The Costs of Raising a Teenage Son with Autism

• By: Jeff Stimpson
• October 1st, 2013
• father, finances, food, sensory
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…with eating a limited diet,” reads the Eating Problems primer of National Autism Resources (www.nationalautismresources.com/autism-eating-problems.html). “Reasons for children’s eating problems may range from a need for food to look a…

Changing the Mindset of Autistic Children and Adolescents

• By: Robert Brooks, PhD Harvard Medical School Sam Goldstein, PhD University of Utah School of Medicine
• April 1st, 2012
• child development, developmental challenges, empathy, intervention, nurturing strengths, parenting, positivity, resilient mindset, self-discipline, social skills
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…reached on through their websites www.samgoldstein.com and www.drrobertbrooks.com. References Adams, L. W. (2009). Parenting on the autism spectrum: A survival guide. San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing. Brooks, R., & Goldstein,…

View From the Spectrum – Matching Best Practice to Children’s Needs

• By: Stephen M. Shore, EdD Autism Spectrum Disorder Consulting
• October 1st, 2008
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Boom! The “Autism Bomb” explodes. Like many children with regressive autism I lost functional communication, had tantrums, engaged in self-stimulatory and abusive behaviors beginning at 18 months. Others are affected…

Presentation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Females: Diagnostic Complexities and Implications for Clinicians

• By: Jessica Scher Lisa, PsyD Harry Voulgarakis, PhD, BCBA St. Joseph’s College
• April 1st, 2020
• assessment, behaviors, diagnosis, females, research, Spring 2020 Issue
• 10712    1

…practice. You can find more information about their respective practices at www.drjessicascherlisa.com and www.drharryv.com. References Bölte, S., Duketis, E., Poustka, F., & Holtmann, M. (2011). Sex differences in cognitive domains…

How Preparing Early Improves Independent Living in Adulthood

• By: Samantha Smith, MSEd, BCBA, LBS-PA Rebecca Miller, MS, RBT Julia Robertson, MS Ed, QASP-S, RBT Exceptional Learning, LLC
• March 26th, 2021
• ABA, adults, behavior skills training, community living, daily living skills, independence, independent living, parent training, planning, Spring 2021 Issue, transition
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…ensures that a child is getting the well-rounded preparation they need for years beyond childhood service availability. Targeting community living competence early throughout ABA intervention programming in the most natural…

Self-Advocacy and Successful Onboarding and Maintenance of Employment

• By: Casey Schmalacker Alissa Cappelleri, MAT New Frontiers Executive Function Coaching
• June 25th, 2021
• accommodations, communication, employment, expectations, language, mentors, onboarding, self-advocacy, success, Summer 2021 Issue, sustained employment
• 1956    0

…https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361317703760 Gallup (2017). State of the American Workplace. Gallup. www.gallup.com/workplace/238085/state- american-workplace-report-2017.aspx. Kalandadze, T., Norbury, C., Nærland, T., & Næss, K. B. (2018). Figurative language comprehension in individuals with autism spectrum…

EarliTec Diagnostics Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the EarliPoint Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder

• By: Shay Smith Health+Commerce
• July 19th, 2022
• assessment, children, development, diagnostic tool, early diagnosis, early intervention, eye tracking, FDA, research, Summer 2022 Issue, technology
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…the original article, published on June 10, 2022, at https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220610005563/en/EarliTec-Diagnostics-Receives-FDA-510-k-Clearance-for-the-EarliPoint-Evaluation-for-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder. For more information, contact Shay Smith at (707) 971-9779 or shay@healthandcommerce.com. Footnotes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, December…

Advocating for Awareness of Wandering and How Avonte’s Law Can Help

• By: Nancy Martinez Christopher Berger USC School of Social Work
• October 1st, 2015
• advocacy, education, legislation, wandering
• 1060    0

…Retrieved from www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/features/birthdefects-dd-keyfindings.html Evans, D., & Eyewitness News. (2014). New York City council hears opposition to Avonte’s law. Retrieved from http://7online.com/news/council-hears-opposition-to-avontes-law/109529/ Jones, A. (2015). Avonte’s law reintroduced. Retrieved from http://www.rootedinrights.org/avontes-law-reintroduced/…

How Science and Evidence Won Out Against Auditory Integration Therapies

• By: Thomas L. Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Endicott College
• January 1st, 2012
• auditory integration therapy, evidence-based, research, science, treatments
• 1617    0

…Institute website (2010), a comment from the Institute is posted, critiquing the strengths and weaknesses of each article. Of the 23 studies listed, only one study received a positive comment…

Programming for Multiple Siblings with ASD: Tips to Promote Family Success

• By: Tori Massimo, MPA, MAEd, BCBA, LBS-PA Lynn Roba, MEd, BCBA, LBS-PA Kristen Daneker, MS, BCBA, LBS-PA Jennifer Croner Lauriello, MSEd, BCBA, LBS-PA Exceptional Learning, LLC
• October 1st, 2020
• assessment, challenging behaviors, communication, diagnosis, fall 2020 issue, programming, siblings, tips, treatment
• 3344    1

…Try not to compare your children’s programming and progress to others: Despite sharing common physical attributes, cognitive skills, adaptive skills, and personalities often vary from child to child. You may…