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Home-Based Services as a Means to Increasing Community Engagement in Individuals with Autism
…States, 2014. MMWR Surveill Summ 2018: 67 (no. SS-6): 1-23. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Principles of community engagement (1st ed.). Atlanta (GA): CDC/ATSDR Committee on Community Engagement, 1997….
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Supporting the Transition to Employment for Adolescents with Autism
…the parts to the computer, buying the parts from other companies that go in to the computer, software design, managing the people that do these jobs, sales and marketing, accounting,…
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Strengths and Challenges of Individuals with Fragile X Syndrome
…greater independence and ability in performing activities of daily living than is typically expected of individuals who test at comparable IQ scores. Testing conditions, which typically require eye contact, sitting…
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Potential New Treatments for Fragile X Syndrome and Autism
…using a purified form of the GABAergic drug Baclofen (known as STX209 or R-baclofen; see www.clinicaltrials.gov) sponsored by the Seaside Therapeutics Corporation (www.seasidetherapeutics.com). Results of potential benefits from this new…
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Basic Guidelines for Choosing an Advocate for Your Child
…Cod with her husband and son. To learn more about Christine, visit her website www.capecodadvoate.com. This article has been reprinted with permission. You may view the original article at www.aane.org/basic-guidelines-choosing-advocate-child….
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Diagnosing Depression in Autistic Individuals
…may be upsetting to some people. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7 at 1 (800) 273-8255 and by online chat. As a young child with autism,…
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Autism Spectrum News Spotlight on Excellence: An Interview with Rita Gardner, President & CEO of Melmark
…this and the other five core commitments are woven into your day-to-day operations? Rita: Yes, those core commitments come from Melmark’s original mission and certainly they’ve been changed a little…
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Advancing Behavioral Health Strategies as Individuals Approach Adulthood
…communication, appropriate work behavior and social skills. The Importance of Community Integration Services that strive to integrate individuals with autism into their communities – through community-based living services and employment…
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Sensory Processing Difficulties – Dressing For Success
…in Design founded Prince’s Sensory Delights (www.princessensorydelights.com ) in 2006 as a way to incorporate Neuroscience Principles into relevant designed apparel for children with special needs. With her passion and…
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Autism and the Law: When Trouble Comes Our Way
…https://www.facebook.com/TheAutismCommunityInAction, 8 Feb. 2021, https://tacanow.org/family-resources/medical-causes-of-aggression-in-autism/ “Reasonable Suspicion.” Legal Dictionary, https://legaldictionary.net/reasonable-suspicion/ Accessed 20 Mar. 2023. Rudy, Lisa Jo. “Helping People With Autism Manage Anxiety.” Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2018, https://www.verywellhealth.com/anxiety-and-autism-4428086. Sarris,…
