The Journey to Self-Determination

• By: Pilar Page College Internship Program (CIP)
• January 1st, 2020
• independence, self-determination, transition, winter 2020 issue, young adults
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The journey to adulthood can be daunting and overwhelming for anyone, especially for young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). As parents, friends, professionals, and members of the community, we play a vital role in empowering our young adults to start their journey to becoming...

Communication Modality Decisions for Individuals with ASD

• By: Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Jennifer Labowitz, MS, NCSP, BCBA Melmark
• April 1st, 2019
• ABA, assessment, communication, independence, intervention, language, PECS, self-determination, sign language, speech generation, spring 2019 issue
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Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have complex needs, and their challenges include social deficits, communication difficulties, and behavioral challenges (APA, 2017). The needs of individuals with ASD necessitate the expertise of several professions, including behavior analysis and...

Developing Independence: Teaching Goal Setting Skills to Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Monica E. Carr, PhD University of Melbourne, Australia
• April 1st, 2017
• education, goals, performance, self-determination, spring 2017 issue
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Research conducted amongst the broader population has reported that goal setting for independence is a teachable and effective support strategy, yet it is one that remains under-utilized by the Autism community. The ability to live a meaningful life, with as little reliance on others as...