MOAFAA

Missouri Advocates for Families Affected by Autism

Missouri Advocates For Families Affected by Autism

We are a citizens action group advocating and lobbying for families that have a child with special needs. We believe that EVERY child has a right to a FREE and APPROPRIATE EDUCATION and should NEVER BE LEFT BEHIND.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

The Awful Truth About Autism Speaks - AGE OF AUTISM

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Jeff Grisamore, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Monday, August 29, 2011

Family of Special Needs Boy Claims Republic Teacher Assaulted Him - kspr.com

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Jeff Grisamore, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Republic School District is the worst in Missouri; school accused of making middle school rape victim apologize to attacker | Plog#readerComments

Republic School District is the worst in Missouri; school accused of making middle school rape victim apologize to attacker Plog#readerComments

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Special Needs Student Sues Missouri School District Over Rapes - ABC News

Special Needs Student Sues Missouri School District Over Rapes - ABC News

Thanks to ABC News for covering this story.

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Washington Supreme Court returns favorable opinion in Dowler v. Clover Park School District | Copaa

Washington Supreme Court returns favorable opinion in Dowler v. Clover Park School District Copaa

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

7.30 - ABC

7.30 - ABC Hidden shame
The teachers using physical force to manage autistic children.

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Exclusive: Parents say abuse cover-up extends to state agency - CBS Atlanta News, Weather, Sports, Traffic - WGCL 46

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Family Of Dead Student Plans To Sue School - News Story - WSB Atlanta

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Parent of student sprayed with Lysol demands answers - CBS Atlanta News, Weather, Sports, Traffic - WGCL 46

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Monday, August 22, 2011

Lawsuit filed against Republic School District over rape claim | Springfield News-Leader | News-Leader.com

Lawsuit filed against Republic School District over rape claim Springfield News-Leader News-Leader.com

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

School forces raped girl to apologize to attacker — RT

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Exclusive: Parent say Fulton covered up student abuse - CBS Atlanta News, Weather, Sports, Traffic - WGCL 46

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Johnson: Parents concerned by handcuffing of autistic boy - The Denver Post

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Family Of Dead Student Plans To Sue School - News Story - WSB Atlanta

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Balancing Budgets on the Backs of the Most Vulnerable...Children with Autism | Psychology Today

Balancing Budgets on the Backs of the Most Vulnerable...Children with Autism Psychology Today

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Special Education Tragedy | New York Special Education Attorney | Special Education Lawyer in New York

Special Education Tragedy New York Special Education Attorney Special Education Lawyer in New York

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Cuddy Special Education Law Blog: NYCDOE Upbraided for Placement Procedures

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Wildeman's Words: Everyone needs support in autism parenting

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Throwing the Flag When a Violation Occurs - Wrightslaw

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Follow-Up Letters "Testify" at Due Process Hearings and in State Complaints ... When You Cannot by Paula Flower - Wrightslaw

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Monday, August 8, 2011

Ed Secretary States to get school test waivers - Road Runner

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Sunday, August 7, 2011

New York supervisor charged in autistic patient's death | 7online.com

New York supervisor charged in autistic patient's death 7online.com

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

KDE concerned over agency’s reports on restraints of students with disabilities - News Headlines - Kentucky School Boards Association

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Court Revives Suit Over School Isolation Room - The School Law Blog - Education Week

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

The Business Case for Preventing and Reducing Restraint and Seclusion Use | SAMHSA

The Business Case for Preventing and Reducing Restraint and Seclusion Use SAMHSA

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Autism Insurance Settlements Ill-Conceived, Advocates Say - Disability Scoop

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

'Wandering' Diagnosis Gets Green Light - Disability Scoop

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Lawmakers Push For Full Funding Of IDEA - Disability Scoop

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Disability Legislation On Hold As Congress Nears Recess - Disability Scoop

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

For Executives at Group Homes, Generous Pay and Little Oversight - NYTimes.com

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Autism foundation's IRS filings raise eyebrows | StarTribune.com

Autism foundation's IRS filings raise eyebrows StarTribune.com

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Plan To Regulate Subminimum Wage Sparks Debate - Disability Scoop

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

McDonald's Manager Accused Of Punching Customer - News Story - WSB Atlanta

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Debt Crisis May Spell Trouble For Disability Benefits - Disability Scoop

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Licensing Of Behavior Analysts Called Into Question - Disability Scoop

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

State to regulate Rotenberg Center's shock treatment - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Respite Care To Get Boost From Feds - Disability Scoop

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Study: Bullying More Common Among Students With Disabilities - Disability Scoop

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

'Pink room' for students exhibiting violent behavior at Palmer's Old Mill Pond School closes after anonymous complaint | masslive.com

'Pink room' for students exhibiting violent behavior at Palmer's Old Mill Pond School closes after anonymous complaint masslive.com

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Monday, August 1, 2011

Parents Accuse Katy ISD of Abuse, Cover-Up

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Heidi Atkins Lieberman, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Teacher punching special needs student caught on video | KOB.com

Teacher punching special needs student caught on video KOB.com

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

School board votes 4-2 to limit prone restraint of special-needs kids

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

Charter school restraint suit: Princeton House Charter School sued by family who says daughter was bruised, frightened by staff - OrlandoSentinel.com

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Labels: Autism, Chris Nicastro, DESE, Jeff Grisamore, Lee's Summit R-7, restraint, seclusion, Stephen Barr

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faceofautism: Lee's Summut, MO, United States; I am the mother of three beautiful children. Two of them have graduated from high school. One of those is in college taking remedial courses because she didn't receive the free and appropriate education that she was entitled to. I am now paying college tuition for that education. My third child is autistic and was forced to drop out of school. He was receiving no services for his autism and was no longer progressing in his classes. He was being destroyed emotionally, psychologically, and mentally. He was forced to take medication to just attend school and that affected his liver. He is 17 years old. He has a nonverbal IQ of 123 and the interpersonal skills of a one year old. My taxes have paid for an $8.6 million administration center, $12 million aquatic center, $250,000 for band uniforms,and a $15 million elementary school with empty classrooms. They have not paid for my children's education. My district boasts that they spend the least amount per student of any other district in the area. But, they will hold up their facilities to those in the much richer county to the west. We also have the second highest tax levy in Jackson County.

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