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First recording for our 32nd Annual Autism and Disabilities Conference is completed! Jennifer Swanson, attorney, provided excellent advice on how to work collaboratively with parents! You can still sign up for the entire Conference on our web page...6 total topics will be covered!
National Educators Law Institute | Conferences
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The nuances and complexities of providing an appropriate education for students on the spectrum requires continuous training. Join us for Live and On Demand NELI Webinars covering 6 topics and receive...
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Who will be presenting at our Autism and Disabilities Conference?![]()
-Cynthia Buechler![]()
-Gail Cheramie![]()
-Ann Hughes![]()
-Heather Hughes![]()
-Jennifer Swanson![]()
-William Buechler![]()
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A full outline of topics is available on our web site, sign up today!
Austin ISD target of first enforcement of Texas “bathroom bill”
www.texastribune.org
The complaint was filed via a state tip line alleging an Austin High School student used a bathroom not aligned with their sex at birth, according to the attorney general.
Molecular Chain Reaction Behind Autism Identified - Neuroscience News
neurosciencenews.com
A new study discovers how nitric oxide triggers a biochemical domino effect in the brain, leading to mTOR overactivation in autism.
Suspected school shooter's father convicted of murder
abcnews.com
Colin Gray was found guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter.
Special education students learn job skills to launch a career in Colorado's outdoors industryCherry Creek School District is offering very Colorado-specific skills to help special education students at Smoky Hill High School succeed after graduation.
Your DNA Is Constantly Moving, and It Could Hold the Key to Cancer and Autism
scitechdaily.com
Human DNA constantly refolds in 3D space, and these looping dynamics regulate gene expression and cell identity.
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Who will be presenting at our Autism and Disabilities Conference?![]()
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-Cynthia Buechler![]()
-Gail Cheramie![]()
-Ann Hughes![]()
-Heather Hughes![]()
-Jennifer Swanson![]()
-William Buechler![]()
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A full outline of topics is available on our web site, sign up today!
Michigan Schools Turn to Virtual Special Ed Therapists
wowo.com
LANSING, MI (WOWO) Staff shortages are prompting some Michigan school districts to rely on virtual speech pathologists and social workers to deliver special education services, according to reporting ...
Private Equity Increasingly Taking Over Autism Therapy Centers
www.disabilityscoop.com
Private equity firms are rapidly acquiring autism therapy centers across the nation, raising questions about the impact on kids in need of services.
www.smithsonianmag.com
Researchers examined the prevalence of autism among nearly three million people born in Sweden over the past four decades
Austin ISD can now run its special education program without state oversight
www.kut.org
The Texas Education Agency sent a letter to the district on Tuesday saying it would end its oversight of district's special education services after three years.
Researchers Discover Molecular Difference in Autistic Brains
medicine.yale.edu
Brains of autistic individuals have fewer of a specific kind of glutamate receptor, supporting an idea that autism is driven by a signaling imbalance. The
Texas families begin applying for private school vouchers
www.texastribune.org
The application period will close March 17. If demand exceeds the $1 billion available, the state will prioritize students based on family income and whether they have a disability.
Have you registered for our Autism and Disabilities Conference yet? Great speakers and timely topics await! nelilaw.net/conferences
World-first toolkit puts autistic lens on suicide prevention
medicalxpress.com
Researchers from La Trobe University have launched a world-leading toolkit for health care professionals to better identify and support Autistic adults at risk of suicide.
Fort Worth ISD loses appeal of state takeover
www.texastribune.org
The state education commissioner is clear to appoint new leadership after an administrative court ruled in favor of the Texas Education Agency.
TEA releases guidelines for school systems after recent student-led walkouts
www.kxan.com
On Tuesday, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) shared its guidelines as a reminder for school systems regarding student walkouts, absences and district responsibilities. These guidelines follow recen...
Should dyslexia be its own IDEA category? These bipartisan bills say yes
www.k12dive.com
Supporters say the change would improve dyslexia identification practices, but critics worry it could delay interventions and lead to misidentification.
Texas dyslexic students in special ed surges more than 600%, report says
www.kxan.com
A massive increase in the number of students with dyslexia within Texas special education programs. It’s one of the stories coming out of the 2025 Texas Education Agency (TEA) annual report r...NELI
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