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Addressing Skill Deficits in Students with High Functioning Autism as a Proactive Approach to Prevent Behavioral Challenges
…it is important to note that 70% of individuals with an ASD may have one additional diagnosis, and 40% may have two additional diagnoses. Common comorbid conditions are ADHD, developmental…
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Behavior as Desire for Control in Autism Spectrum Disorders
…I would say that the sensory component, after consideration of possible medical concerns, should come first. At the same time, there are as many reasons for human behavior as there…
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Aspies in the City: Building a More Inclusive Community, One Person at a Time
…a company that turns invention ideas into real consumer products. We had 15 members show up for a tour of Quirky’s facilities (very impressive), a presentation of what the company…
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I Finally Feel Like I Belong
…I hadn’t? Ten years later, I get it. I’ve come a long way from the social leper I felt I had no choice to be. Thanks to the National Institute…
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The Importance of Socialization for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are defined by three main components/deficits. These are deficits in Communication (receptive/expressive speech and language delay), Behaviors (aka self-stimulatory behaviors or stimming) and Socialization. Communication: these…
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How Technology will Shape the Future of Autism Therapy and Form the Backbone of Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
…file sharing tool), and GemIIni (an online library of video modeling tools). It may sound complicated, but the power of tools such as those three used together have benefitted all…
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Treating the Adolescent with ASD: The Quest To Establish Selfhood
…“blackberry” to compensate for their child’s deficits in executive functioning. Children with Asperger’s often rely on their parents out of necessity to help them navigate these complicated, confusing, and even…
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How (and How Not) to Work with Employees with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome
…come. Understandably, morale tends to suffer from this approach. Finally – and this is not universal, though it is common enough – there is the lightning-quick pace of a modern…
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The Impact of Expressive, Receptive, and Pragmatic Language Deficits in the Workplace
…in understanding spoken and written language. Difficulty understanding language is a receptive language disorder and it impacts job performance. Comprehension of spoken and written language is fundamental in the workplace….
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The Pitfalls and Potential of Technology: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
…topic is essential when it comes to social communication, and if we provide opportunities for individuals with ASD to engage in conversation over a shared interest, social performance will improve….
