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Supporting Adolescents with Autism Using Technology to Interact with Peers
…communicate effectively when social interactions become more complex and demanding (Kelly et al., 2018). Because effective social-communication skills are essential to initiating and maintaining friendships, obtaining employment, and independent living,…
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Digital Storytelling Enhances Self-Expression for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
…to tell their stories in the coming years. AHRC’s overall commitment to technology is evident by the computer labs, laptops, Smart boards, large flat-screen TVs, and both low-tech and high-tech…
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The Impact of Autism on Adult Residential and Day Services
…on the spectrum, sharing a common diagnosis and common needs, adult services has an opportunity to shift from being reactive to becoming proactive. The opportunity exists for care staff to…
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Assessing Young Children with ASD: A Multidisciplinary Approach
…and picture books such as Mercer Mayer’s “frog” series can reveal difficulties at different language levels. Research has shown validity and value in evaluating natural discourse skills in children with…
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The Self in Girls and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder
…be safe and comfortable in our social world. In Conclusion ASD research has historically focused on the interpersonal world of social competence. Concepts of self-representation, self-awareness, and self-reflection have been…
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Using Technology to Foster Social Interaction
…at fun.lab@nd.edu or 574-631-2814. To learn more about her research, please visit www.funlab.nd.edu. References Beaumont, R., & Sofronoff, K. (2008). A multi-component social skills intervention for children with Asperger Syndrome:…
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Accessing and Understanding Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Benefits
…Screening Tool (B.E.S.T.) on the web at www.benefits.gov/ssa. The basic SSI application consists of 21 pages and 58 questions regarding family composition, income for your adult child, resources, living arrangements…
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Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior
…exclusively uses a Verbal Behavior format which we have found very successful. For more information on this topic feel free to contact Adrienne Robek at adrienne.robek@losninos.com or go to www.losninos.com….
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Exploring Autism Traits Among Jeopardy Contestants
…Tech student with Asperger completes dream of competing on ‘Jeopardy’. The Telegraph. Grosvenor, C. (2019). ‘Jeopardy’: A brief history. Liveabout.com Hinds, J. (July 2018). What happens during ‘Jeopardy auditions’? Behind…
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Avoid Mistakes with Important Legal Forms
…Association, and past chairperson of the Nassau County Bar Association Taxation Committee. Ms. Gruer has practiced law for thirty years. The firm’s website is www.nytrustlaw.com, and phone number is 516-487-5400….
