Talking to Individuals with Autism About COVID-19

• By: Yolanda Graham, MD Devereux
• May 4th, 2020
• anxiety, communication, coping strategies, COVID-19, stress
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“If you are caring for a child or loved one with autism, it is important to speak with him or her about COVID-19 to ensure they have the information and resources they need – without causing unnecessary worry and anxiety.” - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Senior Vice President and...

Anger and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Clinician’s Perspective

• By: Grazyna Kusmierska, PhD Premier HealthCare
• July 1st, 2014
• anger management, Asperger's Syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, Behavioral Intervention, coping strategies, emotional regulation, situation modification, social skills
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Psychology defines anger as a complex psychological phenomenon, a syndrome consisting of emotions, related thoughts, physiological reactions, and behavioral scripts or action tendencies that define the way in which the person acts when angry (e.g. Berkowitz & Harmon-Jones, 2004; Deffenbacher,...

Summertime Games and Simple Strategies to Reinforce Social Skills

• By: Kari Phillips, LCSW Norma Litman, LCSW Patricia L. Grossman, LCSW Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
• April 1st, 2013
• communication, coping strategies, play, sensory issues, services, Social Skills and Development, summer
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Summertime is fun time for most children. School routines give way to relaxation, perhaps at summer day or sleep away camp – and there’s no studying. While most typically developing children welcome this, it can become problematic for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). That’s why...

Helping Children with Social Skills Difficulties: The Benefits of Extended School Year Instruction

• By: Michael Selbst, PhD, BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates
• April 1st, 2013
• and Caregivers, and Interventions, Assessment and Diagnosis, communication, coping strategies, Education / School, family, mental health, parents, services, Social Skills and Development, summer, treatments
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While it may feel like we are still trying to dig out from recent winter storms and stay warm, spring time is fast approaching. Over the next several months, parents and special education teams once again will begin to consider children’s needs for the summer and next school year. Many children...

Tips to Promote Caregiver Emotional and Physical Health

• By: B. Madeleine Goldfarb, MA, CFM Noah’s Ark Institute
• July 1st, 2012
• caregiver health, coping strategies, emotional well-being, family support, self-care, stress management, Stress Reduction
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Autism is oftentimes confusing, unpredictable and hard to manage. As parents and caregivers you are required to traverse the highs and lows of the autism diagnosis. From the outset of parental/caregiver concern to the day your loved one receives the diagnoses on the autism spectrum and everyday...

Positive Psychology Offers Guideposts for Optimism to Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Valerie L. Gaus, PhD Licensed Psychologist
• April 1st, 2012
• adults, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), coping strategies, mental health, positive psychology, problem solving, problem-solving skills, self-acceptance
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As young people on the autism spectrum look ahead towards adult life, they and their families often feel anxious as they think about entering unknown territory. It can be reassuring to know that having an autism spectrum diagnosis does mean that a person cannot enjoy a mentally healthy life in...