The Unique Legal Issues That Affect Children and Adults with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

• By: Sheryl R. Frishman, Esq Amy C. O’Hara, Esq Littman Krooks, LLP
• October 1st, 2011
• adults, advocacy, Asperger’s, fall 2011 issue, guardianship, high functioning autism, IEP, law, legal, Medicaid, Medicare, planning, SSDI, SSI
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…for items that are not provided by the public benefit system. For example, money in the trust can buy a television, or pay for a companion, or pay for a…

Autism and Epilepsy – What We Know, What We Don’t Know, and How We Are Creating Awareness

• By: Ruth Nass, MD NYU Child Study Center Linda J. Walder, Esq. The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation
• January 1st, 2011
• co-occurring conditions, epilepsy, sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP)
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…Epilepsy & Seizures: How to Recognize the Signs and Basic First Aid When You Do to educate the community and generate awareness about this co-condition. The brochure is offered free…

Digital Resources for Students with Autism

• By: Teach.com
• February 25th, 2020
• assistive technology, communication, resources, students
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…and communication, making for more integrated classrooms and innovative therapies that help these students learn. Take a look at our comprehensive list of digital resources for students with autism: Assistive…

Different is My Identifier

• By: Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS Evolving Skye, LLC
• April 1st, 2020
• actually autistic, confidence, diagnosis, female, identity, role models, self-esteem, Spring 2020 Issue, validation
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…can find more of her work, sign up for her newsletter, and follow her social media by heading to her website, www.beccalory.com. You can also email her directly at info@beccalory.com….

Unforeseen Advantages of Virtual Learning: Improved Attendance, Participation and More

• By: Gina Apicella, MS, BCBA, LBA Carolyn Gorman, LPC, ATR Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, Inc.
• July 1st, 2020
• adults, COVID-19, education, independence, summer 2020 issue, technology, virtual learning
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…& Lara, J. P. (2016). Psychiatric comorbidities in autism spectrum disorder: A comparative study between DSM-IV-TR and DSM-5 diagnosis. International journal of clinical and health psychology: IJCHP, 16(3), 266–275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2016.03.001…

How to Recover Financially From a Crisis When You Are Autistic

• By: Andrew Komarow, MSFS, CFP Planning Across The Spectrum
• July 1st, 2020
• actually autistic, COVID-19, financial planning, summer 2020 issue
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…research all of your options. Some utility companies have promised not to terminate service of those who cannot currently pay their bills due to being impacted by COVID-19. The full…

The Big Sigh

• By: Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS Autism and Neurodiversity Researcher/Consultant/Speaker/Author/Advocate | Evolving Skye, LLC
• July 19th, 2022
• actually autistic, anxiety, comfort, depression, mental health, pets, self-criticism, Summer 2022 Issue
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…can find more of her work, subscribe to her YouTube channel, and follow her social media by heading to her website, www.beccalory.com. You can also email her directly at info@beccalory.com….

Supporting Young Adults: Transitioning to Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities

• By: Tara C. Fappiano Advocate, Mediator, and Litigator
• October 2nd, 2023
• accommodations, choosing a college, educational, expectations, Fall 2023 Issue, goals, independence, post-secondary education, school, self-advocacy, self-determination, support services, transition planning, transition to adulthood
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…acts as an advocate for her clients when challenges arise in post-secondary educational settings. She may be reached at tcf@tarafappiano.com, and you can learn more about her practice at www.tarafappiano.com….

A Mother’s Journey Advocating for Her Child’s Autism Diagnosis and What Fellow Educators Can Learn

• By: Shelley Hughes, OTR Pearson Clinical Assessments
• October 2nd, 2023
• access to resources, advocacy, assessments, diagnosis, diagnosis equity, early detection, early intervention, education, Fall 2023 Issue, improved outcomes, mental health, parents, racial disparities, research, screening, socioeconomic disparities, teachers, underdiagnosis of females
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…with white children. Those living in affluent areas were 80% more likely to be identified with ASD and no intellectual disabilities compared with children in underserved areas. Additional research from…

Meeting the Sensory Needs of Autistic Patients with Dental Care Challenges

• By: John Hansford, DMD Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry
• January 10th, 2024
• anxiety and fear, behavioral issues, children, communication difficulties, dental care challenges, dental exams, dental providers, dentist, heightened sensitivity, limited access to care, patient experience, pediatric dentistry, sensory needs, Winter 2024 Issue
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…procedures without being traumatized.” Communication difficulties are another major challenge for patients with ASD. Patients with ASD may have difficulty communicating their needs and understanding instructions from dental staff. This…