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Hormonal Fluctuations and Women with Autism: A Call for Increased Awareness and Assessment
…some are seen more frequently than others. Existing health problems are reported to worsen in this premenstrual (luteal) phase of the cycle. Examples common to women with autism are epilepsy,…
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How Spectrum Designs Foundation Pivoted to Support First Responders and Healthcare Providers
…As a way to give back to a community that has given us so much, Spectrum Suds created the “Free laundry for first responders and healthcare professionals” initiative, offering to…
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10 Strategies to Teach Your Autistic Child About Money
…and make sure you can explain it in a simple way to your child if they approach you with questions about complex financial topics. 2) The earlier you start, the…
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4 Ways to Mitigate Insurance Costs in a COVID-19 Environment
…before the pandemic. With auto insurance, fewer drivers on the road means fewer claims and lower risk for the insurance company. Another example is Workers’ Compensation costs. In many states,…
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“Infinite Solution Finders:” AHRC New York City’s Educational Advocacy Guides Parents of Students with Disabilities
…turned two. I had to quickly learn all the things that come with having a child with a disability,” she recalled. “I had no idea prior to getting the diagnosis…
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Yes She Can 2021 Advocates for Adults with Autism Awards
Honoring those whose work benefit adults on the spectrum and our community Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT – Live Streaming FREE registration: Register for AAAA21 The Honorees You…
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Educating First Responders to Improve Encounters with Autistic Individuals
…studies on common scenarios they may encounter during emergencies with an individual with ASD.10 Giving examples of behaviors that individuals may exhibit can help first responders recognize the individual as…
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Autism Prevalence Higher in CDC’s ADDM Network: Improvements Being Made in Identifying Children with Autism Early
…communities in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) network. A second report on children born in 2014 (4-year-old children) in the same 11 communities shows progress in the early…
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Supporting Caregivers During the Pandemic
…parental sense of competence in parents of children affected by a disability in comparison to children with typical development (Siracusano et al., 2021). The study’s findings emphasize the need to…
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The Benefits of Postsecondary Transition Programs for Young Adults with Autism
Despite the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensuring every learner with a disability a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and The No Child Left Behind Act holding schools…
