We help families understand their child’s educational rights and make sure they get the support they need at school. Our services include reviewing IEPs or 504 Plans, attending school meetings, and guiding parents through every step of the special education process.
Do you have questions, concerns, need support or don’t know where to turn to get your Autism related questions answered? At the Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin, we are here to help!Our Information and Assistance Coordinator is here to connect you to the services and support you need to help you on your Autism journey. Give us a call at (608) 630-9147 or email us at info@autismsouthcentral.org.
The Autism & Grief Project is a dedicated online platform designed to validate and support the grief of autistic adults. Our mission is to help adults with autism navigate and cope with the complexities of grief arising from the loss of a loved one or animal companion and provide guidance on addressing non-death losses, including challenges related to jobs or relationships.
This online toolkit for adults with autism offers a validating grief experience through personal and social stories, animated videos and other tools. Families, friends, professionals, and faith leaders can also find materials to help them understand autism, grief, and ways to offer support. Access the toolkit at the website below.
Additional Resources include resources for parents of autistic children under 18 and the toolkit in Spanish.
Autism 101 is a free workshop for parents, family members and caregivers of newly diagnosed children who are interested in learning more about Autism and the Autism Society of South Central WI. The session is led by members of our education committee who have children on the spectrum and consist of an overview of Autism followed by time for questions and answers.
Hi there! I’m Tara, and I’m a speech/language pathologist who has specialized in autism for over 20 years. I hope you will take some time to look around and explore my website (link below)! My goal is to provide value through resources, materials, and trainings. These will help special education teachers, speech/language pathologists, and parents of young autistic children.
We provide support, education and advocacy to individuals with Autism, their families and the community in south central and south western WI.
We are dedicated to improving the lives of all who are impacted by autism by providing information, resources and support, while raising awareness and acceptance in our community. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
There are a broad range of services offered through the CLTS Waiver Program to meet the needs and goals of your child and your family. Each plan is individualized and a CLTS case manager will work with children and their families to identify needs and goals that will help a child be an active participant in their home and community.
Area of expertise: Social Security Disability appeals
Madison, WI 53703
We believe the whole family needs to be supported to be successful.
The purpose of the Blue Crayon Foundation INC is to help create a community of acceptance for children with special needs.The Blue Crayon Foundation is committed to creating opportunities and experiences that children and families might not have in their everyday lives.The Blue Crayon Foundation will create partnerships with and educate the greater community about children with special needs.
Cedric Kostelyna brings a background in education to his legal practice. His teaching experience allows him to understand the unique needs of diverse families and individuals. His previous role at a nationwide family law firm provided him with the skills to guide families towards collaborative solutions, and when necessary, to litigate aggressively. In every case, Cedric advocates for putting the child’s rights and well-being as the paramount consideration.
Practice Areas: Family Law and Special Education Disputes.