Addressing the Female-Specific Challenges of Autism at Yes She Can

• By: Lesli Cattan, LCSW Yes She Can
• April 1st, 2020
• confidence, employment, females, independence, life skills, skill development, Spring 2020 Issue, training
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…www.YesSheCanInc.org and www.GirlAGain.com. References Attwood, T, (2007). The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome. Jessica Kingsley Publishers Hendrickz, S. (2015). Women and Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jessica Kingsley Publishers Roberson,…

Bridging the Gap Between Evidence-Based Practice in ASDs and the Classroom

• By: Jill Krata, PhD Patrick R. Hof, MD The Seaver Autism Center Tissue Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• July 1st, 2015
• EBP, evidence-based practices, school, special education, standards
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…case examples, picture examples, video examples and additional resources, such as data, sheets, materials (Odom, Collet-Klingenberg, Rogers & Hatton, 2010). Teachers have little support when selecting strategies and are left…

Autism and Bipolar Disorder

• By: Jessica Hellings, MD Andrea Witwer, PhD Ohio State University
• July 1st, 2014
• adhd, bipolar disorder, depression, diagnosis, irritability, manic episodes, medication, mental health
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…Specialists working within Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (www.autismspeaks.org/science/resources-programs/autism-treatment-network/tools-you-can-use/visual-supports) are dedicated to combining cutting-edge research with the delivery of comprehensive “whole person” care for children and teenagers with autism. To…

Study Finds That Autism Genes are Surprisingly Large

• By: Virginia Hughes SFARI.org
• October 1st, 2013
• genetics, science
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…(2010) PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20600630)   Neale B.M. et al. Nature485, 242-245 (2012) PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22495311)   Iossifov I. et al. Neuron74, 285-299 (2012) PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22542183)   Stoll G. et al. Nat. Neurosci.16,…

Communication Modality Decisions for Individuals with ASD

• By: Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Jennifer Labowitz, MS, NCSP, BCBA Melmark
• April 1st, 2019
• ABA, assessment, communication, independence, intervention, language, PECS, self-determination, sign language, speech generation, spring 2019 issue
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…also important to ultimately examine spontaneous use and social validity, to get information on the real life impact the communication modality has on the learner’s independence, autonomy, and self-determination. Mary…

Using Technology to Foster Social Interaction

• By: Juhi Kaboski, PhD Laboratory for Understanding Neurodevelopment, University of Notre Dame
• January 1st, 2016
• coding, peer mediation, social skills, summer camp, technology
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…effectiveness. Commonly Employed Use of Technology in School, Home, and Therapy Settings There are at least two ways in which computer and digital devices are incorporated into therapeutic interventions for…

Employment and People with Disabilities: A Social Ill to Change, Not Manage

• By: Nicholas A. Villani Career and Employment Options, Inc.
• July 1st, 2011
• 974    0

…track of the usual “college” pathway and therefore not given the same level of attention as the typical four-year college, or even two-year community college. Realistic and effective transition programming…

Treating the Adolescent with ASD: The Quest To Establish Selfhood

• By: Shuli Sandler, PsyD Spectrum Services
• July 1st, 2014
• adolescence, Asperger's Syndrome, independence
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…“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…

Creating the Path to Employment

• By: Jerry Philip NEXT for AUTISM
• April 1st, 2014
• employment, Project SEARCH
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New York Collaborates for Autism (NYCA) creates comprehensive, evidence-based community services to support people living with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) right now. In 2011, NYCA turned its attention toward creating…

Moving Forward with Will Power

• By: Will Peters AHRC New York City’s Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at the College of Staten Island
• January 1st, 2019
• advocacy, independence, post-secondary education, self-advocate, transition to adulthood, winter 2019 issue
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…adults with IDD to be competitively employed and to obtain higher earnings. I was able to try new challenges, activities, and pick my own classes. Sometimes picking classes was difficult,…