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Finding satisfaction in office work

June 15, 2016 By Editor

Sarah at the law offices

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 […]

Filed Under: News & Events Tagged With: Family Court, Chief Justice, Angela M. Ordonez, paralegal assistant training, developmental disabilities, Advocates for Autism in Massachusetts, attorney, autism, Vanda Marie Khadem

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

vanda@autismhighereducationfoundation.org 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 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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“PLAT” program highlighted in “Massachusetts Healthy People 2020 Autism Roadmap”

The Paralegal Assistant Training “PLAT” Program has been highlighted in a seminal report entitled “Massachusetts Healthy People 2020 Autism Roadmap” published by the U Mass Medical School Shriver Center. The Autism Higher Education Foundation program is mentioned under the title; “Future possibilities: Transition to Adult Life.” You can read more here.

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