Building Prerequisite Skills for Spectator Participation in Community Events: Supporting Family Outings for Children with Autism

• By: Madhura Deshpande, PhD., BCBA-D Proactive Behaviour Analysts Tamara A. Bannon, Doctoral Student, MSW, BCBA, LMSW, LBA (NY, NJ) Endicott College
• April 3rd, 2026
• autism support, community participation, family activities, leisure engagement, sensory accommodations, skill building, social skills, spectator events, Spring 2026 Issue
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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...

Maintaining Social Skills Over the Summer

• By: Maria Slavin, MS, OTR/L COLLAGE
• April 1st, 2013
• communication, communication skills, family activities, IEP goals, language, peer interaction, skill maintenance, social skills development, special needs education, summer learning
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Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, however certain skills acquired during the school year can be lost if they are not practiced consistently over the course of the entire year. One of the first things parents should identify, are IEP goals targeted by school staff to be maintained over...

Understanding Unintentional Injury for Children with ASD

• By: Maria Slavin, MS, OTR/L COLLAGE
• April 1st, 2013
• collaborative projects, conversation skills, ESY, family activities, IEP goals, playdates, social skills development, summer learning loss
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Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, however certain skills acquired during the school year can be lost if they are not practiced consistently over the course of the entire year. One of the first things parents should identify, are IEP goals targeted by school staff to be maintained over...