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Interacting Safely with Police: Crucial Skills for Individuals Across the Spectrum
…communication or social skills needed to interact safely with police. They may not understand police procedures and expectations. Tens of thousands of children with ASD who are growing up need…
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Understanding the Father Factor While Raising Children with ASD
…group at www.autismbrainstorm.org. He can be contacted at RNaseef@altenativechoices.com, and he blogs on his practice website, www.alternativechoices.com. References Addis, M. E., & Mahalik, J. R. (2003). Men, masculinity, and the…
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A Developmental Map to Social Success
…Detailed information can be found on our website at www.aspirecenterforlearning.com, by telephone at (631) 923-0923, or by emailing info@aspirecenterforlearning.com. References American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental…
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The Regular Tiger: A Father Deals With His Son’s Obsessions
…somewhere among those animals is Alex’s idea of order. Those with ASD may develop obsessions for several reasons, according to Great Britain’s National Autistic Society (www.autism.org.uk/living-with-autism/understanding-behaviour/obsessions-repetitive-behaviours-and-routines.aspx), including: obsessions may…
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Cut Out for Him: A Father on His Son’s Employment Future
…Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, young adults with an ASD have more trouble transitioning into employment than their peers with different disabilities (www.jaacap.com/article/S0890-8567(13)00377-8/abstract). The study…
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Walking a Tightrope of Conflicting Expectations
…more information, email mjratz@gmail.com or visit www.harnessthepromise.com. References Godofsky, J., Zukin, C., and Van Horn, C. (2011). Unfulfilled Expectations: Recent College Graduates Struggle in a Troubled Economy. Retrieved from http://www.heldrich.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/content/Work_Trends_May_2011.pdf….
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Accessing Government Benefits and the “Golden Ticket”
…proprietary planning process, Protected Tomorrows helps ensure the well-being of a loved one by creating a Future Care PlanTM. For more information, visit www.protectedtomorrows.com, contact info@protectedtomorrows.com or call (847) 522-8086….
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The Costs of Raising a Teenage Son with Autism
…than a week (…thousands of dollars more in expenses…) looking down when he’s bored and setting his fingers to work. Then from where he sits comes a sound like skin…
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A Collaborative Education Creates a “Lifestyle” for Learners with Autism
…of a teenager with autism. She is president of the Autism AIMS LLC – www.autism-aims.com – and a board member of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment – www.asatonline.org….
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Changing the Mindset of Autistic Children and Adolescents
…reached on through their websites www.samgoldstein.com and www.drrobertbrooks.com. References Adams, L. W. (2009). Parenting on the autism spectrum: A survival guide. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing. Brooks, R., & Goldstein,…
