Becoming the Techie of Tomorrow: Students with ASD Learn Technology

• By: Beth Rosenberg, MA, MSEd TechKidsUnlimited.org
• January 1st, 2016
• coding, employment, programming, students, technology
• 1278    0

…youth learn open-source or free software in workshops and often continue experimenting with the program at home. For example, high support student J.L. learned the complex 3D game development software…

A Call to Action: The Need for Advocacy in Healthcare Access in Autism

• By: Tracy Kettering, PhD, BCBA-D Bancroft | Rider University Ashley Fuhrman, PhD, BCBA-D Trumpet Behavioral Health Christopher Perrin, PhD, BCBA-D Bancroft | Rider University
• January 2nd, 2023
• access to healthcare, accommodations, advocacy, co-occurring conditions, collaboration, diagnosis, healthcare, healthcare professionals, training, Winter 2023 Issue
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Although specific estimates vary substantially, autistic children and adults have a higher prevalence of comorbid medical conditions than those reported in non-autistic individuals. Among the most commonly reported comorbid medical…

How to Overcome Dental Health Challenges for Children with Autism

• By: Jessica Sassi, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA The New England Center for Children (NECC)
• October 2nd, 2023
• anxiety, behavioral concerns, community partnerships, dental care, dental desensitization, dental skills curriculum, dental visits, dentist, Fall 2023 Issue, improved access to care, in-house dental clinic, mock dental suite, oral health disparities, oral hygiene, quality of life, sensory overload
• 1240    0

…with autism, achieving success and comfort with each step often requires dozens of sessions over three to six months. Children who are comfortable with the dental exam process receive twice-a-year…

Conducting a Job Search: Quick Tips to Guide Your Journey

• By: Michael Giorgio Spectrum Works, Inc.
• June 25th, 2021
• career, cover letter, disclosure, employment, interview, job search, job training, networking, resume, special interests, strengths, Summer 2021 Issue
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…skills programs for transitional age young adults at www.spectrumworks.org Good luck in your search. Now get that job! Michael Giorgio is Communications and Business Development Manager at Spectrum Works, Inc….

Maximize Social Learning by Combining Portable Technologies and Proven Video Modeling Techniques

• By: Laurie Jacobs, MA, CCC-SLP Social Skill Builder
• January 1st, 2014
• social skills, technology, video modeling
• 974    0

…find the Social Skill Builder App on iTunes, and look for our free instructive online videos at www.youtube.com/socialskillbuilder. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/socialskillbuilders, or email info@socialskillbuilder.com for more information….

Empowering Autistic Job Seekers Through Mentorship

• By: Courtney Carroll Hire Autism, A Program of the Organization for Autism Research
• July 12th, 2024
• adults, employment, self-advocacy, Summer 2024 Issue, workplace accommodations
• 819    0

When it comes to job search and employment, autistic adults may face specific challenges, including difficulties with social interactions, executive functioning, and communication. Additional obstacles include employer bias and a…

The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008 US Department of Justice Issues Long-Awaited Major Revisions

• By: Lawrence W. Berliner, Esq Klebanoff and Alfano, PC
• April 1st, 2011
• 974    0

…reasonable accommodation for that examination such as a time extension, alterative test format, alternate test setting, or other accommodations. For example, a college and test organizations such as the College…

Top 6 Questions Asked by SLPs During COVID-19

• By: Lisa Moore, MS, CCC-SLP TeleTeachers
• July 1st, 2020
• consent, COVID-19, distance learning, education, SLP, students, summer 2020 issue, telepractice, teletherapy, workspace
• 1930    0

…HIPAA and FERPA compliant platform for telepractice? Our national team of educators have quickly come to our rescue: “We are empowering medical providers to serve patients wherever they are during…

The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation for Adult Autism Breakthrough Summit

• By: | The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation
• April 11th, 2023
• adults, Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, Spring 2023 Issue, virtual event
• 1194    0

…fee you will receive a free video download of Summit link for INTERNAL USE ONLY post event. If applicable from presenters/panelists we will also provide a free download of all…

Generalization and Extension of the Skill-Based Treatment in a School Setting

• By: Edward Sidley, MA, BCBA Ashley McParland, MEd, BCBA Kirsten Algor MEd, BCBA SEARCH Day Program
• January 1st, 2022
• behavior intervention, contextually appropriate behaviors, education, establishing operations, IISCA, mands, modeling, reinforcement, skill-based treatment, Winter 2022 Issue
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…modeling, practice, performance feedback, and the repeating of practice/practice feedback, as necessary (Parsons, Rollyson & Reid, 2012). At SEARCH, the initial training includes discussion of the process as well as…