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Summer Programs for Adolescents and Young Adults
…Schmidt, C. (2007). A review of recommended practices in effective social competency programs for students with ASD. Exceptionality, 15, 219-232. Thiemann, K., & Kamps, D. (2008). Promoting Social Communication Competence…
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An Autism Spectrum News Interview with Margaret L. Bauman, MD, Director of the Lurie Family Autism Center β LADDERS
…and therapies. What are you currently working on in your own research? I am involved in both clinical research and basic science research. Our basic research over the…
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A Girl’s Eye View: Understanding and Supporting Families and their Daughters with Autism Spectrum Disorders
About a year ago, when doing research for my recently published book Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum (Jessica Kingsley Publishers), I stumbled upon a Yahoo! group, “Autism in…
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How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD
…autism awareness and understanding. For more information please visit www.littlebigsisterbook.com. References Abrams, M. (2009). The well sibling: Challenges and possibilities. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 63, 311. Benderix, Y., & Sivberg,…
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Uniquely Human Podcast #5 – The Harmful Myth of High-Functioning and Low-Functioning Autism; An Autism Fathersβ Group; Guest Dr. Robert Naseef
…has proven detrimental to understanding the autistic person. Barry and Dave examine the potentially damaging dichotomy of so-called “high-functioning” and “low-functioning” autistic individuals. The hosts make a compelling case for…
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International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement Launches the First-Ever Global Standard Set to Enhance Care For Autism Spectrum Disorder
…for measurement. Measuring, reporting, and comparing these outcomes can help identify best practices for autism spectrum disorder, ultimately generating increased value and outcomes for service users. The selected outcome measures…
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Self-Care is Not Selfish: The Important Role Self-Care Plays in Promoting Good Outcomes in Autistic Individuals
…of definitions out there; however, I found the one offered by Gorsky (2014) to be simple yet comprehensive. Gorsky identifies self-care as those practices that include maintaining one’s own health…
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Employers Supporting Parents Through ABA-based Technology
…and their child. For more information about the work Rethink is doing with employers, contact support@rethinkbenefits.com, (877) 988-8871, or visit www.rethinkbenefits.com. References Baker, D.L., Drapela, L.A., (2010). Mostly the mother:…
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How Do I Explain My Decision to Use Science-Based Treatments for Autism When Friends and Relatives Often Insist I Try Something New?
…(2000) – www.madsec.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=YmikqkW4tFk%3d&tabid=81 New York State Department of Health Clinical Practice Guideline for Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders – www.health.state.ny.us/community/infants_children/early_intervention/disorders/autism/ National Professional Development Center’s Evidence-Based Practices for Children…
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Use of a Specialized PBIS Framework to Organize and Deliver Evidence-Based Practices to Children with Autism
…PBIS Autism approach emphasizes rigorous staff training and performance management components to ensure that staff members are using effective instructional practices consistently in the program. Past research has firmly established…
