Two Sides to the Safety Equation: Bridging the Gap Between Police and Individuals with ASD

• By: Emily Iland, MA, ET Autism Advocate and Consultant
• October 1st, 2018
• community, fall 2018 issue, first responder, police training, safety
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…www.BeSafeTheMovie and www.ExperienceAutism.com or contact Emily Iland, emily@BeSafeTheMovie.com, phone 661-347-8557. References Iland, E. (2013). Be Safe The Movie. Santa Clarita, CA: Camino Cinema. Iland, E. (2014). Be Safe Teaching Edition….

Places for Persons with Asperger’s to Meet People

• By: Sybelle Silverphoenix
• October 1st, 2014
• high school, social acceptance, social skills
• 9532    8

…find friends much more readily than ever before. Further internet and transportation advances should only make this easier. Happy networking 🙂 Some Resources www.ahany.org www.aspergercenter.com www.spectrumservicesnyc.com www.yai.org www.ahrc.org   Sybelle…

“Reflecting on the Journey” – A Retreat for Parents of Autistic Family Members

• By: Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP Childhood Communication Services, University of Rhode Island Elaine C. Meyer, PhD, RN Harvard Medical School Barbara Domingue, MEd Community Autism Resources
• October 2nd, 2023
• caregivers, community building, emotional support, Fall 2023 Issue, family support, fun, improved relationships, parenting challenges, parents, reflection, respite, rest, retreat, self-care, social support networking, stress management, stress relief
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…Community Autism Resources. Listen to a podcast interview about the retreat by visiting uniquelyhuman.com/2021/12/17/retreat-weekend-for-parents-of-autistic-family-members. For more information about the annual parent retreat, please visit the Community Autism Resources website: http://community-autism-resources.com/annual-parent-retreat/….

The Increasing Popularity of Telehealth Services for Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Jill Krata, PhD, CLC Evolve Autism and Family Coaching
• July 12th, 2024
• communication, multidisciplinary care, sensory issues, Summer 2024 Issue, telehealth
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…sounds, smells, and textures commonly found in a doctor’s office can be overwhelming and can trigger anxiety. Many people with autism have difficulties with communication, making it hard for them…

Teaching Social Skills Through Video Modeling

• By: Jennifer Jacobs, MS, CCC-SLP Social Skill Builder
• October 1st, 2008
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…Jennifer Jacobs, M.S. CCC-SLP, is co-founder of Social Skill Builder (www.SocialSkillBuilder.com), a company launched in 1999 to provide computer-based tools for teaching social skills to children affected by Autism Spectrum…

Advocating for Awareness of Wandering and How Avonte’s Law Can Help

• By: Nancy Martinez Christopher Berger USC School of Social Work
• October 1st, 2015
• advocacy, education, legislation, wandering
• 1058    0

…alarm for cities and communities around the nation. Through the implementation of community-based trainings to law enforcement, school officials, first responders and community members we can provide autism awareness. This…

Parents and Caregivers: What to Do if You Think Your Child is Autistic

• By: April L. Coleman, PsyD Georgia Autism Center
• April 11th, 2023
• assessment, behaviors, children, communication skills, diagnosis, early intervention, early warning signs, parents and caregivers, Spring 2023 Issue
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…connect with her can be found at www.draprilcoleman.com and www.georgiaautismcenter.com. Footnotes Action for Children. (2022, May 11). What should I do if I think my child has autism? Support for…

Aging with Autism: Innovations for Independent Living to Address the Housing Crisis

• By: Stacey Ledbetter Nflyte
• October 2nd, 2023
• aging caregivers, assistive technology, autistic adults, Fall 2023 Issue, housing crisis, independent living, innovation, lifelong support, mobile apps, parental advocacy, services cliff, smart home, supportive communities, technology, transition to adulthood
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…communities such as these: Oak Tree Farm is an interdependent affordable housing community in Conway, SC for I/DD adults. The community is comprised of 2- and 3-bedroom townhouses or apartments…

Someone I’m With Has Autism

• By: Carrie Cariello
• October 1st, 2014
• advocacy, parenting
• 1114    0

…I thought of the perfect business card.   “What Color Is Monday?” is available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. You can also follow Carrie on her weekly blog: www.WhatColorIsMonday.com and Facebook.com/WhatColorIsMonday….

Scaffolding Communications Skills for Elementary Students with Autism

• By: Joan Ramirez JLR Enterprises
• October 1st, 2019
• classroom, elementary school, Fall 2019 Issue, learning styles, scaffolding
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…G. Hayes, S. Hirano; Per Ubiquit Comput, 14: 663-680, April 2010. Scaffolding – A Term for Instructional Delivery, J. Webster; March 6, 2017; Downloaded: https://www.thoughtco.com/scaffolding-a-term-for-instructional-delivery-3110849. Scaffolding Instruction for English Language…