A Clinician’s Perspective on Robot-Assisted Instruction for Autistic Children

• By: Lisa Lichtenstein MOVIA Robotics, Inc.
• June 25th, 2021
• assistive technology, communication, generalization of skills, psychotherapy, RAI, robot, Robot-Assisted Instruction, Summer 2021 Issue, technology, therapy
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…lives. One of my favorite options I utilize with RAI is the ability to customize communication coming from the robot, as it interacts with my clients. With this modality I’ve…

Effective Collaboration Models for Individuals with Complex Needs

• By: Keri Bethune, PhD, BCBA-D Sharon Onda, MEd, BCBA Silva Orchanian, MEd, BCBA, LABA Erin Way, MS, BCBA Melmark
• April 1st, 2022
• assessment, collaboration, consultation, education, IEP team, independence, pull-out services, Spring 2022 Issue, support services, treatment
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…2022). Speech Language therapists focus their efforts on improving student’s communication skills (Koenig and Gerenser 2006). Increasing students’ social skills and communication will increase a student’s quality of life and…

Are Autistic Students Traumatized in Schools?

• By: Marcia Eckerd, PhD Diagnostician, Therapist, Writer, and Speaker
• April 1st, 2022
• behavior, education, inclusion, neurodiversity, school, self-advocacy, self-regulation, Spring 2022 Issue, students, trauma
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…information, please visit Dr. Eckerd’s website www.marciaeckerd.com or email eckwestoff@gmail.com. References Bodison, S. & Parham, L.D. (2018) Specific sensory techniques and sensory environmental modifications for children and youth with sensory…

A World Without Emotions: Alexithymia and Autism

• By: Andréas RB Deolinda, BA, BSc Advocate for Children with Special Needs
• July 19th, 2022
• alexithymia, children, emotional recognition, emotional regulation, emotions, empathy, feelings, interventions, Summer 2022 Issue, theory of mind
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…may view the original article, published on October 7, 2021, at https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/alexithymia-autism/. Andréas Ruth B Deolinda, BA, BSc, is a writer, educator, and advocate for children with special needs. She…

Honoring My Limitations as an Autistic Entrepreneur

• By: Doug Blecher Autism Personal Coach
• January 2nd, 2023
• actually autistic, adult diagnosis, advocacy, burn out, communication differences, limitations, self-advocacy, sensory needs, Winter 2023 Issue
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…see where understanding and advocating for my limitations will lead me in the coming years. To learn more about Autism Personal Coach visit http://autismpersonalcoach.com or email doug.blecher@autismpersonalcoach.com with any questions….

Advocating for the Advocate

• By: Lisa Morgan MEd, CAS Lisa Morgan Consulting LLC
• January 2nd, 2023
• actually autistic, advocacy, allies, autistic culture, conferences, crisis, the professional community, Winter 2023 Issue
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…professionals’ attempt to presume competence out of respect. So, how can presumed competence and respect result in harm? The competence and respect are from a different culture. The culture I…

Opportunities for Disability Employment

• By: Elizabeth Wolleben Yoder, CFP® Planning Across The Spectrum
• December 26th, 2022
• ABLE account, disability benefits, employment, financial planning, government supports, Impairment Related Work Expenses, Medicaid, social security, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Winter 2023 Issue
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…being afraid to work at all. Liz Yoder and her work can be found at www.planningacrossthespectrum.com. You can reach her at or her colleagues at contact@planningacrossthespectrum.com. Footnotes McInerney M, McCormack…

Understanding and Resolving Conflict in Divorce Involving Autistic Children

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• July 5th, 2023
• caregiving, child support, children, co-parenting, communication, conflict resolution, custody, divorce, financial planning, parenting challenges
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…will be difficult. Second, one parent may not be comfortable with the other parent’s ability to address the autistic child’s needs. If the child has complex medical, behavioral, or psychological…

Anderson Family Partners: Extended Family, Redefined

• By: Marybeth Cale Cale Communications Estuary Coaching
• October 2nd, 2023
• advocacy, caregivers, communication, community, Fall 2023 Issue, families, family support, quality of life, relationships, support groups
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…true sense of community. It really is an extended family here at Anderson Center for Autism – and when families communicate and stay engaged with one another, everyone has a…

Navigating Autistic Burnout as an Autistic Parent

• By: Danielle Aubin, LCSW My Autistic Therapist
• October 2nd, 2023
• actually autistic, anxiety, autistic burnout, autistic parents, burnout, Fall 2023 Issue, neurodivergence, neurodivergent children, parenting, preventing burnout, recovery, rest, self-awareness, self-care, self-compassion, setting boundaries, support
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…important to be gentle with yourself and seek help/support when needed. Danielle Aubin, LCSW To contact Danielle Aubin, LCSW, AuDHD Psychotherapist at My Autistic Therapist, visit www.myautistictherapist.com or email danielle@danielleaubin.com….