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Girls and Autism: Overcoming the Gender Gap to Ensure Best Outcomes
…Camurri, A., Lassalle, A., & Baron-Cohen, S. (2016). An investigation of the ‘female camouflage effect’ in autism using a computerized ADOS-2 and a test of sex/gender differences. Molecular Autism, 7,…
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Thriving During COVID-19: Transitioning to Virtual Programming for Individuals with Disabilities
…who would be temporarily relocated to their family homes, Vista was able to reimagine delivering their core programming virtually. After some preparation, the next step was to test – and…
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Study Finds Children with Autism Respond Well to Puppets
…to test anecdotal evidence that children with ASD, like most youngsters, pay attention to puppets. In a series of experiments, the researchers examined the visual attention patterns of young children…
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Autism, Technology, and Older Adults: Facing an Unexpected Set of Challenges
…always a strong connection between the two. Although the notion that autistics are generally inclined towards technology has become a common stereotype (even though such individuals, in reality, constitute a…
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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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Tools for Successful Healthcare Transition
…activities which support good hygiene habits, healthy eating, watching out for food allergies, keeping active, and staying safe. The hospital also provides The Community Hub (www.childrens-specialized.org/kohlsautismawareness) as a centralized online…
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Creating Community for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
…The goal of the community is to increase the members’ skills so they can live independently, provide vocational training and support for competitive employment, and create social opportunities. Today there…
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The Superpowers of Neurodiverse Couples
…focus on where each partner is coming from, and how to ground in context and communication. By deepening trust and improving communication, each partner can more effectively express their ideas…
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Embracing Special Interests
…realized that the NieR series helped me cope with these life changes. It also helped me developed a gray mind because of the themes of existentialism and humanity. I really…
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Identifying Why Challenging Behavior Occurs: Tips for Prevention
Children with autism often display higher rates of challenging behaviors, including non-compliance, aggression, self-injurious behavior, and socially inappropriate behavior such as disrobing in public, when compared to typically developing peers…
