Standardized Tests and Autism

All children attending school often become concerned about standardized tests. Imagine those tests if you had a learning disability.

Florida is among many states that have adopted standardized tests for students at various grade levels. The tests are not used to only monitor performance but often dictate if a student can progress to the next grade level. So what happens to students with various disabilities including autism? The Sun-Sentinel has a great article regarding these types of challenges facing the students and the educational system as a whole.