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Proposed PA Budget Includes Increases for Education

Posted on March 5, 2015 by all about autism

Yesterday, Governor Tom Wolf proposed his plan for PA State spending for fiscal year 2015-16. I was pleased to see that he is including some significant new investments in education, both for early learning as well as K-12. Some of … Continue reading →

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Big Leap in Numbers: What Does It Mean?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by all about autism

In May of 2013, the American Psychiatric Association announced changes in DSM-IV. “Intellectual developmental disorder” replaced the term “mental retardation,” and the diagnosis for intellectual disability placed less emphasis on a person’s IQ score and greater consideration on clinical assessment. … Continue reading →

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The Journey to Employment: Celebrating NDEAM

Posted on October 24, 2013 by all about autism

Mike Shultz, a former early intervention student, who attended preschool at ELBS, went on to graduate from Central High and has been employed at Plastek for one year recently shared his journey to employment. A dream come true! He is … Continue reading →