Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbidity: A Systematic Approach to Treatment

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC Eastern Washington University
• July 19th, 2022
• actually autistic, anxiety, assessment, comorbidity, natural environment teaching, sensory overload, sensory processing, Summer 2022 Issue, treatment, trust
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Comorbidity refers to the presence of one or more mental or physical conditions that coincide with a primary mental or physical condition (Al-Beltagi, 2021). Research has shown that 70% of autistic children meet the criteria for one comorbid disorder and 40% meet the criteria for two or more...

Planning Ahead to Maintain Skills During Summer Vacation

• By: Michele LaMarche, MS, BCBA Step By Step, Inc.
• April 1st, 2013
• community outings, education team collaboration, home support staff, natural environment teaching, skill maintenance, staff training, structured routines, summer planning
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Summer is coming and it’s time to start preparations. We know most children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) benefit from a structured schedule and environment, so much so that they usually know their schedule better than the adults who care for them. But what happens come summer? Schedules...