The Vital Need for Support and “Me Time” for Parents of a Child with Autism

• By: Lucina Clarke, MSEd My Time Inc.
• July 1st, 2015
• caregiver support, fathers, respite
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…Toll On Dads – Disability Scoop. Retrieved from http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2011/05/13/autism-toll-dads/13097/ Johnson, J. (2013). Parental Stress | Autism Research Institute. Retrieved from http://www.autism.com/parent_stress Sharpley, CF, et al. (1997). Influence of gender, parental…

The Importance of a Visual Schedule

• By: Marieke Hoekstra
• January 1st, 2014
• app, technology, visual schedule
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…as a pictogram. Most people use downloaded pictograms or pictures made by themselves. Research of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community has demonstrated that children with an autism spectrum…

Robots as Co-Therapists in Behavior Therapy for Individuals with ASD

• By: Joshua John Diehl, PhD Charles R. Crowell, PhD Michael Villano, PhD Kristin Wier, MA, LLP, BCBA Karen Tang, MA University of Notre Dame
• July 1st, 2013
• communication, research, technology
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…For this study, we decided to examine the integration of a robot as a co-therapist in a commonly used behavior therapy approach known as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The goal…

Using Cell Phones to Increase Independence in the Community for Young Adults with Autism

• By: Annemarie L. Horn, PhD Old Dominion University
• January 1st, 2022
• cell phones, community engagement, education, independence, post-secondary transition, safety, technology, video modeling, Winter 2022 Issue, young adults
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…Community engagement is an important component of post-secondary transition, and safety skills training should be at the forefront of educational practice for students with greater support needs. That is, considering…

Helping Youth with Autism and Co-Occurring Low Vision and Blindness

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW Alexandra LaVoie, MSOT Transition Center at the Perkins School for the Blind
• January 10th, 2024
• blindness, cerebral/cortical visual impairment, children, co-occurring conditions, educational interventions, inclusive education, low vision, transition-aged youth, visual impairment, Winter 2024 Issue
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…comorbidity, such as retinopathy of prematurity, Leber’s amaurosis, optic nerve hypoplasia, septo-optic nerve dysplasia, micro-ophthalmia, an-ophthalmia and CHARGE syndrome (Petretto et al., 2023). Molinaro (2020) reviewed research papers between 1958…

The Social World of Work

• By: Yvona Fast, MLS
• October 1st, 2014
• actually autistic, colleagues, relationships, social skills, work
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…she co-authored with her mother and Garden Gourmet: Fresh & Fabulous Meals From Your Garden, CSA or Farmers’ Market (2013) is a seasonal cookbook. For more information, please visit www.wordsaremyworld.com….

Prognosis? The Sky’s the Limit

• By: David Finch Author and Speaker
• April 1st, 2012
• adults, Asperger's Syndrome, marriage, neurodiversity, self-improvement, spring 2012 issue
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…Times bestseller. David also lectures on the topics of relationships and living successfully with Asperger’s. Please find more information about David on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DavidFinchWriter, and on his website davidjfinch.com….

View From the Spectrum: Autism From Around the World

• By: Stephen M. Shore, EdD Autism Spectrum Disorder Consulting
• January 1st, 2009
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…visited are worth exploring. For example, I have found that no matter how poor or desolate of resources a location may be, pockets of best practice can always be found….

Doin’ It My Autistic Way: Why Being Self-Employed Was the Logical Solution for Me

• By: Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS Autism and Neurodiversity Researcher/Consultant/Speaker/Author/Advocate Evolving Skye, LLC
• June 25th, 2021
• actually autistic, burnout, employment, self-employment, struggle, Summer 2021 Issue, unwritten rules
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…can find more of her work, sign up for her newsletter, and follow her social media by heading to her website, www.beccalory.com. You can also email her directly at info@beccalory.com….

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…