Preparing for the Challenges of Adulthood

• By: Helena L. Maguire, MS, LABA, BCBA Melmark New England
• January 1st, 2019
• daily living skills, IDEA, independence, planning, self-advocacy, training, transition to adulthood, winter 2019 issue
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The transition for individuals affected by autism from special education services to adult services often poses a great deal of anxiety and barriers for the individual in transition, as well as for their parents, caregivers and service professionals. Under the Individuals with Disabilities...

Analyzing Health Informatics to Ensure Safety and Wellness

• By: Andrew Shlesinger, MSW, LICSW Melmark New England
• October 1st, 2018
• data, fall 2018 issue, health, safety, wellness
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As the amount of data recorded in classrooms continues to expand, so, too, does the opportunity for individual, organizational, and systemic improvements informed by that data. One area of increasing focus is the collection and analysis of health and wellness data, collectively known as health...

Human Sexuality and Relationship Training for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Applied Settings

• By: Amy J. Foley, MEd, BCBA, LABA Silva Orchanian, MEd, BCBA, LABA Jill M. Harper, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA Melmark New England
• January 1st, 2017
• clinical setting, sexuality, training, winter 2017 issue
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Development is inevitable. All children will change physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Preparation for these changes can assist in the transition from childhood to adulthood. The goals set in preparing individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for these changes are no different than...