Have you ever left an IEP meeting unsure about what was discussed or what certain sections of the document actually mean?You are not alone. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is one of the most important tools used to support students receiving special education services. Yet many families find the document difficult to understand because of unfamiliar terminology, educational jargon, and complex requirements.

This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.

This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.

The Autism Initiative is inviting a small group of its participant families to a field trip to the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 9 am to 11 am.

Cuando las familias navegan el sistema de educación especial, la cantidad de documentos puede volverse abrumadora rápidamente. Evaluaciones, IEP, boletines de calificaciones, informes de progreso, avisos de reuniones, correos electrónicos y otras comunicaciones contienen información importante. Sin embargo, muchas familias tienen dificultades para mantener estos documentos organizados y accesibles cuando más los necesitan.

This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.

School records can pile up quickly.Evaluations, IEPs, progress reports, report cards, emails, notices, assessments, and meeting notes all contain important information. Yet when families need these documents most, they are often scattered across folders, email inboxes, and file cabinets.Staying organized is one of the most effective advocacy strategies a family can use.

This interactive after-school program will offer children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), from ages 3 up to 13 years old, with social skills development through the arts. The program involves the participation of students’ parents to learn skills taught and then to reinforce them at home and in their communities. Students will explore various visual art forms in an interactive small group setting.

Los padres, madres y cuidadores de niños con discapacidades suelen dedicar gran parte de su tiempo a atender las necesidades de los demás.Si alguna vez se ha sentido abrumado, agotado o sin saber cómo equilibrar las necesidades de su familia con las suyas propias, no está solo.