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Empowering Parents: Caregiver Support for Youth and Adolescents with ASD
…who may exhibit communication and behavior challenges. Yet these individuals on the spectrum cannot be left alone and more often than not, parents refrain from going out for lack of…
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Walking the Safety Tightrope: The Intersection of Law Enforcement and Loved Ones with Disability
…7 times more likely to happen compared to the general population. For those empowered to serve and protect the safety of all citizens in the community, often times law enforcement…
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Closer to the Dream of a Brighter Future for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
…in the autism community was talking about adults with autism. That was the point. During my son Danny’s lifetime, I had realized that after he aged out of the educational…
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Transitioning Back Home from a Residential Treatment Facility
…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…
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Taking a Multi-Cultural Approach to Promoting Autism Awareness
…unique circumstances of a culture can lead to effective interactions with individuals/groups in the community while drawing upon their community-based values, traditions, and customs. When a community member is heard…
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Community Engagement Through Integrated Community Living Options for Adults with Autism
…for the social service system. One of the greatest needs, particularly for individuals with autism who require significant support, is housing and integrated community living (IACC, 2019). Patricia Wright, PhD,…
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Autism, Neurodiversity and Employment: Working Together for Positive Futures
…approaches and identifies neurodiversity and employment. The antiquated recruitment model segregates and excludes diversity in thought and expression. Competent communication skills, and, more specifically, that of verbal language skills, is…
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Assembling an Emergency Toolkit for Children with Disabilities
…provide you the same preparedness, and peace of mind, should you ever need it. Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM National Director of Family Engagement Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM, is the mother…
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Supporting Siblings is a Family Affair: Thoughts From an Insider to Help Guide the Conversation for Best Outcome
…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…
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Leaders of the Autism and Behavioral Health Community to Be Honored at May 12, 2021 Virtual Leadership Awards Reception
…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…
