Transitioning Back Home from a Residential Treatment Facility

• By: William Killion, PhD, BCBA Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health
• October 1st, 2019
• Fall 2019 Issue, residential treatment, transition
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…is a frequent national speaker on ABA and how to address significant negative behaviors. References Applied Behavior Analysis Education. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/why-is-routine-so-important-to-people-with-asd/ American Psychological Association. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/autism…

Supporting Siblings is a Family Affair: Thoughts From an Insider to Help Guide the Conversation for Best Outcome

• By: Suzanne Muench, MSS, LCSW Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Melmark
• October 1st, 2020
• adults, caretaking, children, fall 2020 issue, family, future planning, open communication, personal experience, responsibility, siblings, transition
• 2804    1

…in a sea of other complex and varying situations, the common denominator remains the same. Families that can have open, honest, and timely conversations about many of these concerns as…

Leaders of the Autism and Behavioral Health Community to Be Honored at May 12, 2021 Virtual Leadership Awards Reception

• March 26th, 2021
• autism, behavioral health, event, fundraising, MHNE, MHNEAwards, Spring 2021 Issue
• 1714    0

…communities at its Virtual Leadership Awards Reception on May 12, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. For more information and to register, visit www.behavioralhealthnews.org/2021awardsreception. Debbie Pantin, MSW, MSHCM, President…

How Physical Distancing Brought Us Even Closer Together

• By: Roger J. Jou, MD, MPH, PhD Yale University School of Medicine
• January 1st, 2022
• communication, community, COVID-19, neurodiversity, social interaction, technology, videoconferencing, Winter 2022 Issue
• 1798    0

…autism communities nationwide. Detailed information is available on multiple social media platforms @DrRogerJou or www.meetup.com/ProjectCASY/. He can be reached via email at roger.jou@yale.edu. The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation is an…

Neurodiverse Couples: Making Meaningful Moments of Every Day – Having a Good Morning

• By: Grace Myhill, MSW The Autism/Asperger Network (AANE)
• September 29th, 2022
• communication, couples, emotional connection, Fall 2022 Issue, good morning, intimacy, neurodiverse couples, neurodiverse relationships, relationships
• 2240    0

…to communicate, to create a small meaningful connection, so pick a way that feels meaningful and comfortable for both you and your partner. Coffee or Tea, and Quality Time with…

Uncovering Neurodiversity in a Relationship

• By: Leslie A. Sickels, LCSW Clinical Social Worker
• April 11th, 2023
• communication, couples, diagnosis, improving interactions, neurodiversity, relationships, Spring 2023 Issue
• 2736    0

…Communication in Autism, Explained. Spectrum News. Retrieved from https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/social-communication-autism-explained/ Myhill, G., & Jekel, D. (2015). Neurology Matters: Recognizing, understanding, and treating neurodiverse couples in therapy. FOCUS, NASW Massachusetts Chapter. The…

Advocating for the Overlooked Needs of Autistic Individuals in the US Criminal Justice System

• By: Tyler T. Whitney, PsyD Emory University School of Medicine - Psychiatry & Law Service
• July 5th, 2023
• civil rights, court, criminal justice system, Global Autism and Criminal Justice Consortium, law enforcement interactions, law enforcement training, masking, policy, social communication, Summer 2023 Issue
• 2305    1

…high rates.”7 While recent research is focusing on policy change and system wide change, there are also individual changes that can be implemented. For example, while criminal justice system professionals…

Supporting Families with Autistic Children – What More Can Be Done?

• By: Narpinder Kaur Malhi, MD Rama Rao Gogineni, MD The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry Family Committee
• October 2nd, 2023
• caregiving stressors, Fall 2023 Issue, family challenges, family therapy, marital strain, mental health support, parenting, parenting differences
• 1144    1

…twice as likely to divorce compared as compared to parents without a child with ASD. Families can experience stress at each stage of their child’s life. Their journey starts with…

Helping Autistic Individuals Navigate Barriers to Adulthood

• By: Kenneth Mann, PsyD Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
• October 2nd, 2023
• adults, autonomy, Fall 2023 Issue, housing, identity, independence, independent living, psychological interventions, transition to adulthood, young adults
• 853    0

…80+ programs and services, please visit www.wjcs.com. References Cheak-Zamora, Tait & Coleman (2022, April 14). Assessing and Promoting Independence in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Developmental Behavioral…

Preparing Autism Service Providers for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies

• By: Kelly Bermingham, MA, BCBA Easterseals Southern California Michael Wasmer, DVM, DACVIM Council of Autism Service Providers Maria R.S. Solis, MA, BCBA Sasaki Behavior Group Veronica Glickman, MA, MS, BCBA Autism Behavioral & Educational Services, Inc. Kristen Koba-Burdt, BCBA, LBA, CDP Dallas Star, MBA, CDE Jessica Brown, LCSW BAYADA
• July 12th, 2024
• disaster preparedness, emergency planning, providers, safety, Summer 2024 Issue, training
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…(e.g., first aid kit, flashlight, radio, batteries, food, water). A complete and up-to-date staff contact list that includes mobile phone numbers. A means to maintain communication during the disaster in…