Grade Level: Postsecondary
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Becoming an Autism-Informed Organization
A practical, web-first toolkit that brings together core concepts from the BAO curriculum into one cohesive resource. Use this hub to navigate 15 pages across five modules—each designed for quick implementation, team discussion, and ongoing improvement.
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Teaching with Accessible Video
Video is the way many of us not only consume content for entertainment but also learn and access information. To be relevant to the interests of today’s youth, incorporate a variety of media in your teaching and use video to support all three Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles of multiple means of engagement, representation…
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What Are Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities?
A guide to intellectual disability, developmental disabilities, and IDD terminology and supports.
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How to Build a College List for Students with Learning Differences
Pathlitics analyzed 500+ verified student reviews about their college experience from students with ADHD, learning differences, and autism to find out what predicts success in college.
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A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity Videos
Award-winning A World of Difference: Embracing Neurodiversity celebrates and empowers families that are navigating the journey of learning differences. Produced by Beacon College, the show explores neurodiversity through conversations and interviews with experts, families, and successful adults who thrive with learning differences.
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Neurodiversity and the Postsecondary Transition
This PBS episode follows a Colorado mother as she explores postsecondary pathways for her neurodivergent son. Experts share strategies for a successful transition to college.
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Post High-School Resources for Individuals with Down Syndrome
The period following high school graduation can present many challenges. But it can also be a time of excitement, productivity, and great satisfaction. Planning for this transition from an early age can help the individual with Down syndrome mature into an adult who is as independent as possible.
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Policy Priorities for Young Advocates and Learning Disability Champions
Neurodivergent students, from Kindergarten through college, continue to face barriers due to the lack of proper funding, accommodations, and resources to support their academic success. Learn more about NCLD’s policy priorities for young advocates.
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College Transitions: Expanding Postsecondary Access for Neurodivergent Students
College Transitions helps neurodivergent students and those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) navigate the transition to higher education. As leaders in the field, the College Transitions team brings a mix of national experience, research, and practical program development to the table.
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Comparison Between Asset and Deficit Based Approaches
The focus on the assets of communities—rather than its needs, deficits, or problems—represents an important shift in mindset and practice for people who work with communities on issues of importance .