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Berklee to Launch the Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs This Fall
…experience, and create in the arts. It will offer community programs, learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, professional development for teachers, and partnerships with international, national, and regional organizations….
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Autism, Sexuality, and Postsecondary Education
…for adult transition support. Retrieved on February 11. 2017 from https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/top-ten-lists/2012/mounting-evidence-critical-need-adult-transition-support Balfe, M., & Tantum, D. (2010). A descriptive social and health profile of a community sample of adolescents and…
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Human Sexuality and Relationship Training for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Applied Settings
…conduct systematic evaluations of assessments and teaching procedures, and to share the results with the greater community. Through the development of an empirical literature base, the fear and anxiety around…
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Special Challenges and Creative Solutions When Providing Services to Females with Autism
…men, they may be at greater risk. We understand families’ concerns, and we always try to be as respectful as possible without promising something that we cannot always comply with….
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Some Key Issues in Reducing Caregiver Stress: Future Planning for the Family Member
…of warmth, care and respect. For more information, please visit www.melmark.org and www.melmarkne.org. References Shattuck, P., et al, (2012). Services for adults with autism spectrum disorders. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry,…
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The Role of the Caregiver in Enhancing Job Skills in Individuals with ASD
…job skills; thus increasing the likelihood that he or she will be able to obtain and maintain employment. Recent studies have found the development and acquisition of professional etiquette and…
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Building Employability Skills in Persons with ASD through Volunteerism
…gap for our individuals who are interested in eventual competitive employment, but who do not yet possess the skill set necessary for community employment. Slowly, these placements can be shaped…
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Helping First Responders to Understand and Assist Individuals with Autism in Emergency Situations
…express themselves under stress. If possible, it is helpful to get information about the communication modality. This is especially important information for the dispatcher to obtain when the call comes…
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Keeping Kids with ASD Safe – Understanding the Creep Factor and the Hidden Curriculum
…very clear about what rules we are teaching, especially where compliance is concerned. Many individuals with ASD don’t understand the consequences of their actions and can be very literal. Unless…
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Supervision Training: Ensuring Quality at Every Level of an Organization
…residential, healthcare and rehabilitative services, personally designed for each individual in a safe environment of warmth, care and respect. For more information, please visit www.melmark.org and www.melmarkne.org. References McClannahan, L….
