The Importance of Socialization for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Zvi S. Weisstuch, MD, MA Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• October 1st, 2014
• social skills, socialization
• 6460    3

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are defined by three main components/deficits. These are deficits in Communication (receptive/expressive speech and language delay), Behaviors (aka self-stimulatory behaviors or stimming) and Socialization. Communication: these…

The Impact of Expressive, Receptive, and Pragmatic Language Deficits in the Workplace

• By: Tamara Sterling, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
• April 1st, 2014
• employment, language
• 3045    0

…engaged in a conversation or when they compose an email or other written documents. Semantics is also a barrier in spoken and written communication. Individuals with ASD are observed to…

B.F. Skinner’s iPhone: The Era of Technology-Enabled Clinicians

• By: Michael J. Cameron, PhD, BCBA-D Melissa Cline, MSEd, BCBA Rebecca Hise, MS, BCBA Pacific Child and Family Associates
• January 1st, 2014
• B.F. Skinner, intervention, technology
• 1397    0

…(ASN), an affiliate program of PCFA. Rebecca Hise, MS, BCBA is a Clinical Supervisor for Autism Intervention Specialists (AIS), an affiliate program of PCFA. For more information, please visit www.pacificchild.com….

Managing Picky Eating in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Diana A. Wolf, MA, BCBA Verbal Beginnings
• October 1st, 2013
• diet, eating, fall 2013 issue, feeding problems, food, myths, picky eating
• 2889    0

…skills deficits, and FEEDING problems in children with Autism. It is the only treatment recognized by the United States Surgeon General for children with Autism. For more information, visit www.verbalbeginnings.com….

How Can We Make Spirituality a Permanent Part of Our Adult Son’s Life with Autism?

• By: Marian Dar
• November 5th, 2019
• adults, parenting, police, religion, spirituality
• 1080    0

…need this kind of sweet experience, communal exposure and value it so. To contact Marian Dar, email mariand707@gmail.com. The viewpoints expressed in this article do not reflect the opinion of…

Summer Break and Skills Development: The Heat Is On

• By: Heather Walker, MS, BCBA Michael J. Cameron, PhD, BCBA-D Pacific Child and Family Associates
• April 1st, 2013
• IEP, planning, skill development, summer
• 1117    0

…MS, BCBA, is Clinical Director in New York and Michael J. Cameron, PhD, BCBA-D, is Chief Clinical Officer at Pacific Child and Family Associates. For more information, please visit www.pacificchild.com….

The Lighter Side of the Spectrum – A Mother’s View Dear President

• By: Carrie Cariello
• January 1st, 2013
• parenting
• 1006    0

…do you drive?   Carrie Cariello lives in New Hampshire with her husband and five children. You can read her weekly blog and learn more about her online at www.WhatColorIsMonday.com….

Some Thoughts on Early Diagnosis and Effective Treatment of ASD

• By: Marion K. Salomon, PhD Marion K. Salomon & Associates, Inc.
• October 1st, 2012
• diagnosis, early intervention, evaluation, treatment
• 1004    0

…Intervention (EI), preschoolers through each school district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), and school-age children through each district’s Committee on Special Education (CSE). For more information, please visit www.mksalomon.com….

Jack’s Birthday

• By: Carrie Cariello
• July 1st, 2012
• parenting
• 1262    0

…  Love, Mom   Carrie Cariello lives in New Hampshire with her husband and five children. You can read her weekly blog and learn more about her online at www.WhatColorIsMonday.com…

Planning for the Future: Guardianships and Special Needs Trusts

• By: Susan M. Green, Esq. Begley Law Group, PC
• April 1st, 2012
• financial decisions, insurance, legal issues, Medicaid, social security, trusts
• 1079    0

…services include, but are not limited to, estate planning, special needs trusts, and guardianship proceedings. To contact Susan M. Green, please call 856-235-8501 or visit the firm’s website at www.begleylawgroup.com….