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An Autism Spectrum News Interview with Alexander Kolevzon, MD, Clinical Director of the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
…in addition to ASD and about 40% had two or more. The most common diagnoses were social anxiety disorder, ADHD, and oppositional defiant disorder. Other common comorbidity included panic disorder,…
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The Center for Career Freedom’s ASD Employment Program
…have served over eighteen-hundred students with psychiatric and Autism Spectrum Disorders/Asperger’s Syndrome who have a passion to raise their computer skills to competitive employment levels. Our goal is self-sufficiency for…
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Autism and Epilepsy – What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and How We Are Creating Awareness
…related deaths and her project is definitely critical to understanding and then preventing SUDEP, as well as determining causes of autism. Since epilepsy is common in autism, a number of…
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Transition to Adulthood – It’s Not Just About a Daytime Activity!
…Trust. You will need specialized legal services to create this trust. We recommend downloading the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council’s Planning for your Future Guide (www.ddpc.state.ny.us/publications/childcare_education/planning_for_the_future_2006.pdf) to understand and prepare for…
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Vaccine Court Denies All Three “Thimerosal Causes Autism” Test Cases
…compensation because there are people who have very real, very serious adverse reactions to vaccines who deserve to be compensated. And if you look at other rulings, this court tends…
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NYS OMRDD – Supporting Education Across a Lifetime
…and degrees, but also, the skills and confidence that will allow them to fully contribute to their communities. “OMRDD’s commitment to education means we make a lifelong commitment to raising…
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Closer to the Dream of a Brighter Future for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
…to develop a policy agenda to address the needs of adults. The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation is a member of the Steering Committee for this effort, composed of a powerhouse…
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Promoting Community Engagement and Social Connections Through Employment and Volunteering
…to combat social isolation and grow a community is through education, employment, and volunteering. Many neurotypical adults will socialize with those they meet through employment, school, and volunteering. Charlotte Ochs,…
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Supportive and Community Housing – Find Your Forever Home
…Speaks, 2011, https://www.autismspeaks.org/. Home & Community Based Services. Medicaid.gov, https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/hcbs/index.html. Public Housing Authorities: Helping to End Homelessness through Permanent Supportive Housing. Journal of Housing and Community Development, 2008, p. 18….
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Transitioning Back Home from a Residential Treatment Facility
…is a frequent national speaker on ABA and how to address significant negative behaviors. References Applied Behavior Analysis Education. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.appliedbehavioranalysisedu.org/why-is-routine-so-important-to-people-with-asd/ American Psychological Association. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/autism…
