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Understanding and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders
…and cuddling. Later, they seldom seek comfort or respond to parents’ displays of anger or affection in a typical way. Research has suggested that although children with ASD are attached…
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Helping Students on the Autism Spectrum Succeed in College
…dorms when provided with appropriate supports. Through utilization of research-based practices based on person-centered planning, positive learning environments can be provided on college campuses. Such opportunities for academic enrichment, self-advocacy,…
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Autistics, Law Enforcement, the Law, and Unfortunate and Tragic Encounters
…infiltrate computer systems and networks. A Tragic But Common Story One kind of incident that I have heard about on many occasions involves a young person on the autism spectrum…
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Communication Modality Decisions for Individuals with ASD
…Future Research Directions, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 31:3, 203-214, DOI: 10.3109/07434618.2015.1047532. Lorah, E. (2016) Comparing Teacher and Student Use and Preference of Two Methods of Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Picture…
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Legal Guardianship: The Pros and Cons for Your Adult Disabled Child
…her life. Beth Polner Abrahams is admitted to practice law in New York State, with an office on Long Island. For more information about her law practice go to www.bpaelderlaw.com/special-needs-law….
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Autism, Technology, and Older Adults: Facing an Unexpected Set of Challenges
…which remained became more stressful and less lucrative), and computer software has done the same for occupations such as proofreading, bookkeeping, library, and research, which doubtless provided employment for many…
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View From the Spectrum – Matching Best Practice to Childrenโs Needs
…there are myriad intervention, approaches, and techniques for working with people on the autism spectrum. Stephen Edelson, Executive Director of the Autism Research Institute (www.autism.com) suggests that children with autism…
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Presenting Yourself at the Interview
…quick, and free. In addition to company websites, check out professional organizations and the myriad of job search resources. You can even search newspapers from various cities for job ads…
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The Effects of Cortisol on Individuals with ASD
…about five minutes and was soon calm. Anne-Marie cried for the rest of the weekend. This scene is described in the book, Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family’s triumph…
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Residential Farms Provide Housing and Employment for Adults
…[PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from http://www.autismcincy.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Autism-Prevalence-Presentation-08.05.11.pdf. Rusty’s Morningstar Ranch. (n.d.). In Loving Memory. Retrieved from http://www.rmr.org/in-loving-memory/. Safe Haven Farms. (a). n.d).About Safe Haven. Retrieved from http://www.safehavenfarms.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=102. Safe Haven Farms. (b). (n.d)….
