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What Parents Should Consider When Evaluating School Programs for their Child with Autism
One of the greatest challenges that parents of children with disabilities face is finding the most appropriate educational program. When looking for a school for a child with autism, the parents' task often is complex and difficult, but understanding instructional and social variables will help in...
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Addressing the Needs and Challenges of Latino Children with Autism
Autism spectrum disorders cause a great deal of pain to families, individuals with this syndrome and society. However, in the past, research studies focusing on understanding autism were scarce due to a misunderstanding that autism was rare (Moldin, S.O., Rubenstein, J. L. R. (2006). This has...
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Adulthood: It’s Closer Than You Think
It is difficult to think about the future; when you are just trying to make it through each day. In the early 1990’s when my son, Matthew was first diagnosed with autism and for many years later I consistently pushed any thoughts about his future away. Inevitably, the passage of time and the new...
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Autism and Inclusion in the Classroom: The Social Challenge
Autism is, for the most part, a social disability. The very derivation of the word autism reflects a preference for isolation. One of the most challenging tasks set before parents and educators integrating students with autism into the general education classroom is overcoming social obstacles. By...
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Dimensions of Quality: Best For Educating Students with ASD
Learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have diverse and unique needs. They struggle with attention, communication, cognitive delays, and behavioral control. Their learning and behavioral challenges are highly idiosyncratic, and educating students with ASD requires a fully individualized,...
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Doctor Thomas Insel Speaks with Autism Spectrum News
Autism Spectrum News had the unique opportunity to interview Thomas R. Insel, MD. Dr. Insel is the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Institutes of Health. We are delighted to present Dr. Insel and his candid discussion on the subject of autism. Q: Dr. Insel,...
