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Sensory Scanning for Self-Advocacy
…visit www.autismselfadvocacy.com. This article was originally printed in the AHA Association’s Fall 2012 issue of On The Spectrum and has been reprinted with permission. For more information, please visit www.ahany.org….
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Use Science and the Scientific Method When Considering Treatment
…are poorly understood by most people. Treatment should produce measurable skill gains; accountability is essential. It is necessary to have a sound framework of understanding, based on evidence-based scientific principles,…
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Make Every Moment Count: Steer Clear of Fad Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders
…Holburn, In press). Facilitated Communication Facilitated Communication (FC) was developed by R. Crossley in Australia and designed to teach individuals with physical and communication difficulties to communicate with…
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The Education of Real Life
…of a teenager with autism. She is president of the Autism AIMS LLC – www.autism-aims.com – and a board member of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment – www.asatonline.org….
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Autism Science Foundation Launches Operations New Advocacy Group Will Focus on Non-Vaccine-Related Autism Research
The Autism Science Foundation, a new not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, launched its operations in April, debuting its web site and blog (www.autismsciencefoundation.org and autismsciencefoundation.wordpress.com) and…
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How to Be Your Child’s Best Advocate During IEP Meetings
…your child’s real communication issues have much more to do with social skills deficits than with frank speech issues. Sometimes it’s better to have the Committee come up with a…
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Use Science and the Scientific Method When Considering Treatments for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
…learn what constitutes sound Science and use this knowledge to make informed decisions. The requirements of Science are poorly understood by most people. Treatment should produce measurable skill gains; accountability…
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Periods and Pads and Pain, Oh My! Promoting Independence During Self-Care – Skills for Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder
…website at www.exceptional-learning.com. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018). Autism prevalence slightly higher in CDC’s ADDM Network. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0426-autism-prevalence.html Chumlea, W.C., Schubert, C.M., Roche, A.F., Kulin, H.E.,…
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Cover Up for Safety! Suggestions for Mask Toleration for Individuals with ASD
…via phone at (610) 287-4000 or visit our website at www.exceptional-learning.com. References Cavalari, R. N., DuBard, M., Luiselli, J. K., & Birtwell, K. (2013). Teaching an adolescent with autism and…
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The Risks and Consequences of High or Low Functioning Autism Labels
…transition to adulthood to their best capabilities if they are supported as a unique person with opportunities to grow and challenges to overcome. Learn more at www.LifesWORC.org and www.FamilyCenterforAutism.org. The…
