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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), include onsite occupational,…
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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 challenges with…
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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 statewide. Their vision of keeping…
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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 of the school’s critical growth components. The Autism…
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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…
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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 an Autism-only school. In addition to raising…
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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 strategies for quality education for a…
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by Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen E-mail: Athigpen@aaed.org AUTISM EDUCATION – The link between science, technology, engineering and math is identifying problems and creating solutions. That’s what the Autism Academy for Education and Development did in preparation for the 2019 Science Fair STEM Night. Tempe campus teachers Darnell Cherry, Ronald Burd and Elizabeth Ulrich identified the problem. The team of teachers went back to the chalkboard to evaluate…
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By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen AnthonyKaDarrellThigpen@gmail.com AUTISM – With more than 300 registrations and counting, the Autism Academy for Education and Development (AAED) is making waves for the new school year. The school is hosting two separate pool parties, east and west valley students and families will have an opportunity to splash into fun. The…
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By Anthony KaDarrell Thigpen Email: Anthony_Thigpen@aol.com AUTISM ACADEMY – Speed sprinting, hurdling hurdles, coaching, and training are the characteristics that define Trevaia Williams-Davis. Now, she’s sharing her shining experiences with students enrolled at the Autism Academy, a school for children with autism. Initially, the goal is to help students with coordination, balance, strength, and locomotor…
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