The Case for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Sensory Processing in Autistic Young Adults

• By: Priya Winston, PhD, LMSW Transitions
• July 12th, 2024
• communication, inclusive environments, mental health, self-advocacy, sensory processing, sensory sensitivity, stimming, Summer 2024 Issue
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…(act)?. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/acceptance-commitment-therapy-gad-1393175#:~:text=ACT%20therapists%20operate%20under%20a,can%20lead%20to%20further%20problems Gloster A., Walder N., Levin M,, Twohig M., Karekla M. (2020). The empirical status of acceptance and commitment therapy: A review of meta-analyses. Journal of Contextual…

Family and Professional Partnerships Optimize Successful Transitions to Adulthood

• By: Todd Harris, PhD Richard Allen, PsyD, NCSP, BCBA-D Lois Trusler, BSW Kate Langston-Rooney, MEd, BCBA Amanda L. Duffy, MEd, BCBA, LBS Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
• April 1st, 2016
• adults, family, planning, transition
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…initially targeted based upon assessment data. For example, Bondy (2011) has identified the most critical communication targets that serve as a foundation for effectively communicating across home, community or employment…

Advance Your Career with the Synchrony Tech Scholarship for Autistic Adults

• By: Courtney Carroll Hire Autism, A Program of the Organization for Autism Research
• October 2nd, 2023
• certifications, confidence, employment, Fall 2023 Issue, job satisfaction, professional development, scholarship, skill development, technology careers, training programs
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…Manager, Hire Autism at the Organization for Autism Research. Have questions or want to learn more about Hire Autism? Contact us via email at mail@hireautism.org. References www.gkapprenticeships.com/-/media/global-knowledge/documents/2020-it-skills-and-salary-report.pdf blog.coursera.org/from-higher-education-to-employment/ home.pearsonvue.com/voc/2021-report www.jobscan.co/blog/5-certifications-add-resume-free/…

Training Peers Improves Social Outcomes for Some Kids with ASD

• By: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• January 1st, 2012
• intervention, peers, research, social skills, training
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…Communication Disorders through the Studies to Advance Autism Research and Treatment (STAART) (www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-pervasive-developmental-disorders/nih-initiatives/staart/index.shtml) network program and received additional funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) (www.hrsa.gov). The mission…

Addressing Abuse of Children and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Nora Baladerian, PhD Disability Without Abuse Project
• July 19th, 2022
• abuse, communication, incidence, Summer 2022 Issue, trauma, trauma treatment
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…known communication teaching. For example, the PECS system does not offer an option to communicate abuse of any kind. Thus, having someone with the individual to participate in information gathering…

“Reflecting on the Journey” – A Retreat for Parents of Autistic Family Members

• By: Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP Childhood Communication Services, University of Rhode Island Elaine C. Meyer, PhD, RN Harvard Medical School Barbara Domingue, MEd Community Autism Resources
• October 2nd, 2023
• caregivers, community building, emotional support, Fall 2023 Issue, family support, fun, improved relationships, parenting challenges, parents, reflection, respite, rest, retreat, self-care, social support networking, stress management, stress relief
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…Community Autism Resources. Listen to a podcast interview about the retreat by visiting uniquelyhuman.com/2021/12/17/retreat-weekend-for-parents-of-autistic-family-members. For more information about the annual parent retreat, please visit the Community Autism Resources website: http://community-autism-resources.com/annual-parent-retreat/….

Keeping Kids with ASD Safe – Understanding the Creep Factor and the Hidden Curriculum

• By: Gary Weitzen POAC Autism Services
• October 1st, 2015
• safety, sex education, sexuality
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…they have been taught specific rules, many of those with ASD would comply with inappropriate requests. For example, “Hey it’s hot in here let’s take our shirts off.” Parents and…

Social and Emotional Learning: Transitioning to Adulthood

• By: Amy Golden, MS, BCBA Michael Selbst, PhD, BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates
• January 1st, 2018
• assessment, relationships, social skills, winter 2018 issue
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…PhD, BCBA-D are from Behavior Therapy Associates in Somerset, New Jersey and can be reached at agolden@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com or mselbst@BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com and via their website at www.BehaviorTherapyAssociates.com. References Asher, M. J., Gordon,…

I Was Finally Diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism, Now What?

• By: Annie Kent, MA Mental Health Systemic Advocate/Educator, and Recently Diagnosed “Aspie”
• April 9th, 2023
• actually autistic, adult diagnosis, diagnosis, gender differences, girls and women, incorrect diagnoses, self-diagnosis, social isolation, soft skills, Spring 2023 Issue, stigma
• 4167    0

…whatever hiding spot I could find, attend more classes, and then head home to complete assignments. My reality existed entirely in my mind, and I let no one in. I…

Different, Not Worse

• By: Matthew Ratz, MEd
• January 1st, 2016
• employment, friendships, neuro-typical, soft skills
• 1151    0

…a nonprofit program coordinator with vast experience advocating for vulnerable populations. He can be reached at mjratz@gmail.com. For more information about Matt’s speaking and training, visit www.harnessthepromise.com or visit www.linkedin.com/in/mjratz….