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11 Compassionate Parenting Tips for Families with Autistic Children
…“Comparison is the thief of joy.” Every person – you and I included – is a combination of positive traits and plenty of flaws. Choose to see your child’s positive…
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Uncovering Neurodiversity in a Relationship
…Communication in Autism, Explained. Spectrum News. Retrieved from https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/social-communication-autism-explained/ Myhill, G., & Jekel, D. (2015). Neurology Matters: Recognizing, understanding, and treating neurodiverse couples in therapy. FOCUS, NASW Massachusetts Chapter. The…
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The Promise of Quality ABA: What Value-Based Care Means for Families
…resources, respite care, and other services. This holistic care approach has been demonstrated to improve care and outcomes for children, especially those in underserved and under-resourced communities. What Will My…
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Advocating for the Overlooked Needs of Autistic Individuals in the US Criminal Justice System
…after the fact because autistic individuals do not spontaneously understand communication, especially under duress. However, high functioning autistics (HFA) do report that they can understand many social concepts but do…
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Supporting Families with Autistic Children – What More Can Be Done?
…around the United States. This is a 22% increase from 2018, which found the prevalence of ASD to be 1 in 44 (2.3%). What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? ASD…
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Helping Autistic Individuals Navigate Barriers to Adulthood
…80+ programs and services, please visit www.wjcs.com. References Cheak-Zamora, Tait & Coleman (2022, April 14). Assessing and Promoting Independence in Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Developmental Behavioral…
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The Role of Sensory-Focused Education in Inclusive Classrooms
…administration, collaborative planning, commitment to collaboration, and an understanding of the classroom culture, curriculum, and performance expectations are needed (Cahill & Bazyk, 2020). Examples of sensory strategies designed to provide…
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Facilitating Health Care Visits: How Can We Prepare for a Therapeutic Visit?
…room, where your individual becomes anxious and has a behavior. The provider insists that they cannot complete the visit due to non-compliance. You both are sent on your way without…
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How to Create a Safe and Engaging Sensory Experience at the Pool
…This communication between both sides of the brain encourages tracking across the midline of the body or integrating both the left and right sides of the body (Goldstein et al.,…
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Preparing Autism Service Providers for Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies
…(e.g., first aid kit, flashlight, radio, batteries, food, water). A complete and up-to-date staff contact list that includes mobile phone numbers. A means to maintain communication during the disaster in…
