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Autistics and Employment: Far Too Many Rivers to Cross
…wanted – hardly the ideal job for an autistic with limited nonverbal communication and theory-of-mind skills. A common story (one that I have heard numerous times) involves someone being let…
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The Support of Adolescents and Adults with Autism in the Community – How to Establish Community and Life Skills That Will Endure
…that will endure so that individuals with ASD can navigate society productively and without complete dependence on service systems. The community is composed of a diversity of preferences, philosophies, activities,…
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Summer Programs for Adolescents and Young Adults
…Schmidt, C. (2007). A review of recommended practices in effective social competency programs for students with ASD. Exceptionality, 15, 219-232. Thiemann, K., & Kamps, D. (2008). Promoting Social Communication Competence…
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How Do I Fund My Child’s Applied Behavior Analysis?
…21 are deemed appropriate for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, providers should access funding under Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT). Visit the website at (https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/medicaid-epsdt; https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/epsdt/index.html) for…
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Health Care Directives: A Safeguard and a Support
…usually request that all medical treatment be given to provide comfort and to relieve pain. In this most common directive, the individual requests that artificially-provided fluids and nutrition (feeding tube)…
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Coping During COVID-19: Strategies to Reinforce Executive Functioning Skills During Times of Change
…meals, etc. Separating these spaces helps to compartmentalize certain parts of the day that may cause higher levels of stress. For example, the bed should be a place of rest…
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Addressing the Care and Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Complex Disabilities
…that require highly individualized care and support. Children with severe and complex autism experience difficulty in learning self-care and communication skills and are more vulnerable to a number of co-occurring…
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Using Summer Programming to Prepare for Post-Secondary Education
…clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities (www.heath.gwu.edu). Lesley University Threshold Program published an e-Book entitled Comprehensive Guide to Transition Programs (https://www.lesley.edu/six-qualities)” (VanBergeijk, 2020; p.34). Transition Program student, Brian…
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Find Autistic Talent with Hire Autism
…we are here to help. Get started by creating an employer account on Hire Autism or contacting us at mail@hireautism.org. References www.autismcincy.org/autism-facts-statistics/ www.crossrivertherapy.com/autism/autism-unemployment-rate www.americanbar.org/groups/labor_law/publications/labor_employment_law_news/spring-2023/ www.mydisabilityjobs.com/statistics/autism-employment/ www.hireautism.org/resource-center/interview-accommodations/ www.absencesoft.com/resources/top-accommodations-for-employees-with-autism/ www.hireautism.org/resource-center/the-autism-friendly-workplace/ www.askjan.org/topics/costs.cfm www.researchautism.org/oaracle-newsletter/hire-autism-job-seeker-finds-meaningful-employment/…
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The Role of Mental Health Support in Autism Care: Breaking Free of the Patterns of This World
…their strengths to fulfill their purpose here on Earth. I’ve seen many realize that they think, learn, and communicate differently than others. They reckon with the idea that they may…
