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Considerations in Diagnostic Assessment of Females for Autism Spectrum Disorder
…behavior, emotions and behavior (temperament), psychiatric and medical; with teen: self-report of symptoms and experiences) ASD Questionnaires/Rating Scales: parent completed ASD Questionnaires/Rating Scales: individual completed Direct Assessment: Autism Specific Measure…
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Medicaid Managed Care Is Essential for Persons With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
…comprehensive care management program under the federal health home requirements and funding. These Care Coordination Organizations are all provider collaborations covering close to 100,000 persons and were rolled out in…
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Utilizing Digital Media to Enable Continuity of Autism Services
…webinars and reading relevant literature to gain telehealth competency. The CASP organization (Council of Autism Service Providers) was noteworthy in disseminating comprehensive support to First Children and other ABA providers…
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Transitioning an ABA Company to Telehealth Service Delivery Model
Working for a company that provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, we were always tied to insurance companies’ untouchable rule: if you are not with the client face to face,…
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A Unique Program to Support Autism Educators During COVID-19 Distance Learning
…to build a community of practice for complex medical conditions such as autism, increase system capacity, and disseminate evidence-based practices to rural and underserved areas. Mazurek and colleagues adapted and…
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Examining the Challenges Service Providers Have Faced as a Result of COVID-19
…Westchester Jewish Community Services, Human Care Services for Families & Children, IAHD, LifeSpire, Services for the Underserved, Brooklyn Community Services, The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, HeartShare Human…
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COVID-19: Tips for Working From Home (And Finding Relief) With Your Children Out of School
…a separate room but, perhaps, a corner of a room with a divider and noise cancelling headphones. Consider hiring a caregiver: Companies like Care.com will match your family with a…
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Why Is There Laughter During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
…of geographic isolation or funding complications, families, peers, teachers and other instructors in community settings may also use discussion and role-play to help develop an understanding of humor and the…
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Siblings Realize They’re Not Alone: AHRC NYC Sibshops Unveil Common Challenges
…my brothers with others because my friends don’t understand autism.” Understanding Your Sibling One of the top challenges facing siblings spans the youngest and teen Sibshop members. “Understanding why…
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Under Pressure: Support for Siblings of Individuals with ASD
…necessary in order to give comprehensive and competent care to the families who look to communities and schools for help. Sibling relationships are especially unique in that they are typically…
