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Building the Skills for School Readiness
…while being in close proximity to peers and teachers. Each of these involves a number of discrete behaviors. For example, something as simple as standing in line consists of component…
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Sexual Misconduct on Campus: A Brief Introduction to Title IX Guidelines and Policies for Parents and Caregivers
…(Hellemans, 2007; Mendes, 2016). Colleges are required to appoint Title IX Coordinators to ensure compliance with the law. They oversee and facilitate the investigation of complaints, including the establishment of…
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Cut Out for Him: A Father on His Son’s Employment Future
…Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, young adults with an ASD have more trouble transitioning into employment than their peers with different disabilities (www.jaacap.com/article/S0890-8567(13)00377-8/abstract). The study…
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Evidence-Based Practices for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Making the Best Treatment Decisions for Your Child
…perceptions of their children’s progress. The Association for Science in Autism (www.asatonline.org) is an excellent resource for families who are considering specific therapies. Research summaries on many of the current…
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Bitten by the Truth
…life across lifespan for their daughter Rebecca and two roommates. To learn more, visit our Facebook page, Rebecca Bricklin’s Personal Assurance Team Inc. at www.facebook.com/CormmunityforRebecca or contact Alexandra at alexsolre@mac.com….
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Do Parents and Teachers Get Children with AS/HFA? These Children Lack the Insight or Social Skills to Explain Themselves
…verbal skills set unrealistic expectations for their level of comprehension and behavior. The comments of the child are often seen as due to rudeness or a “bad” attitude. I was…
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Summary of a Systematic Literature Review of Research on Sexuality, Sex Education and Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
…sexual behaivors and comprehension of sexual language when compared to participants without ASD. Holmes & Hilme (2014) explored communication regarding sexuality between parents and their children with ASD, and noted…
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Dental Care and Autism: What You Should Know
…give up on your child’s dental health and embrace the learning experience that comes with it. It is possible for your child to be comfortable at the dentist with patience,…
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The Impact of Professional Networking for Autism Service Providers
…services I provide, my company, and myself. Social media platforms are certainly a great way to get visibility in your local community, as well as to gain a broader geographic…
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New Trends in Brain and Tissue Banking for Autism Research
…childhood, adulthood and aging. To detect and characterize developmental and aging associated changes, the cohort examined must represent the entire lifespan and the number of examined individuals must provide statistical…
