMBERLY BALTZLEY – 2 of 8 Critical Growth Components in Autism Education

Date Published:

October 31st, 2019

Categories:

Autism, Autism Education

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autism activities, autism in children, autism social skills, autism support, autism therapy, autism training, autistic children, autistic training, Children With Autism, Schools For Autism, Teaching Autistic Children, Teaching Techniques

By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: athigpen@aaed.org Many families raising children with Autism often get stuck in the struggle of securing the necessary support. Parents invest countless hours advocating for individualized education plans, support therapies, and quality schools. The Autism Academy for Education and Development is raising awareness about their comprehensive curriculum as…Read More
INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH JENNIFER SEVIER – 1 of 8 Critical Growth Components in Autism Education

Date Published:

October 23rd, 2019

Categories:

Autism, Autism Education

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autism in children, autism social skills, autism support, autism therapy, autism training, autistic children, autistic training, Children With Autism, Schools For Autism, Teaching Autistic Children, Teaching Techniques

By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: athigpen@aaed.org The Autism Academy for Education and Development has a comprehensive curriculum and understands the struggles of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our current weekly blog series contains 8 critical growth components, starting with Independent Living with Jennifer Sevier. The purpose of this series is to provide growth…Read More

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