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Using the latest adaptive technology and other critical supports, a 150-student private school allows students who are n...
02/18/2026

Using the latest adaptive technology and other critical supports, a 150-student private school allows students who are nonverbal to communicate and thrive.

Using the latest adaptive technology and other critical supports, a 150-student private school allows students who are nonverbal to communicate and thrive.

Months after Trump administration officials hyped a drug as a possible treatment for autism symptoms, one of the largest...
02/18/2026

Months after Trump administration officials hyped a drug as a possible treatment for autism symptoms, one of the largest studies examining its effectiveness in this population has been retracted.

Months after Trump administration officials hyped a drug as a possible treatment for autism symptoms, one of the largest studies examining its effectiveness in this population has been retracted.

Why the "R" Word Still Hurts and Why We Must Do Better
02/18/2026

Why the "R" Word Still Hurts and Why We Must Do Better

Erie, PA (February 18, 2026) - Every few years, it seems to happen again. A word many believed we had left behind quietly resurfaces—thi...

Share Your Strategies and “Promote Possibilities” at the 2026 RCPA Conference!
02/13/2026

Share Your Strategies and “Promote Possibilities” at the 2026 RCPA Conference!

RCPA continues to seek proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference Power in Purpose: Promoting Possibilities, which will be held September 29 – October 2

The office is an independent agency set up to improve the safety and quality of services for youth in residential treatm...
02/10/2026

The office is an independent agency set up to improve the safety and quality of services for youth in residential treatment facilities. It was established after a series of abusive incidents was brought to light. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said the work is vital as the ombudsperson is an advocate for at-risk youth.

The office helps improve safety and quality of services to ensure young people in residential placements are being taken care of properly.

States facing budget shortfalls have begun cutting Medicaid reimbursements for services. In some cases, they're targetin...
02/10/2026

States facing budget shortfalls have begun cutting Medicaid reimbursements for services. In some cases, they're targeting therapies that many families of people with autism say are essential.

States facing budget shortfalls have begun cutting Medicaid reimbursements for services. In some cases, they're targeting therapies that many families of people with autism say are essential.

Federal lawmakers are considering taking up legislation that would amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act...
02/10/2026

Federal lawmakers are considering taking up legislation that would amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a move that disability advocates fear could open the door to broader changes amid an already tumultuous time for special education.

Federal lawmakers are considering taking up legislation that would amend IDEA, a move that advocates fear could open the door to broader changes amid an already tumultuous time for special education.

A comprehensive study of 719 therapists, of whom over half identified as ethnic minorities, across 27 Pennsylvania menta...
02/06/2026

A comprehensive study of 719 therapists, of whom over half identified as ethnic minorities, across 27 Pennsylvania mental health agencies, shows strong support for bringing evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), into Philadelphia’s urban schools. This work responds to the state’s Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) policy, which mandates that community providers deliver these therapies directly in schools to reach underserved youth. Providers rated CBT above 4 out of 5 for acceptability, ease of use, and fit with student needs, signaling strong readiness even though actual CBT knowledge averaged only 12 out of 20—highlighting a clear need for training.

BETHLEHEM, PA — Urban school counselors are eager to use proven therapies for children’s anxiety and depression, according to a study led by a Lehigh University College of Education professor. …

The enhanced tax credits that make health insurance affordable for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians expired Dec. ...
02/06/2026

The enhanced tax credits that make health insurance affordable for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians expired Dec. 31, and the last day to enroll in coverage through Pennie was Jan. 31. According to the state, 2026 premiums are approximately double what they were in 2025.

As health insurance notices arrive across Pennsylvania, many families are discovering an alarming reality: without the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, their monthly premiums are set to skyrocket.

It’s long been thought that autism is far more prevalent in boys than girls. But findings from a new study looking at da...
02/06/2026

It’s long been thought that autism is far more prevalent in boys than girls. But findings from a new study looking at data across more than three decades suggest that may not be the case.

It's long been thought that autism is far more prevalent in boys than girls. But findings from a new study looking at data across more than three decades suggest that may not be the case.

After months of uncertainty, federal lawmakers approved a spending package that rejects Trump administration efforts to ...
02/06/2026

After months of uncertainty, federal lawmakers approved a spending package that rejects Trump administration efforts to alter the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and do away with some disability programs.

After months of uncertainty, federal lawmakers approved a spending package that rejects Trump administration efforts to alter IDEA and do away with some disability programs.

Gov. Josh Shapiro brought his proposed budget for the next year to lawmakers on Tuesday, pitching more than $53 billion ...
02/05/2026

Gov. Josh Shapiro brought his proposed budget for the next year to lawmakers on Tuesday, pitching more than $53 billion in general fund spending — with nearly 80% of the money going to just two state agencies.

The Department of Human Services continues to receive the most dollars from the general fund at $21.9 billion, followed closely by the Department of Education at $20.6 billion.

Combined, the two agencies are 80% of the total spending plan Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed for the 2026-2027 year.

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