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Vanda Marie Khadem, Esq.

Vanda Marie Khadem, Esq.

Founder and President, Special Education Attorney

Vanda Marie Khadem is the Founder and President of Autism Higher Education Foundation. Ms. Khadem has been practicing law for over 20 years and is an attorney in private practice in Massachusetts. Her practice concentrates in family law and special education law with a focus on representing children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ms. Khadem fervently believes that the lack of "lifelong learning" opportunities for individuals with autism is a civil rights issue and the next frontier in human rights which demands immediate redress.

July 8, 2009
AHEF is Featured in Exceptional Parent Magazine

In the May issue of Exceptional Parent, Lorraine Cancro talks with founder Vanda Khadem about the educational challenges faced by individuals with autism the Foundation's mission.

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February 11, 2009
Music Program: First Semester Report (Video)
Music Program: First Semester Report (Video)

Take a glimpse into how the inaugural semester of our music program is going.

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September 23, 2008
Commonwealth Journal Interview

Commonwealth Journal (WUMB FM radio in Boston) interviewed Foundation President and Founder Vanda Marie Khadem, Esq. The interview aired on September 21, 2008 to 33 syndicated stations.

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June 18, 2008
Music Program Video
Music Program Video

Watch a 5-minute video about our ground-breaking music education program for students on the Autism Spectrum.

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