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Accommodating Communication Difficulties
Communication difficulties are common because most on the spectrum have difficulty reading body language and interpreting facial expressions or tone of voice – and 90% of interpersonal communication is nonverbal….
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Autism and Hospitals: A Difficult Match
…interior corridor of the pediatric intensive care unit. With his communication device strapped around his neck, Billy is composed and resolute as he walks straight ahead. As we exit, I…
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Advancing Care for the Developmentally Disabled with Population Health Management
…chronic patients, the work done by SUS shows that the potential impact for highly complex, specialized populations may prove even greater. For more information, please visit www.VirtualHealth.com or email adam@virtualhealth.com….
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Beyond Academics: The Importance of Executive Functioning Skill Development
…Katherine Cody, PsyD For additional information Spectrum Services or Dr. Cody’s practice, visit: www.spectrumservicesnyc.com or contact Dr. Cody directly at KatherineCodyPsyD@gmail.com or (917) 512-7751. References Guare, R., Dawson, P. &…
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Addressing Behavior in the School Setting for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
…Cardozo School of Law School of Yeshiva University. Her eldest son, Aaron, has Autism, and is her inspiration. For more information, you may contact Sheryl at sheryl@bargergaines.com or visit www.bargergaines.com….
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Opinion Piece: Standardized Testing in Schools Inadequately Accommodates Special Education
…Waldwick, NJ. She is also a Member of the Board of Trustees for The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation in Ridgewood, NJ. For more information, please visit www.theforumschool.com or email vicki.ofmani@theforumschool.com….
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Why Emotional Literacy Is So Important
…teaching of emotional literacy is often overlooked. It has been referred to as the “missing piece” of education despite its profound impact on children’s well-being. Emotionally competent individuals are able…
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Bitten by the Truth
…life across lifespan for their daughter Rebecca and two roommates. To learn more, visit our Facebook page, Rebecca Bricklin’s Personal Assurance Team Inc. at www.facebook.com/CormmunityforRebecca or contact Alexandra at alexsolre@mac.com….
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Challenging Behavior at School: Using a Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan
…parents. For more information about Dr. Flancbaum, Ms. Zaklis, and services provided at Behavior Therapy Associates, visit www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com. Correspondence can be directed to mflancbaum@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com. References Stewart, K. K., Carr, J….
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Contributing Factors of Aggression and Self-injury in Autism
…identify the motivating drive of sensory maintained behavior and offer a competing response. Confusion and doubt of initial hypotheses are common responses to behaviors such as these when behavior intervention…
