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Language Intervention for School-Aged Children
…developmental interventions such as JASPER (Schreibman et al., 2015). Kasari, et al. (2014) provided an example of a targeted social communication intervention delivered at a low dose – only 2-3…
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The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adds 5th Adult Autism Endowment Fund Assuring a Focus on Adult Autism Public Policy for Generations to Come
…annually who is attaining a graduate level degree in public policy or who is a post-graduate at the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. The Fellow will be…
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Peer-Mediated Intervention for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
…the school setting. Peer-mediated interventions are an Evidence Based Practice (EBP) for promoting social communication in younger children, primarily showing positive results in children ages birth to eight years old…
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Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum: Many Things Need to Change
…another common practice is the discouraging and suppression of intense specialized interests. For a young autistic, this can be very hurtful and even detrimental. Not only are those interests often…
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New Treatment Directions for Autism Spectrum Disorders – Neuromodulation
…long acting forms and are commonly used for individuals on the autism spectrum. All of the medications used for ADHD are adrenergic. A medication which is less commonly used, however,…
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The Intermingling of Tech and Therapy
The iPhone and iPad is commonly touted as today’s go-to tech therapy tool, specifically when dealing with children. With monitored screen time, it enables the development of learning, literacy, and…
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8 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Autism Diagnosis at 22
…not any less feminine for dressing comfortably because of your sensory issues. I’m often perceived as lazy and not “girly” enough, when I just dress for comfort most days. You’re…
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Steps to Increasing the Success of a Behavior Plan
Learn how to create an effective behavior plan for children with autism. Improve compliance, task participation, and communication skills….
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Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior for Adults with ASDs
…Common topographies of problem behavior include aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, ritualistic behavior, disruption, and inappropriate vocalization, as a few examples. While procedures for assessment and treatment for these kinds…
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Medication Treatment of Co-Occurring Illness in Autism Spectrum Disorders
…disorders. Given these factors, co-occurring illness (comorbidity) with ASD is frequent; treatment of distressing and impairing symptoms related to comorbidity is often necessary. This article will review the most common…
