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Early Intervention Resources for Families with Young Children
…for free help on education, health, and support. The aim of our project is to “improve access to comprehensive, coordinated care” for the child and their family. We have 4…
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The Changing World of OPWDD Services and Supports
…on comprehensive career planning. It will provide assistance for participants to obtain or maintain competitive employment. This service is now becoming available and it engages a participant in identifying a…
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An Interdisciplinary Treatment Program in the School: A New Model
…problems if not the most severe problem is the learning disability involved. Examining the issue practically, the school system and the teachers can realistically be said to be the most…
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Developing Self-Reflection and Resilience in Adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome and High Functioning Autism
…Aspire/MGH, please contact dlucci@mgh.harvard.edu, call 617-365-7293 or visit www.mghaspire.org. Apsire was previsouly named YouthCare. For information about Symtrend, Inc., please contact Minna Levine, President at mlevine@symtrend.com and visit www.symtrend.com. For…
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Guiding Your Child with Autism Through Puberty
…safety and internet online safety Always be involved in your child’s curiosity, be prepared to discuss and let him/her ask you questions Professor May Ng, MBBS (Hons), FHEA, FRCPCH, MSc,…
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The Importance of a Visual Schedule
…as a pictogram. Most people use downloaded pictograms or pictures made by themselves. Research of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community has demonstrated that children with an autism spectrum…
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Adult ASD Diagnosis: “It’s Not a Label – It’s an Explanation”
…formal diagnosis or comprehensive self-diagnosis using quality resources available online (of which there are quite a few). Shortly after my own diagnosis, I spoke to a well-known figure in adult…
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The Pandemic Has Devastated the Autism Community. It’s Also Been an Important Learning Opportunity
…some virtual assessments have addressed needs in rural communities, the lack of access to internet and mobile devices in some communities prohibits use of these online resources. ASF has provided…
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Addressing the Needs of Under-Resourced Families of Children with Autism
…The conference is free, includes free child-care, travel reimbursement and access to community resources. Local vendors and volunteers attend, and caregivers are invited to meet other families and participate in…
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Parents and Caregivers: What to Do if You Think Your Child is Autistic
…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…
