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Two Case Studies of Success Using ABA to Increase Independence for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
…guide intervention protocols to decrease challenging behaviors and increase adaptive responses. When Nancy first transitioned to our care, she complained of constant headaches and pain all over her body. She…
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Aspies in the City: Building a More Inclusive Community, One Person at a Time
…a company that turns invention ideas into real consumer products. We had 15 members show up for a tour of Quirky’s facilities (very impressive), a presentation of what the company…
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Asperger’s Skill Building Network: Practical Strategies for Transition and Change
…Arlington, TX: Future Horizons, Inc. Baker, J. (2005). Preparing for life: Complete guide for transitioning to adulthood for those with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons, Inc….
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An Employer’s Perspective on the Benefits of Training People with Autism
As part of its clinical mission, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division (NYP/WD) cares for patients so they are prepared to return to their home communities to lead productive lives. To successfully achieve…
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The Technique of “Twitter Speak” May Create More Effective Communication With Your Teens
“Twitter Speak.” What is it and how will it help communication with your teenager progress more smoothly? If you are a parent who has ever been confronted by your child…
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Summer Break and Skills Development: The Heat Is On
…MS, BCBA, is Clinical Director in New York and Michael J. Cameron, PhD, BCBA-D, is Chief Clinical Officer at Pacific Child and Family Associates. For more information, please visit www.pacificchild.com….
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Teaching the Teachers: Creating New Opportunities and Outcomes in Educating Students with Special Needs
…creating a community center, housed in the school facility, to provide support services and community events that will include students with special needs. So often, our students are excluded from…
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Lessons Learned – Tackling the Unemployment Crisis for Adults with Asperger’s
…companies. The real benefit of course, is the strong impression the attendees are leaving on the company representatives. These seminars are the beginning of building that relationship with these employers…
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Divorce with a Child on the Spectrum
…with an autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Family Psychology. 24(4):449-57. Hitti, M. (2005). Parents’ arguments hurt kids, marriage: Fighting parents, misbehaving children especially hard for stepfamilies. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20050210/parents-arguments-hurt-kids-marriage….
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Understanding ABA Intervention
…though few have data to support those claims. Parents are confronted with such claims and with the complexity of the disorder. Many are confused about which interventions might have relevance…
