Schools and Childcare
Young children, youth, and adolescents spend a significant about of time in school, expanding their academic, social, and life skills. However, while in school, they often require various supports and accommodations. By law, children with ASD are entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). This means, they must receive appropriate supports and minimal restrictions to help them be successful in an educational program. There are many possibilities including public or private schools, inclusive education classes or classes specifically for children with disabilities, charter schools, and home schooling – all with a wide-range of accommodations. It is important to know as much as possible about a child’s education. From early childcare through higher education or vocational school, use the tools and resources in the Schools and Childcare to learn more about helping children and youth with ASD get what they need from their educational programs.
Child Care and Preschool
- ABC Behavior Chart
- Discover More About Friendship - Reading List
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me - Book
- Tips for Building Social Skills Video
- Tips for Common Education Challenges Video
- Tips for Play Dates
- Tips for Play Dates Video
- Tips for Selecting Toys Video
- Tips to Help with Toileting Skills
- Tips to Help with Toileting Skills Video
- Tips to Prepare for Transitions Between Activities
- Tips to Prepare for Transitions Between Activities Video
- Toileting Cues
- Toileting Process
- Visual Countdown Tool
Elementary and Middle School
- ABC Behavior Chart
- Common Education Challenges
- Discover More About Friendship - Reading List
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me - Book
- My Personal Hygiene Tasks
- Personal Hygiene is Important
- Tips for Building Social Skills
- Tips for Building Social Skills Video
- Tips for Common Education Challenges Video
- Tips for Personal Hygiene
- Tips for Personal Hygiene Video
- Tips for Play Dates
- Tips for Play Dates Video
- Tips to Help with Toileting Skills
- Tips to Help with Toileting Skills Video
- Tips to Prepare for Transitions Between Activities
- Tips to Prepare for Transitions Between Activities Video
- Toileting Cues
- Toileting Process
- Visual Countdown Tool
High School
- Common Education Challenges
- Discover More About Friendship - Reading List
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me - Book
- My Personal Hygiene Tasks
- Personal Hygiene is Important
- Tips for Building Social Skills
- Tips for Building Social Skills Video
- Tips for Common Education Challenges
- Tips for Personal Hygiene Video
- Tips for the Transition from School to Adult Life
- Tips for the Transition from School to Adult Life Video
- Tips to Prepare for Transitions Between Activities
- Tips to Prepare for Transitions Between Activities Video
- Visual Countdown Tool
Vocational School
- Tips for Building Social Skills
- Tips for Building Social Skills Video
- Tips for Common Education Challenges Video
- Tips for Personal Hygiene Video
- Tips for the Transition from School to Adult Life
- Tips for the Transition from School to Adult Life Video
- Tips to Prepare for Transitions Between Activities Video
- Visual Countdown Tool
Higher Education
- My Personal Hygiene Tasks
- Personal Hygiene is Important
- Tips for Common Education Challenges
- Tips for Personal Hygiene Video
- Tips to Prepare for Transitions Between Activities Video
Additional Kohl's Autism Awareness Resources
- ABC Behavior Chart
- Common Education Challenges
- Discover More About Friendship - Reading List
- Friends Like You Friends Like Me - Book
- Help with Challenging Behaviors in Public Places
- Social Story Template
- Tips after your Child Receives a Diagnosis of ASD Video
- Tips for Building Social Skills
- Tips for Common Education Challenges
- Tips for Communication Challenges Video
- Tips for Finding and Accessing Local Resources Video
- Tips for Toileting Skills Video
- Tips for Using Applied Behavior Analysis in Daily Activities Video
- Tips to Help with Feeding Challenges Video
- Tips to Increase Community Safety Video
- Tips to Prepare for Transitions Between Activities
- Tips to Prepare for Transitions Between Activities Video
- Visual Countdown Tool
External Resources
10 Must-Have Documents for Parents of Children with Specail Needs
12 Questions to Ask About Your Child's School Bus Ride
Asperger's Syndrome and Pursuing Eligibility for Services
Autism through the Lifespan - Transitions
Bullying and Autism Spectrum Disorder
College Planning for the High Functioning Student with Autism
Council for Exceptional Children
Developing an Individualized Transition Plan
Educating the Student with Asperger Syndrome
FAPE.org (Free Appropriate Public Education)
From IDEA to ADA: Legal Rights & Responsibilities Change after High School
How to Get the Most out of Your IEP Meeting
Inclusion: Leading the Way in Access for Everyone
Individualized Education Guide (IEP) and Other Resources
Lessons Learned from the First Year of College
Postsecondary Educational Opportunities Guide (Autism Speaks)
Preparing the School for Your Child with Asperger's Syndrome
Preparing the School for Your Child with Autism
Student-Directed Transition Planning
Special Education Terms and Definitions
Sticks and Stones will Break my Bones
Understanding the Student With Asperger's Syndrome: Guidelines for Teachers
The 5-Point Plan - Fostering Successful Partnerships with Families of Children with Disabilities
Teaching Tips for Children and Adults
Tips for Teaching High Functioning People with Autism
Toddler Talking – Tips for Parents
Transition Toolkit - Autism Speaks Family Services Toolkits
Understanding Special Education
Understanding the Student With Asperger's Syndrome: Guidelines for Teachers