Autism Science Foundation Hosts Autism Community’s First TED-Style Talks

• By: Autism Science Foundation
• July 1st, 2014
• alternative medicine, autism interventions, autism research, Autism Science Foundation, brain tissue donation, community support, personal stories, TED-Style Talks
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On April 10, 2014, the Autism Science Foundation celebrated its fifth anniversary by hosting a Day of Learning and an Evening of Celebration at the Yale Club of New York City. For the Day of Learning, ASF presented the autism community’s first TED-Style Talks, which were given by nine experts in...

Funding Home Programs and Private Schools – Possible, Yes! Easy? Not Exactly

• By: Tracey Spencer Walsh, Esq. Mayerson & Associates
• October 1st, 2013
• attorney, autism interventions, disability education services, due process hearings, education, finances, IEP process, individualized education program, parental advocacy, school funding disputes, special education law
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You have learned that your child requires intensive intervention and educational services. A school district may provide your child with the services your child requires on the IEP. To help support your request for an intensive (and what is oftentimes, costly) educational program, provide your...

Everyone Can Play – Using Theatre to Promote Developmental Gains

• By: Jenna Gabriel, BFA Daytime Moon Creations
• July 1st, 2012
• autism interventions, communication, creativity, emotional expression, play-based learning, relationships, social skills, students, theatre programs
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When curtain call begins for my students, the look of pride on their faces is magical. The beaming faces of their parents, though, tell a fuller story. I teach theatre to children and young adults on the autism spectrum, and many times the concept of a full theatrical production seems like an...

How Science and Evidence Won Out Against Auditory Integration Therapies

• By: Thomas L. Zane, PhD, BCBA-D Endicott College
• January 1st, 2012
• auditory integration therapy, autism interventions, clinical trials, evidence-based practices, research, science, scientific research, sensory processing, treatment effectiveness, treatments
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There are many ways of learning about our world. One way is through science and the scientific process. There is a growing belief that the methods of science and scientific inquiry are the standards that should be employed when designing and evaluating autism treatments. Ideally, by adhering to...

A Child’s Right to Positive Behavioral Interventions

• By: Laura Henderson, MA, BCBA Nicole Pelliciari, MS, BCBA CNNH
• July 1st, 2011
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), autism interventions, behavioral interventions, challenging behaviors, communication skills, educational support, functional behavior assessment, positive behavior support
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are complex neurobiological disorders of early brain development. The deficits associated with ASDs may affect many aspects of individuals’ lives including socialization, such as developing relationships, communication, and activities of daily living. Government...

Use Science and the Scientific Method When Considering Treatment

• By: Dr. Marvin J. Schissel Patricia R. Schissel, LMSW
• July 1st, 2011
• autism interventions, double-blind studies, evidence-based treatments, healthcare fraud, placebo effect, pseudoscience, scientific method, treatment efficacy
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Autism is a spectrum disorder that varies in degree from mild to severe, with a range of needs that call for a wide array of supports. AHA/Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association’s mission is to attain appropriate educational programs, effective social skills training, increased...