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Brookline organization aims to use music as a tool to communicate with people with Autism

May 19, 2016 By Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News & Events Tagged With: Advocates for Autism in Massachusetts, attorney, autism, Autism Higher Education Foundation, Autism Speaks National, behavioral, Exceptional Parent Magazine, Harvard Medical School

The Autism Higher Education Foundation Pioneers Programs for Those with Autism
Cancro, Lorraine, The Exceptional Parent

May 1, 2009 By Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News & Events Tagged With: The Exceptional Parent, Esq., developmental disabilities, autism, Autism Higher Education Foundation, Boston Conservatory, Exceptional Parent Magazine, Massachusetts, Vanda Marie Khadem

Vanda Marie Khadem

March 28, 2016 By Editor

Vanda Marie Khadem

  Founder and President Vanda Marie Khadem is an attorney in private practice at Khadem Law Office. Vanda has been in practice for over 25 years. She specializes in all aspects of family law as a litigator, mediator, Parent Coordinator, and Guardian Ad Litem involving neurodivergent/special needs children. In addition, she also represents families of […]

Filed Under: Board Of Directors Tagged With: Faculty member, Family law, Distinguished Citizens Award, WUMB FM, WBUR, House of Possibilities, Legal Expert, attorney, Autism Higher Education Foundation, Exceptional Parent Magazine, Founder, President, Vanda Marie Khadem

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Two Oliver Ames High School Students Obtain Internship Positions with Bristol Probate and Family Court

EASTON — Superintendent Lisha Cabral and Principal Kelly Cavanaugh are pleased to share that two Oliver Ames High School Transition Program students have obtained internship positions with the Bristol Probate and Family Court through the AutismHigher Education Foundations (AHEF) Paralegal Assistant Training (PLAT) Program. Bristol Probate and Family Court is one of 25 courts that […]

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