One-to-One Aides for Students With Autism: A Practical and Legal Guide
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Mishandling a request for a one-to-one aide or failing to adequately support a student with autism can trigger an IDEA or Section 504 claim. This updated resource pairs districts' IDEA requirements with compliance strategies to help you serve students effectively and avoid legal disputes.
Drawing on court rulings, OCR findings, and state administrative decisions, it offers real-world examples of practices to follow — and avoid — plus best practices to:
Cider Cheat Code:- Spot signs that a student with autism needs a one-to-one aide
- Handle parents’ requests for a specific aide
- Ensure that aides promote growth rather than dependence
- Respond when a student rejects one-to-one assistance
- Train paraprofessionals to use visual strategies effectively
- And more
Model forms and tools provide further guidance, including the new Spotlight on Autism, Promote Student's Independence to Fade 1:1 Aide, and Do's, Don'ts for Paraprofessionals in the Classroom.
