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The Importance of a Visual Schedule
…as a pictogram. Most people use downloaded pictograms or pictures made by themselves. Research of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community has demonstrated that children with an autism spectrum…
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Why Autism Parents Say: “I Can Never Die”
…visit www.susansenator.com. This article is reprinted with permission. You may view the original article, published on April 27th, 2019, at www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-families-are-not-alike/201904/why-autism-parents-say-i-can-never-die. The viewpoints expressed in this article do not reflect…
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Teaching Social Skills Through Video Modeling
…Jennifer Jacobs, M.S. CCC-SLP, is co-founder of Social Skill Builder (www.SocialSkillBuilder.com), a company launched in 1999 to provide computer-based tools for teaching social skills to children affected by Autism Spectrum…
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Partnership Solutions Acquires Medicare Accountable Care Organization Serving New Yorkers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
…unnecessary duplication of services and preventing medical errors (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services definition). Learn more at www.aiconys.com. Contacts Steve Greenberg steve@greenbergpr.com (518) 469-9858 Bob Bellafiore bob@stanhope-ny.com (518) 928-8471…
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An Accurate Assessment is the Foundation of Your Child’s Future
…several assessments for young children with ASD. What Information Should an Assessment Provide? Gould et al.,(2011) gave us the “Critical Components” that any assessment should have. These include: Comprehensive Target…
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Overcoming Anxiety and Fear in Children and Teens
…first choice since they carry the risk of side effects. For more information about this article or to learn more about Dr. Jed Baker, visit www.socialskillstrainingproject.com and www.jedbaker.com. © 2017…
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The Importance of Community Social Participation for Adults with ASD
…Drs. Cohen and Lyman can be contacted at info@autismdiagnostics.com or visit their website www.autismdiagnostics.com. References Billstedt, E., Gillberg, I.C. & Gillberg, C. (2011). Aspects of quality of life in adults…
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The Vital Need for Support and “Me Time” for Parents of a Child with Autism
…Toll On Dads – Disability Scoop. Retrieved from http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/05/13/autism-toll-dads/13097/ Johnson, J. (2013). Parental Stress | Autism Research Institute. Retrieved from http://www.autism.com/parent_stress Sharpley, CF, et al. (1997). Influence of gender, parental…
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Understanding Aggressive and Self-Injurious Behavior
…By understanding the function of behavior as opposed to focusing on the form alone, lasting treatment interventions are possible. QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community) is committed to providing…
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Remaking Recess: A School-based Social Engagement Intervention for Children with Autism
…controlled trial. Behavior Therapy. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0005789414000550 Locke, J., Kasari, C., Rotheram-Fuller, E., Kretzmann, M., & Jacobs, J. (2013). Social network changes over the school year among elementary school-aged children with…
