Perkins School for the Blind Transition Center

Keeping It Together When Faced with an Autism Diagnosis

Your child has received an autism diagnosis…now what? Many parents feel as though they are finally able to answer some of the questions they have had regarding their child, but still feel confused, overwhelmed, and frightened about what to do next. Parents are their child’s best advocate and...

A Child’s Right to Positive Behavioral Interventions

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are complex neurobiological disorders of early brain development. The deficits associated with ASDs may affect many aspects of individuals’ lives including socialization, such as developing relationships, communication, and activities of daily living. Government...