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When Your Grandchild Has Autism
…his slice of a juicy yellow pear. “What Color Is Monday?” is available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. You can also follow Carrie on her weekly blog: www.WhatColorIsMonday.com and Facebook.com/WhatColorIsMonday….
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ABA / Autism Insurance Coverage: Mandates and Self-Insured Companies
…Disorder (www.bacb.com/Downloadfiles/ABA_Guidelines_for_ASD.pdf) and reimburse for all 3 levels, or is an alternative adopted? One pitfall companies have experienced is requiring that all services, including direct one-to-one services historically completed by…
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The Importance of Communication in Neurodiverse Relationships
…social understanding. Conclusion Recognizing patterns of maladaptive communication and incorporating strategies to support clearer, more effective conversations are helpful building blocks in strengthening communication in neurodiverse relationships. The above strategies…
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“Labels Do Not Describe Me” Gender Identity Among Women on the Autism Spectrum
…and medical centers. Her book Marriage and Lasting Relationships with Asperger’s Syndrome was published last year. She can be reached at her website http://www.evmendes.com or email at evamendes2911@gmail.com. Hillary Hurst…
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The Changing Times and Tools of Assistive Technology: One Man’s Story of College Success
…seeks to live a fully authentic life not by overcoming autism but by wholly embracing and maximizing her abilities including her autism. For more information, visit www.denagassner.com or email c4ucontact@gmail.com….
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Different, Not Worse
…a nonprofit program coordinator with vast experience advocating for vulnerable populations. He can be reached at mjratz@gmail.com. For more information about Matt’s speaking and training, visit www.harnessthepromise.com or visit www.linkedin.com/in/mjratz….
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Becoming the Techie of Tomorrow: Students with ASD Learn Technology
…on the spectrum intuitively understand technology for these reasons and more. Computer code is predictable, rote and follows a set of finite rules – which makes it comfortable for many…
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One Father’s Experience Developing Apps to Motivate Son with Autism to Learn
…schools’ – BBC News. www.bbc.com/news/education-30216408 Heasley, S. (2013, January 23). Families Deeply Impacted By Autism Aggression, Study Finds – Disability Scoop. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/01/23/families-autism-aggression/17157/ McGonigal, J. (2011). Reality is broken: Why games…
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Just Friends: A Father’s View of His Son’s Relationships
…a limit. “Non-autistic people often forget how complex social skills are, and how long it takes to learn them,” reads a friendship primer on the site Autism Helps (www.autism-help.org/communication-autism-making-friends.htm). Skills…
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14 Practical Strategies for Marriage with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
…at www.evmendes.com. Eva Mendes, LMHC, NCC is a couple’s counselor in private practice specializing in Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders. She may be reached at 617-669-3040, evamendes2911@gmail.com or www.evmendes.com….
