SANDWICH — In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, the Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives (MOEC) wishes to highlight the partnership between several of its collaboratives and the Autism Higher Education Foundation’s Paralegal Assistant Training (PLAT) program. Founded by Vanda Marie Khadem in 2016, the PLAT Program was launched by the Autism Higher Education Foundation (AHEF) in […]
Working with the PLAT program has been such a great benefit for our students
“Working with the PLAT program has been such a great benefit for our students. It has given them a platform to flourish and prove their skills and value within the law office community. We have seen a few of our students dramatically increase their ability to self-monitor, focus, manage time, and problem solve in an […]
Paralegal Assistant Training Program provides wonderful opportunities for development
“The Paralegal Assistant Training Program provides wonderful opportunities for development in job skills and independence in the community for students that need a structured environment and approach. I currently have two students working in different settings in the Boston area. They are proud of their work and relationships that have developed with co-workers. My students […]
Jeffrey A. Keilson Adult Services
Jeff has 40 years experience working with elders, peoples with autism, people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, people with brain injuries, and persons with mental health needs and their families. His experience is focused on developing and evaluating comprehensive local and state-wide systems of services and supports, including family supports, residential, day and employment, […]
Finding satisfaction in office work
BROOKLINE By Laura Lovett On a snowy day in February 2015, Probate and Family Court Chief Justice Angela M. Ordonez had a conversation with Vanda Marie Khadem, founder of the Autism Higher Education Foundation. The topic: A new program called the paralegal assistant program, designed to give young adults with autism work experience and help […]
Brookline organization aims to use music as a tool to communicate with people with Autism
BROOKLINE By Laura Lovett For Vanda Marie Khadem, founder of Autism Higher Education Foundation, music is an emotional outlet. Growing up she was too impatient to learn to read music, so she taught herself by ear. As an adult she composed. She is now a family lawyer but has kept up with music, something […]
The Autism Higher Education Foundation Pioneers Programs for Those with Autism Cancro, Lorraine, The Exceptional Parent
The Autism Higher Education Foundation Pioneers Programs for Those with Autism: From Alliances with Universities and Colleges to Provide Avenues to Higher Education to a Pioneering Effort with the Boston Conservatory to Offer Musical Instruction, the Autism Higher Education Foundation Is Opening Doors of Opportunity to Adults with Autism The incidence of autism has […]
Stephen Shore
International consultant, lecturer and writer on autism Diagnosed with “Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies” and “too sick” for outpatient treatment, Dr. Stephen Shore was recommended for institutionalization. Nonverbal until four, and with much support from his parents, teachers, wife and others, Stephen is now a professor at Adelphi University where his research focuses on […]
Marcus D. Ferro, Esq.
Marcus Ferro, Esq. is a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Upon graduating with a Juris Doctor from the University of Massachusetts School of Law, Marcus started and operated a solo law practice based in New Bedford and Boston that covered a diverse range of practice areas with a primary focus on criminal defense. […]
