Finding the Ability in Disability

• By: Charles N. Cartwright, MD Moira Lewis MS, CCC-SLP YAI Autism Center
• July 1st, 2009
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…demonstrated stereotypic motor movements and he had a marked restriction in his range of interests. Throughout his life, Justin’s art has been a true motivator for learning, communicating and feeling…

Improving the Generalization of Skills in Learners with Autism

• By: Cecelia McCarton, MD Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Ivy Feldman, PhD Jackie Hickie, MA, BCBA The McCarton Foundation
• July 1st, 2009
• 10911    2

…which components can be varied. Another strategy that can be incorporated into instruction is programming common stimuli. Specifically, programming common stimuli involves incorporating stimuli and typical features of the generalization…

Support Groups Build Connections and Skills for Adults with ASD

• By: Beth Myers, MEd Robert E. Myers The Kelberman Center
• July 1st, 2009
• 1267    0

…some common threads. Social support groups for adults with ASD should meet regularly in a community setting, have a format that is structured, and should at least partially control themselves…

Social Skills Therapy Groups – Evaluating the Behavioral and Neural Impact for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Latha V. Soorya, PhD, BCBA Ting Wang, PhD Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• January 1st, 2009
• 1294    2

…at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The Research Program at the Seaver Center is a collaborative effort that offers an integrated series of research studies in innovative treatments, genetics, and…

Suicidal Ideation and Peer Victimization – An Important Assessment Criteria

• By: Oren Shtayermman, PhD, MSW New York Institute of Technology
• January 1st, 2009
• 980    0

Earlier studies (Ghaziuddin, Weidmer-Mikhal & Ghaziuddin, 1998; Gillberg & Billstedt, 2000; Tantam, 2000) have explored the comorbid clinical disorders in children and adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS), but only a…

Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior

• By: J. Helen Yoo, PhD, BCBA New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities
• January 1st, 2009
• 4662    0

…as the SIB. The mode of functional communication must fit the communication needs and abilities of the individual (e.g., pictures, micro-switches, hand signs), and the functional communication program must be…

A Parent’s Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Betsy Ern, MA Parent
• January 1st, 2009
• 1057    0

…your pregnancy and birth experience, developmental milestones, and especially communication behaviors will be asked. Practice Describing Your Child in Plain English. You will be asked “what’s your child like?” Professionals…

Addressing the Needs and Challenges of Latino Children with Autism

• By: Carmen Inoa Vazquez, PhD, ABPP New York University School of Medicine
• October 1st, 2008
• 1143    0

…their child and offering emotional support to the entire family in a culturally and linguistically competent mode. In terms of research efforts, there is a need to conduct research studies…

AHRC New York City Prepares People with Disabilities for Jobs

• By: Lynn Uhlfelder Berman AHRC New York City
• October 1st, 2019
• employment, Fall 2019 Issue, independence, traveling
• 2294    0

…then reversing the route. Kristian caught on and today travels independently on his 40 minute commute to Salesforce’s midtown Manhattan office. “Coming to Salesforce was a weird transition,” Kristian recalls….

Meeting the Unique Needs of Women on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Marisela Huerta, PhD Felicity House
• April 1st, 2020
• adults, gender, social programs, Spring 2020 Issue, women
• 4483    0

…resulting discussion highlighted the current gaps in community-based adult programs. At the start of the focus group, participants immediately commented on how “different” and “nice” it was to be in…