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The Importance of Leisure Activities for Individuals with Autism
When families first learn of their child’s autism, it is not uncommon to concentrate on early intervention efforts to help their child develop the requisite skills to support their least restrictive placement during the school years. Early studies that reported on the efficacy of these intensive...
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Building Prerequisite Skills for Spectator Participation in Community Events: Supporting Family Outings for Children with Autism
Family activities often extend beyond the home and into the community. Participation in community events can be an important part of family life. Leisure activities such as joining a team, enrolling in a class, or developing a hobby provide opportunities for individuals to engage with their...
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The Role of Interest-Driven Experiences in Supporting Wellbeing for Autistic Individuals
For much of the past several decades, autism intervention has been organized around two primary aims: increasing adaptive skills and reducing behaviors that interfere with learning and daily life. These priorities have generated important advances in education and clinical practice. However, the...
