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The Role of the Caregiver in Enhancing Job Skills in Individuals with ASD
…Storlie & Johnson, 2014). Introduction of these skills can begin as early as the toddler years and extend throughout college. For example, when asking a young child to complete a…
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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: An Effective Approach for Schools to Prevent and Manage Challenging Behaviors
…specific “code of conduct” which is usually developed around a school mascot or theme. Student behavior is evaluated based upon the school’s clear expectations. For example, “Responsibility” is a common…
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Supporting Autistic Service Providers Through Understanding, Inclusion, and Accommodation
…noise levels, quiet spaces for retreat, generous work-from-home policies, flexibility in the acceptance of different communication preferences, and increased education on the diverse experiences within the autistic community to combat…
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How to Navigate The Topic Of Driving with Autism
…You will get better. When my father finally commended me for how much I had improved, it was exactly what I needed to hear and really helped my motivation. All…
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Pathways to Resolution of Special Education Conflicts
…other services. She also offers conflict management coaching and mediation for organizations, non-profits, businesses, school districts and related entities. For more information, email tcf@tarafappiano.com, call (917) 923-2330, and visit www.tarafappiano.com….
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Educational Entitlement for ABA Services: A Right for All
…Carolinas. Rita M. Gardner, MPH, LABA, BCBA, CDE, is President and CEO of Melmark. References Association for Science in Autism Treatment (n.d.). Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ASAT Real Science, Real…
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Technology Makes Things Possible
…about his son Max is a simple but moving example of the power of personal technology in transforming everyday life in our community today. It may not sound like a…
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Overcoming Anxiety and Fear in Children and Teens
…first choice since they carry the risk of side effects. For more information about this article or to learn more about Dr. Jed Baker, visit www.socialskillstrainingproject.com and www.jedbaker.com. © 2017…
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Becoming the Techie of Tomorrow: Students with ASD Learn Technology
…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…
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Robots as Co-Therapists in Behavior Therapy for Individuals with ASD
…For this study, we decided to examine the integration of a robot as a co-therapist in a commonly used behavior therapy approach known as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The goal…
