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Exploring Recreation Therapy for Individuals with Autism: Exercise to Improve Socialization, Self-confidence, and Independence
Key Points: Exercise is a proven, evidence-based intervention for individuals with autism, promoting development in social, emotional, and independent skills. Recreation therapy interventions, including exercise, have been effective in helping individuals with autism achieve their...
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Monica Carr, PhD, Joins the Autism Spectrum News Editorial Board
Mental Health News Education, the nonprofit organization that publishes Autism Spectrum News, is proud to announce that Monica Carr, PhD, a Research Fellow at The University of Melbourne, Australia, and a Research Associate at The University of Waikato, New Zealand, has become the newest member of...
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A Guide to Implement Video Self-Modeling to Teach a Variety of Skills
Albert Bandura’s social learning theory (1977) emphasized the importance of observing, modeling, and imitating the behavior of others for learning. This theory has inspired the development of many strategies for learning, including video modeling (VM) interventions. VM interventions involve...
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The Pitfalls and Potential of Technology: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
Rapid advances in technology over the past decade have led to an overwhelming number of products put on the market to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The sheer number of products (from computer games to apps to robots!) can be intimidating. Moreover, many product lines make enticing claims...
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Scaling Inclusive Practices Through Technology
While the concept of “including” students with disabilities has only recently entered the collective consciousness of educational reformers nationwide, it is far from being a new fad or trend. The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act...
