Prevention of Abuse and Neglect: Melmark’s Organizational Approach

• By: Shawn P. Quigley, PhD, BCBA-D Jennifer Ruane, MS, BCBA, LPC, CDE Mary Odira, MS Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Rita M. Gardner, MPH, LABA, BCBA, CDE® Frank L. Bird, MEd, BCBA, LABA Melmark
• September 23rd, 2021
• abuse, Fall 2021 Issue, individual rights, investigation, neglect, oversight, prevention, protection, safety, staff training, supervision, transparency
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There is always concern among both family members and providers that abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations can occur. Horror stories of such treatment have been chronicled in history, and there are still current reports of such atrocities (e.g., Bailey & Burch, 2016). As an organization,...

The Impact of Bullying on Individuals with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome

• By: Charles N. Cartwright, MD Victoria Bein, MA, MS YAI
• October 1st, 2011
• Asperger's Syndrome, bullying, mental health, prevention, PTSD, social challenges, trauma
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Individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) and high functioning autism (HFA) often report being bullied at some point in their lives. Many describe in great detail the experience of being bullied, and some appear traumatized by the experience. In my clinical experience, individuals with AS and HFA...