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Prevention of Abuse and Neglect: Melmarkโs Organizational Approach
…core commitments that are relevant to this goal. Organizational Practices Strategic plan – The Melmark leadership demonstrates a commitment to building a culture emphasizing protection of individual rights by developing…
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The Benefits of Training Parents to Use Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence Charts
…circumstances when discussing challenging behaviors. Many parents of children without disabilities will respond with comments such as, “I give them one warning, and they go to time out.” Comments like…
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An Interview with the New York State OASAS, OMH, and OPWDD Commissioners to Address Critical Healthcare Issues
…delighted to present to you the following responses from OASAS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez, LMSW, OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan, MD, and OPWDD Commissioner Theodore Kastner, MD. Arlene González-Sánchez Commissioner, NYS OASAS…
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Autism and the Gut: Co-Occurring Gastrointestinal Challenges and Psychosocial Factors
…for individuals and their families. Behavioral difficulties as well as social and communication skills make it difficult for those with autism to communicate their needs, compounded by genetic and pathophysiological…
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Creating Sensory-Friendly Health Care Environments for Autistic Patients
…manager also played soothing music and kept the lights low. Effective communication is also essential when interacting with autistic patients. Health care providers should receive training in communicating clearly and…
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What Families With Autism Should Consider When Evaluating School Programs
…students have an opportunity to communicate. For example, at snack time, students may be encouraged to ask for their snacks rather than have the teacher offer snacks to them. There…
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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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Key Advances in Autism Research
…genetics, neuroanatomy, neurobiology and ultimately biochemical aberrations of this disorder. Additional research in these areas will lead to more comprehensive and effective treatments. As autism is most probably a neurodevelopmental…
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Walking the Tightrope: Promoting Success in the Adolescent with ASD
…Some parents may argue that their child is not capable of being independent and exercises poor judgment, citing examples where they “trusted” their child to set up a Facebook account…
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Developing Independence: Teaching Goal Setting Skills to Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
…setting research for students on the Autism spectrum (Carr, Moore, & Anderson, 2014a). Carr, Moore & Anderson (2014b) conducted a broader systematic literature review of goal setting research to address…
