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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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On Being a โUnicornโ
…the male and female phenotypes we see repeatedly in the ASD community. And mostly, I was tired of being reminded how little this part of our community has changed regardless…
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Perspective and Advice from a Young Woman in College with ASD
…because it caused anxiety to go out in public with it. What helped you get to the point where you were comfortable with makeup? I had to deal with my…
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โItโs All My Fault!โ Understanding Guilt in Parents of Children with ASD
…tremendous amount of responsibility that comes with the role of being a parent, and with that responsibility can also come feelings of shame and guilt. This is true particularly when…
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The Effect of Preceding or Antecedent Physiological and Environmental Factors on Challenging Behavior
…might be more common during homework time when the child is tired. In another example, a child who engages in aggressive behavior to gain access to food (e.g., when the…
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Naturalistic Intervention in Classrooms: A Look at Classroom Pivotal Response Teaching
…Collet-Klingenberg, Rogers, & Hatton, 2010). However, due to their complexity, often the use of these strategies in community settings can be challenging. Research conducted in Southern California indicates that over…
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The Technique of โTwitter Speakโ May Create More Effective Communication With Your Teens
…adolescents and adults with extensive background and expertise within the field of ASDs. Her private practice is in Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY. For more information, please contact Beth at beth.yurman@gmail.com….
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Support for Parents and Progress for Children with Autism
…an organization to support families with a child with autism. To learn more about United Supports for Autism, visit www.unitedsupportsforautism.com. References Durand, V.M., Hieneman, M., Clarke, S. &…
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Thinking Outside of the Box: Modifying Evidence-Based Approaches to Fit the Needs of Adults on the Autism Spectrum
…into the community, college setting, or agency and apply these skills. It also made sense to take the person into the community and teach with the assistance of those people…
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Understanding ABA Intervention
…procedures have been validated as having both long-term and short-term benefits to clients and society. (b) Clients have a right to effective treatment (i.e., based on the research literature…
