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District specialists urge early supports as autism identifications rise; Project SEARCH highlighted
Summary
A district special-education presentation noted rising autism identifications and described evidence-based supports and transition programs. Officials said 13% of the district's special-education population is identified with autism and highlighted local internship-to-employment partnerships.
Dr. Angie Konecki of Special Education Services presented an autism-acceptance briefing to the board, outlining definitions, intervention strategies and district trends.
Konecki told the board autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder with variable presentation and described three functional support levels. She cited national and district trends: nationally she said "1 in 31 children is now…
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