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Positive Psychology Offers Guideposts for Optimism to Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
…through her website at www.drvaleriegaus.com. References Attwood, T. (2006). The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Butler, A.C., Chapman, J.E., Forman, E.M., & Beck, A.T. (2006). The…
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First Responders Promote Awareness and Training Through the Autism Patch Challenge
…that creates an autism patch continues to spread autism awareness and training throughout their communities and throughout the country. Today, many agencies may not even realize where this endeavor started…
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Where Is the Reform Movement in the Field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in New York State?
…officials? True enough, many of these sources espouse grand values like person-centered care and social justice. Some of these values are baked into most of the home and community-based waivers…
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An Autism Spectrum News Exclusive Interview with the Co-Directors of the New Shrub Oak International School
…be utilizing the community resources, we will also be providing service to the community. Too often, communities see the individuals with autism as being people who the community needs to…
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What Kind of Research Can Guide the Growth of ASD Services?
…the treatment is delivered to the same kind of people who will participate in the programs we want to improve, and in a manner mimicking real-world conditions. Several groups have…
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The Face of Grief Before and After the Autism Spectrum
…husband was admitted to the hospital for management of intractable pain. When they got home, I told them what happened. Staring at computer screen with mouse in hand, Jordan sighed…
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Healthy Sexuality Education for Individuals with Autism
…persons with ASD commensurate with each individual’s receptive and expressive abilities. Effective sexuality education is complicated for individuals with ASD by language and communication problems, as well as by social…
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The Social Needs of Women on the Autism Spectrum
…the current gaps in community-based adult programs. The focus group participants immediately commented on how “different” and “nice” it was to be in a room full of women on the…
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Extending a Helping Hand
…him something to eat. These area a few real time case examples of the power of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) done well. Lives changed and destiny shaped. The work itself…
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Internet and Social Media Skills Empower Individuals with DD to Increase Social Interactions and Improve Quality of Life
…to send a note through email in real time and look up old friends using our social media skills. Nowadays our personal lives are very public and employers use social…
