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Addressing Skill Deficits in Students with High Functioning Autism as a Proactive Approach to Prevent Behavioral Challenges
…it is important to note that 70% of individuals with an ASD may have one additional diagnosis, and 40% may have two additional diagnoses. Common comorbid conditions are ADHD, developmental…
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Fragile X Drug Trial Gets $11.5 Million in NIH Funding – UC Davis Mind Institute to Research Promising Therapy for Language Learning
…child’s ability to communicate. Randi Hagerman, MD “There is a great need to improve cognition early in development in fragile X syndrome, and this unique study combines a targeted treatment…
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The Benefits of Postsecondary Transition Programs for Young Adults with Autism
…online. It was a little challenging when doing online activities and I had trouble at times, but it later proved to be worth it. I got my black belt in…
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A Tale of Two Diagnoses: Older Adults and School-Age Children
…adolescence). Consequently, I was elated to receive it. During my years of involvement with the adult autism community, particularly by attending and facilitating support groups, I have found this to…
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When an ASD Diagnosis Isn’t the Whole Answer – A Diagnostic Perspective
…in examining an individual’s psychological profile, physical condition, past experiences, family history, environmental components, and health and nutritional factors, thereby creating a whole-person approach. Herbert (2014) states that “we try…
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How Supported Decision-Making Can Help Family Caregivers
…Getting the Community Life You Want: A Guide to Home and Community Based Services Advocacy – Boggs Center: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/departments_institutes/boggscenter/products/GettingtheCommunityLifeYouWant.html Person-Centered Planning Tool – NJ Department of Human Services: http://www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddd/documents/Documents%20for%20Web/PCPT%203-13-13.pdf Supported…
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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?
…for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) – www.fpg.unc.edu/~autismPDC/resources/resources_public_ebp.cfm Association for Science in Autism Treatment – www.asatonline.org Science in Autism Treatment, ASAT’s free e-newsletter – www.asatonline.org/signup…
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Video Games and Kids – How Much is Too Much?
…of competence, independence, and relatedness (through interaction with video game characters) and to relive negative moods. However, over time addicted youth feel diminishing competence, independence and relatedness in the real…
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Two Sides to the Safety Equation: Bridging the Gap Between Police and Individuals with ASD
…www.BeSafeTheMovie and www.ExperienceAutism.com or contact Emily Iland, emily@BeSafeTheMovie.com, phone 661-347-8557. References Iland, E. (2013). Be Safe The Movie. Santa Clarita, CA: Camino Cinema. Iland, E. (2014). Be Safe Teaching Edition….
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Empowering Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
…social competency, consumer awareness, recreation, and independent living, which prepares them to live and work to their optimal potential. Key components of a successful school-based transition education program include: A…
