\u200bThe Autism Advocacy Network (AAN) is a group of professionals who are committed to providing best practice special educational advocacy across the province of Ontario. The main goal is to assist individuals and families to navigate the education system.\u200b The Autism Advocacy Network will focus on positive proactive strategies and each professional will follow these guiding principles, – Facilitate improved communication between home and school Provide information about the special education process Assist parents in understanding the acronyms and jargon used within the education system, (IPRC, IEP, SNC) and provide strategies and supports to get need met Inform parents of their rights and responsibilities and those of the education system Share resources that will assist in understanding the special education process Provide direct support and or suggestions for individual situations Provide education and coaching to empower families to advocate on their children\u2019s behalf Provide in-school support, when requested<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","lpm_province":[26],"lpm_need":[72,52],"lpm_journey":[40],"lpm_service_type":[88],"lpm_language":[44],"lpm_keyword":[7314,7359,7356,7365,7386,7396,7398,7378,7392,7402,7397,7406,7440,7441,7526,7445,7457,7715,7598,7532,7529,7637,7619,7636,7560,7620,7599,7621,7581,7616,7589,7622,7664,7697,7695,7711,7724,7736,7752,7779],"class_list":["post-15322","lpm_program","type-lpm_program","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n