Guidelines for a More Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice for Autism

• By: Rebecca Rosenzweig Autistic Self-Advocate Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP Brown University
• April 1st, 2022
• ABA, actually autistic, anxiety, communication, dysregulation, echolalia, eye contact, language, neurodiversity, research, sensory-processing differences, Spring 2022 Issue, stimming, training
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This article came out of discussions between the authors about guidelines for a more neurodiversity-affirming practice for autism. The training that is discussed in this article was developed by the first author (Rebecca Rosenzweig). [su_custom_gallery source="media: 7196,7126" width="220"...

The Importance of Thinking Developmentally in Educational Approaches

• By: Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP Brown University
• April 1st, 2022
• ABA, applied behavior analysis, behavioral interventions, development, developmental thinking, education, research, Spring 2022 Issue
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Educational approaches for autistic students are often categorized as either developmental or behavioral. (Prizant & Wetherby, 2005). Behavioral approaches utilize practices based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), and are used to change behavior: that is, to increase desirable behavior and...