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Searching for an Appropriate and Safe Residential Community
…Injury. She can be contacted at: cgarafola@mtbethelvillage.com or 908-757-7000 x201 or cell-908-922-1973. Mt. Bethel Village is located at 130 Mt. Bethel Road, Warren, NJ. For more information, please visit www.mtbethelvillage.com….
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Special Education Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
…validation of these instructional practices in terms of skill acquisition of students with a range of special learning needs. It is likely that, while some students may have thrived remotely,…
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Mindfulness and ASD
…where a treadmill of challenges is turned into wisdom and opportunities.” Practice, Practice, Practice Practicing mindfulness in our daily life is really the only way to cultivate the practice. However,…
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Guidelines for a More Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice for Autism
…common practices to better reflect evolving research. ABA practices are controversial in the autistic community. However, ABA is currently the most common approach experienced by autistic people in the United…
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Building Comprehensive, ABA-Informed Services in an Adult Residential Setting
…service agencies. Although ABA is a science which informs practice, and therefore a potential tool for uniting many disciplines and providing comprehensive care, it is often used in isolation from…
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Tailored Professional Development for Licensed Care Staff to Support Community Living for Adults with Autism
…levels. Staff also felt more comfortable and competent in implementing evidence-based practices, as indicated by our pre- and post-training surveys. Since increases in self-efficacy have been shown within other service…
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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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Interacting Safely with Police: Crucial Skills for Individuals Across the Spectrum
…the spectrum. It is especially true for individuals who are likely to be unaccompanied in the community or have other risk factors, like behavioral issues or limited communication. Teach Essential…
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Self-Advocacy and Successful Onboarding and Maintenance of Employment
…& Mailick, M. R. (2018). Factors associated with sustained community employment among adults with autism and co-occurring intellectual disability. Autism : the international journal of research and practice, 22(7), 794–803….
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Different, Not Worse
…a nonprofit program coordinator with vast experience advocating for vulnerable populations. He can be reached at mjratz@gmail.com. For more information about Matt’s speaking and training, visit www.harnessthepromise.com or visit www.linkedin.com/in/mjratz….
