The Challenge of Early Intervention Law for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their Families

• By: Sheryl Dicker, JD CUNY Graduate Center
• October 1st, 2013
• early intervention, eligibility, fall 2013 issue, IDEA, infants, law, legal issues, payment for services, policy, toddlers, young children
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In the contentious world surrounding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), one issue bridges the gap among researchers, parents, advocates, health and educational professionals and policymakers -- Early Intervention (Part C of the IDEA) for infants and toddlers with ASD works and provides the best...

Managing Picky Eating in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

• By: Diana A. Wolf, MA, BCBA Verbal Beginnings
• October 1st, 2013
• diet, eating, fall 2013 issue, feeding problems, food, myths, picky eating
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Chicken nuggets, french fries, chips, cookies, and juice. Chicken nuggets, french fries, chips, cookies, and juice. The cycle repeats over and over again; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Day after day after day. Sometimes, you’ll try to switch out the regular chocolate chip cookies with reduced...