Unforeseen Advantages of Virtual Learning: Improved Attendance, Participation and More

• By: Gina Apicella, MS, BCBA, LBA Carolyn Gorman, LPC, ATR Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, Inc.
• July 1st, 2020
• adults, COVID-19, education, independence, summer 2020 issue, technology, virtual learning
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Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, nonverbal communication, and difficulty making and maintaining relationships are some of the barriers individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face in their daily lives (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). In addition, there are high prevalence...

Communication Challenges in College Students with ASD

• By: Gina Apicella, MS, BCBA, LBA Sarah Davison, M.S., CCC-SLP Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, Inc.
• April 1st, 2019
• adults, college, communication, post-secondary education, relationships, social skills, spring 2019 issue
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In addition to the typical challenges faced by young adults pursuing post-secondary education, those with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis face unique challenges related to deficits in social communication. These include deficits in social-emotional reciprocity, such as taking turns in a...