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The Role of the Caregiver in Enhancing Job Skills in Individuals with ASD
…only obtain a job, but maintain it long-term. This tends to be particularly difficult for those on the autism spectrum, as research indicates that long-term employment rates are less than…
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View from the Spectrum – The Sea of Interventions
…Relation-based intervention (DIR) Floortime takes? Maybe the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children (TEACCH) approach is more suitable? These are common questions people ask me at conferences…
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The Camouflage of Autistic Women
…Europe. For more information, visit www.auticon.com. References Meng-Chuan Lai, Michael V. Lombardo, Amber Ruigrok “Quantifying and exploring camouflaging in men and women with autism” Sage Journals, November 29, 2016 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1362361316671012…
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The Effects of Stress Are on a Spectrum Too: Why I Canโt Think
…those in need of help, there are teletherapy resources and multiple hotlines you can use. Teletherapy Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-find-a-therapist-online/ Talk or Text Hotlines 24-Hour Helpline to talk: 1 (800)…
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The Pitfalls and Potential of Technology: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
…sell you something. For example, a search on “Google Scholar” (scholar.google.com) will give you recent studies on a particular type of technology, and possibly even a specific brand in which…
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Educational Entitlement for ABA Services: A Right for All
…Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder (n.d.). Evidence based practices. https://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/evidence-based-practices Wettach, J. R. (2017) A parents’ guide to special education in North Carolina. Children’s Law Clinic, Duke Law School….
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Nurturing Comfort: Sensory Processing Through an Autistic Lens
…Sinai Today. (2022, April 8). Mount Sinai Today; www.facebook.com/MountSinaiNYC/. health.mountsinai.org/blog/what-are-sensory-processing-differences-and-how-do-they-relate-to-autism/ Yannaco, M. (2019, October 28). This Is What You Need to Know about Sensory Processing Disorder. SI Parent; www.facebook.com/SIParent/. www.siparent.com/explaining-sensory-processing-disorder/…
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Sensory Processing Differences and Autism
…of these examples can affect daily living and quality of life. Research suggests up to 90 percent of individuals on the autism spectrum display sensory differences compared with people who…
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Autistic Health: Embracing a Holistic Approach
…goals. A great example is the opportunity for behavior therapies to support health-related goals such as blood draws, dental care, or physical examinations. Other health-related behaviors, such as taking medication,…
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The Man Who Understood Autism When Nobody Else Did – A Tribute to Leo Kanner
…child. He was the first researcher who understood autism as a distinctive brain-related syndrome, and his work was the basis of all subsequent research and practice in helping individuals with…
