“Reflecting on the Journey” – A Retreat for Parents of Autistic Family Members

• By: Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP Childhood Communication Services, University of Rhode Island Elaine C. Meyer, PhD, RN Harvard Medical School Barbara Domingue, MEd Community Autism Resources
• October 2nd, 2023
• caregivers, community building, emotional support, Fall 2023 Issue, family support, fun, improved relationships, parenting challenges, parents, reflection, respite, rest, retreat, self-care, social support networking, stress management, stress relief
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This past year marked the 25th anniversary year of our annual weekend retreat for parents of young and adult autistic individuals. This innovative family support activity has become a highlight of the year for us, and for many of the approximately 60 parents of autistic family members who join us...

Guidelines for a More Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice for Autism

• By: Rebecca Rosenzweig Autistic Self-Advocate Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP Brown University
• April 1st, 2022
• ABA, actually autistic, anxiety, communication, dysregulation, echolalia, eye contact, language, neurodiversity, research, sensory-processing differences, Spring 2022 Issue, stimming, training
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This article came out of discussions between the authors about guidelines for a more neurodiversity-affirming practice for autism. The training that is discussed in this article was developed by the first author (Rebecca Rosenzweig). Authors’ note: As an autistic person working in a...

The Importance of Thinking Developmentally in Educational Approaches

• By: Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP Brown University
• April 1st, 2022
• ABA, applied behavior analysis, behavioral interventions, development, developmental thinking, education, research, Spring 2022 Issue
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Educational approaches for autistic students are often categorized as either developmental or behavioral. (Prizant & Wetherby, 2005). Behavioral approaches utilize practices based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), and are used to change behavior: that is, to increase desirable behavior and...