Relationship Development Intervention: A Review of Its Effectiveness

• By: Thomas L. Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Center for Applied Behavior Analysis, The Sage Colleges
• January 1st, 2010
• 3090    1

…since only a subset of items of the ADOS and ADI-R were measured, the validity of these two assessments was compromised, since the initial strong validity of these assessment tools…

The Impact of COVID-19 on Families

• By: Taveesha Guyton, BSW We R Famile
• July 1st, 2020
• challenging behaviors, children, COVID-19, questions, routines, self-care, summer 2020 issue, visual schedule
• 2162    2

…pandemic such as increased hand washing practices, the practice of social distancing, and wearing protective gear while out in public. This explanation can be from simple YouTube Videos, a social…

One Father’s Experience Developing Apps to Motivate Son with Autism to Learn

• By: Andre Spivey, BA Live 2 Learn Differently, Inc.
• January 1st, 2016
• app development, brain, communication, education, technology
• 1324    0

…schools’ – BBC News. www.bbc.com/news/education-30216408 Heasley, S. (2013, January 23). Families Deeply Impacted By Autism Aggression, Study Finds – Disability Scoop. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/01/23/families-autism-aggression/17157/ McGonigal, J. (2011). Reality is broken: Why games…

Breaking Down Barriers: A Guide to Autism Diagnosis with NODA Telehealth

• By: Martin Costello Autism Advocate
• April 11th, 2023
• assessment, children, data collection, diagnosis, Spring 2023 Issue, technology, telehealth, virtual assessment
• 1501    0

…conferencing and other telehealth tools from their home. For example, if the parent and child are comfortable doing so, a recording of the child’s behavior can be shared with a…

Enhancing Communication and Accessibility: Assistive Technology for Individuals with Autism

• By: Anne Reynolds Manes & Weinberg, LLC, Special Needs Lawyers
• July 5th, 2023
• accommodations, assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication device, communication, evaluation, school, students, Summer 2023 Issue, technology
• 2694    0

…Psychiatric Association. (2021) What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/autism/what-is-autism-spectrum-disorder Amerian Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/aac/ Autism Spectrum Disorder: Communication Problems in Children. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/autism-spectrum-disorder-communication-problems-children#4 Bollin, A. B.S. T.R….

Humor is Important to Your Child’s Social Development

• By: Jennifer Jacobs, MS, CCC-SLP Laurie Jacobs, MA, CCC-SLP Social Skill Builder
• October 1st, 2014
• humor, jokes, relationships, social skills, video modeling
• 5371    0

…at www.youtube.com/socialskillbuilder. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/socialskillbuilders, or email info@socialskillbuilder.com for more information. References Derks, Peter & Nezlek, John B. “Use of humor as a coping mechanism, psychological adjustment,…

Accommodations for Students in the Higher Education Environment

• By: Samantha Curiale-Feinman, MSEd, TSHH Casey Schmalacker New Frontiers in Learning
• July 1st, 2018
• accommodation, higher education, self-advocacy, summer 2018 issue, transition
• 3535    0

…meeting exactly how to access the accommodations at their specific school. What are Some Common Accommodations Approved in College? Exam Accommodations Exam accommodations are common for students who can provide…

Project Lifesaver – From the Beach to the Police Department

• By: Christopher T. Greco New Rochelle Police Department
• October 1st, 2015
• safety, technology, wandering
• 1521    0

…are dispatched to the area to begin the search for the missing person using a mobile locator tracking system. Most searches last no longer than 30 minutes. Although Project Lifesaver…

The Dental Disparity Dilemma

• By: Gina Williamson, RN, MSN Anderson Center for Autism
• April 12th, 2024
• dental care, dental education, dentistry, neurodivergent individuals, oral health, sensory issues, sensory needs, Spring 2024 Issue
• 938    1

…of a dental exam; ICD-10 coding would help break that barrier, allowing for a more comfortable experience for each patient and a more thorough dental exam with better results. At…

Education, Training, and Job Trends

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW Paul Cavanagh, PhD, MSW New York Institute of Technology Vocational Independence Program
• January 1st, 2013
• college, education, employment, training
• 1158    0

…published annually by the U.S. Department of Labor. This free resource is available at www.bls.gov/ooh. The Hand*]}*book is a searchable document that provides job projections through 2020. The searches can…