Executive Functioning Enhancement for High School Students with ASD

• By: Dianne Zager, PhD Samantha Curiale-Feinman, MSEd, TSHH New Frontiers in Learning
• January 1st, 2013
• behaviors, executive functioning, high school, students, supports
• 2820    0

…as they prepare for the transition to postsecondary environments. Through understanding the significant role played by executive skills in our lives and by exploring opportunities to build competence in this…

Ten Lessons in Transitioning from High School to College for Students with Autism and Learning Differences

• By: Mary E. Sokolowski, PhD College Internship Program (CIP)
• January 1st, 2022
• adjunct faculty, college, high school, neuroatypical students, post-secondary education, self-advocacy, social skills, students, studying, transition, Winter 2022 Issue
• 3839    0

…lives. For information about CIP, contact our National Admissions Office at 877-566-9247 or email admissions@cipworldwide.org. References https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/ptn/2014/08/college-freshmen Autism and Learning Differences—An Active Learning Teaching Toolkit, p 143 https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/04/the-adjunct-professor-crisis/361336/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jan/24/exploitation-of-adjunct-professors-devalues-higher-education https://adjunctcrisis.com/…

A Proven Method to Reduce Challenging Behaviors in Any Environment

• By: George Suess Arc of Delaware County, NY
• April 1st, 2015
• behavior, positive reinforcement, restraint
• 1325    0

…necessary to gain real results from a positive approach. The most effective way to dramatically reduce challenging behaviors and see positive improvement is to fully commit to bringing about a…

A Unique Program to Support Autism Educators During COVID-19 Distance Learning

• By: Aubyn Stahmer, PhD Patricia Schetter, MA, BCBA Allison Nahmias, PhD Ann England, CCC-SLP-L Robin Stewart, LCSW Bibiana Restrepo, MD Amber Fitzgerald, MA, BCBA Heather Maurin, BCBA UC Davis MIND Institute
• July 1st, 2020
• collaboration, COVID-19, distance learning, distance teaching, education, parents, schools, summer 2020 issue, teachers
• 2758    0

…tested ECHO Autism (www.echoautism.com) by developing virtual learning networks of providers with access to interdisciplinary autism expertise (ECHO Hub) to increase provider confidence in providing autism services (Mazurek et al.,…

The Changing Times and Tools of Assistive Technology: One Man’s Story of College Success

• By: Dena Gassner, MSW Center for Understanding
• January 1st, 2016
• assistive technology, college support, independence, Kurzweil, parent, sensory regulation
• 1278    0

…independence. His tests are provided partially with Kurzweil reading and sometimes, depending on content, with read aloud. To facilitate needed movement, he dictates his test answers utilizing separate testing accommodations….

Giving Girls a Chance: Educating Females with Autism

• By: Caitlin Sweetapple, EdD Shrub Oak International School
• April 1st, 2020
• awareness, brain, education, gender, girls, research, Spring 2020 Issue, teacher training, teachers
• 5241    0

…autistic traits, have different special interests compared to males and exhibit fewer socio-communication difficulties (Bargiela, 2019). Other characteristics that are more often present in females than in males include greater…

New Treatments on the Horizon for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Shaun M. Eack, PhD University of Pittsburgh Perspectives Program
• October 1st, 2010
• 1133    0

…need help the most. Still, scientifically-validated treatments for adults with these conditions are almost completely absent. Recent research has identified difficulties in thinking or cognition as key contributors to disability…

Researchers Explore Virtual Reality to Build Crucial Social and Safety Skills

• By: Dana Weidig Center for Autism Research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
• April 1st, 2019
• communication, law enforcement, research, safety skills, spring 2019 issue, virtual reality
• 2632    0

…reality tool to help autistic teens and adults safely practice and prepare for interactions with law enforcement Several times a year, we see reports in local or national media involving…

Demystifying Autistic Gender

• By: Bernard Grant, PhD Writer, Editor, and Neurodiversity Advocate
• September 29th, 2022
• actually autistic, autigender, Fall 2022 Issue, gender, gender diversity, gender dysphoria, gender identity, logical thinking, neurodiversity, social constructs
• 5797    2

…all. Bernard Grant is a writer, editor, and neurodiversity advocate (www.linkedin.com/company/writerly-nourishment). Learn more at their websites BernardGrant.com, WriterlyNourishment.com, LinkedIn, or send an email to BernardGrnt@gmail.com. Footnotes In a Neurodiversity Studies…

Tips on Advocating for Your Child’s Education

• By: Maria Suchy-Kozak Student Advocacy, Inc.
• July 1st, 2015
• advocacy, IDEIA, IEP, parents, school
• 1134    0

…craft a good school experience for your child. Student Advocacy’s free publication, 101 Answers: Getting Help at School for Your Child with a Disability can help (www.studentadvocacy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/STU122_Book_English_Web.pdf). Rule #2: Good…