“It Really Is Disneyland”: The Benefits of Sleepaway Camp for Autistic Children and Adults

• By: Emily Blumberg Freelance Writer
• April 3rd, 2026
• autism summer camps, camper inclusion, community building, family engagement, individualized support, recreational activities, social skills development, Spring 2026 Issue, staff training
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After 32 years as the Director of Family Support Services at Citizen Options Unlimited, Savita Sharma still begins a countdown to the organization’s Camp Loyaltown in Hunter, NY each January. “Parents tell me: ‘Bags are packed, it’s only January. [Our child] knows camp is coming,’”...

When Systems Don’t Fit: Navigating Lifespan Transitions for People with Profound Autism

• By: Liz Martineau, BCBA, LABA, MBA Nashoba Learning Group
• January 5th, 2026
• adult services, behavior support, communication support, family advocacy, individualized support, profound autism, staff training, transition to adulthood, Winter 2026 Issue
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Every year, in every state, hundreds more individuals with Profound Autism age out of educational services and enter the adult services system. This process is described by many as “falling off a cliff.” Families despair of finding services that will allow their adult child to maintain their...

Scaling Inclusive Practices Through Technology

• By: Jamie C. Pagliaro, MBA Rethink
• January 1st, 2014
• communication, Education / School, evidence-based practice, inclusion, individualized support, Science and Research, services, Social Skills and Development, technology, training, Treatments and Interventions
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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...