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Maintaining Social Skills Over the Summer
…or hitting the ball. When practicing social skills it’s about being able to follow the rules of a game, not getting overly competitive, cheering others on and communicating and collaborating…
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Understanding Unintentional Injury for Children with ASD
…or hitting the ball. When practicing social skills it’s about being able to follow the rules of a game, not getting overly competitive, cheering others on and communicating and collaborating…
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Interdisciplinary Approach to Obtaining a Medical Diagnosis for Individuals With a Complex Behavioral Profile
…and comprehensively (Boivin et al., 2021). This collaborative process requires trust, respect, clearly defined and equitable roles, commitment, and accountability. It requires each discipline to have comprehensive knowledge of their…
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Behavioral Treatment Components to Address Delayed or Denied Reinforcement
…function-based interventions became best practice (Hagopian, Boelter, & Jarmolowicz, 2011). One commonly used intervention for addressing challenging behavior is functional communication training (FCT). FCT involves providing delayed or denied reinforcement…
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What Kind of Research Can Guide the Growth of ASD Services?
…used to establish a given practice as evidence-based. These evidence-based practices or EBPs can be prioritized when designing a program for one person or deciding what practices professionals should be…
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Blurred Lines – In Support of a Broader Interdisciplinary Model
…and consulting company based out of Portland, OR, and sits on the core services and strategic planning committees for the Autism Society of America. For more information, please email lucas@portlandlanguagecraft.com….
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Using Explicit Instruction to Teach Self-Advocacy
…Contemporary Contexts. Learning Disabilites Research & Practice. www.researchgate.net/profile/Charles-Hughes-4/publication/318176128_Explicit_Instruction_Historical_and_Contemporary_Contexts_LEARNING_DISABILITIES_RESEARCH/links/604261814585154e8c789552/Explicit-Instruction-Historical-and-Contemporary-Contexts-LEARNING-DISABILITIES-RESEARCH.pdf Izzo, M., & Lamb, M. (2002). Self-determination and career development: Skills for successful transitions to postsecondary education and employment. [White paper]. Post-School…
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The Regulating Benefit of Rituals
…is sharonrachelthomas@gmail.com. If you want to learn more about her practice or mental health OT, please visit her website at www.sharonevandc.com. References American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of…
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Beyond Academics: The Importance of Executive Functioning Skill Development
…Katherine Cody, PsyD For additional information Spectrum Services or Dr. Cody’s practice, visit: www.spectrumservicesnyc.com or contact Dr. Cody directly at KatherineCodyPsyD@gmail.com or (917) 512-7751. References Guare, R., Dawson, P. &…
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“Let’s Talk About Sex” with Neurodiverse Couples
…Sickels, LCSW and the clinical services she provides, visit www.spectrumservicesnyc.com or contact her directly at LeslieSickelsLCSW@gmail.com. References CDC. (2016). Facts about ASDs. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic…
