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A Practice Run for Air Travel
…program that offers a practice run for air travel for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Maria Aviles, Britney’s mother, expected this would be as far as her daughter would…
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Stronger Than We Think: The Advantages of Neurodiversity in the Face of Adversity
…an adult son with autism. His latest book is Autism in the Family: Caring and Coping Together (2013) by Brookes Publishing. He can be contacted at RNaseef@altenativechoices.com, and he blogs…
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Creative Approach to Job Development Pays Off at Chapel Haven
…clients who take vocational services from Chapel Haven, 85 percent are working, with jobs at more than 30 companies and agencies, either competitively for employers like Lowe’s, Staples and Bed…
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College Supports for Students with ASD: Now and Looking Forward
…college. She works individually and in groups with students with ASD. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Slonim through her website at www.dianeslonim.com or call 914-767-0488….
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Social and Emotional Learning: Transitioning to Adulthood
…PhD, BCBA-D are from Behavior Therapy Associates in Somerset, New Jersey and can be reached at agolden@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com or mselbst@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com and via their website at www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com. References Asher, M. J., Gordon,…
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Learning the Powerful Language of Inclusion: A Motherβs Journey to Acceptance and Hope
…research of Gray (2002) posited that parents experience a sense of loss and grief after their child’s diagnosis of autism. Similar to the stages of grief associated with the research…
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Video Games and Kids β How Much is Too Much?
…Video games have come to dominate the free time of many autistic children and teens, leading parents and health professionals to wonder about their long-term effects. There are undoubtedly some…
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Autism Saved My Life
…information and to follow Becca please visit beccalory.com, www.facebook.com/BeccaLoryCAS and www.linkedin.com/in/beccalorycas. This article is reprinted with permission. You may view the original article, published on April 20, 2017, at http://www.spectrumwomen.com/my-life/autism-saved-my-life-by-becca-lory-cas-bccs/….
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The Risky Road to Adult Sexuality: Know the Unanticipated Dangers
…For more information, visit www.ahany.org. Dr. Geller can be reached at lynda.geller@aspergercenter.com. Spectrum Services is a cooperative of independent practices and organizations in NYC. For more information, please visit www.spectrumservicesnyc.com….
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The Dangers of Social Media for Individuals with Autism
…Corruption of a Child in the Second Degree. “Police allege that Calvert communicated with the teen via text message and Facebook….sought nude photos from the girl and tried repeatedly to…
