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The Importance of Community Social Participation for Adults with ASD
…in their respective communities. While many adults with ASD use social media and have social interactions online, they do not typically have relationships with individuals in their community to engage…
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Autism and Safety: It’s Unpredictable
…the person to effectively communicate concerns or understand verbal directions. Nonverbal communication including body language and tone may be misunderstood. For example, commands such as “stop” or “look out” may…
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Housing and Supports: Parents are Vital to Positive Post-Secondary Outcomes
…based on cognitive test results rather than a consideration of the whole person’s needs such as sensory, communicative, or self-advocacy discrepancies in the desired environment. Parents that plan ahead, explore…
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10 Strategies to Teach Your Autistic Child About Money
…Use real money and scenarios when possible Plastic/fake money does not look, feel, or even smell like the real thing. It is important for a child with ASD to be…
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Literacy Supports for Learners with Autism
…opportunity to make requests, communicate feelings, and make comments. The following are some examples of assistive technologies that can be used to teach learners with autism how to communicate: Picture…
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Career Training at Its Best: Roses for Autism
…outlining components of the business operations facilitate motor planning for complex, competitive technical tasks – as well as alleviate anxiety. Opportunities for a wide range of communicative skills (from social…
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Tech Startup Daivergent Turns to AHRC NYC to Fill Jobs with People on the Autism Spectrum
…Kadet, September 4, 2018. “Startup Touts Unique Talent Pool: Workers with Autism.” Retrieved from https://www.wsj.com/articles/startup-touts-unique-talent-pool-workers-with-autism-1536069600 2. Accenture, 2018. “Getting to Equal: The Disability Inclusion Advantage” Retrieved from https://www.accenture.com/t20181029T185446Z__w__/us-en/_acnmedia/PDF-89/Accenture-Disability-Inclusion-Research-Report.pdf 3. http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr…
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International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement Launches the First-Ever Global Standard Set to Enhance Care For Autism Spectrum Disorder
…Professor Michael E. Porter of Harvard Business School, the Boston Consulting Group, and Karolinska Institute. Visit www.ichom.org or contact info@ichom.org for more details. Media contact: Samantha Sandala, ssandala@hirons.com, (608) 575-2784….
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Direct Access Application Revolutionizes Service Delivery for People with Disabilities
…the most comprehensive Web applications in operation today, including such revolutionary projects as SmartMoney.com and Simon and Schuster’s Simonsays.com, ToysRus.com, Dow Jones University and several award-winning applications. Libertelli has been…
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Strategies for Increasing Social Networking and Job Readiness for Individuals with ASD Through Community Engagement
…quality resume and work ethic. To learn more about community engagement opportunities visit the websites below: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps https://www.aapd.com/disability-mentoring-day/ https://www.volunteermatch.org/search Jocelyn Howard, BA is the Lead Career Coordinator for The College…
