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Why I Wasn’t Afraid to Label My Son
…be limited or boxed in or classified. They especially don’t want to be pigeon-holed, which actually has little to do with a bird and more to do with compartmentalizing people…
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The Future of Autism Genetics Should Learn From Its Past
…numbers of gene candidates in large populations, as was done previously for smaller gene sets6. However, in some ways our current approach may be reaching its limit. For example, the…
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Comprehensive Approach to Working with Individuals with Autism
…autism spectrum disorders, including identification of comorbid neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders and participation in the development of a comprehensive integrated interdisciplinary treatment plan. Psychological and Psychosocial Services – Each…
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Tips to Promote Caregiver Emotional and Physical Health
…training about autism for the community. “We must give every individual the opportunity to build skills and thrive within the fabric of a caring community. If we can do that,…
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Five Tips on How to Best Support a Sibling of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
…beneficial to acknowledge their fears and explain they are not responsible for the disorder. Create Open Communication: Information is the key component in supporting siblings and helping them cope with…
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An Autism Spectrum News Interview with New York State OPWDD Commissioner Courtney Burke
…does your background prepare you to serve as Commissioner of OPWDD? A: A great deal of my background relates to my new duties as Commissioner of OPWDD. My entire career…
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Early Intervention for Children with Autism Improves Social and Communication Skills
…and communication behaviors and prepare them to respond and initiate with others in socially appropriate ways. This is critically important because it opens the door to ongoing learning opportunities for…
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Social Coping and Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Power Combination of Psychology and Speech Language Interventions
…comments, initiating an interaction with a question or comment, and listening with eyes) and unexpected behaviors (negative or off-topic comments, perseverative topics, talking to self/mirror, and random body movements). Results…
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The Impact of Autism on Adult Residential and Day Services
…on the spectrum, sharing a common diagnosis and common needs, adult services has an opportunity to shift from being reactive to becoming proactive. The opportunity exists for care staff to…
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Lessons Learned from the Front Lines
…complex field of life challenges an autism diagnosis presents to us. Oftentimes the real burden of this diagnosis falls to the Mom caregiver. I mean no disrespect to the Dads…
