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Leaders to Be Honored at MHNE June 30th, 2020 Reception in New York City
…the autism and behavioral health communities” Ira Minot, Founder and Executive Director of MHNE stated, “We are so pleased to have this opportunity to recognize these champions of the communities…
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Suitable Housing and Community Living: Autistics Face Many Unusual Challenges
…by those providing assistive services and met to the greatest extent possible. For example, autistics often have significant difficulties that otherwise comparable individuals rarely if ever have, especially where daily…
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Mental Health News Education Welcomes David Minot, Publisher of Autism Spectrum News, as New Executive Director
…education, information and community resources on mental illness, substance use disorders, and autism spectrum disorders to consumers, families, and the professional community. As one of the nation’s leading evidence-based publications…
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ASN Summer 2021 Issue
…Common Sense Practices to Improve the Psychological and Emotional Safety of Autistic Adults in the Workplace Neurodiversity Hiring Programs – A Path to Employment? Six Steps for Greater Autism Inclusion…
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The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Transition and Adult Programs at UM-NSU CARD: Creating Employment Through Community Collaboration
…have been closed off to them for so long. By fostering access to jobs and community participation, adults on the spectrum can meaningfully contribute to community life and attain their…
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How to Advocate for Your Nonspeaking or Minimally Verbal Child or Adult
…communication comes in many forms. Through challenging behaviors – such as tantrums, turning one’s head, pushing something away and ripping something up – we understand our individuals are communicating displeasure….
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Supporting Families to Prepare Students to Be Participating Members of Their Community
…Parents and teachers should come together to identify goals, plan programs, and examine progress. Research has shown that frequent home-school communication positively impacts community living. Schools can open the door…
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Telehealth: Is It Right for Parents and Children?
…research tell us about telehealth?” Research into the efficacy of BHT delivered via telehealth began before the pandemic. Overall, the data show that telehealth is very effective and that many…
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Self-Advocacy in Healthcare: Empowering Autistic Adults to Take Control of Their Well-Being
…with physicians. Ongoing research continues to explore the nature of these barriers to determine possible explanations; however, a systemic review of previous research and stakeholder community sampling reveals several key…
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Pulling It All Together: How to Create a Multidisciplinary Team for Your Child With Autism
…a clinic with subspecialists available to conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation (an evaluation performed by various specialists who come together to look at a child as a whole from their expert…
