Community Living and Inclusion for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

• By: Karen Parenti, MS, PsyD Krystina Cassidy, MS Ed Kimberly Duhanyan, MEd, BCBA, LABA Mary Jane Weiss, PhD, BCBA-D Melmark
• March 26th, 2021
• activities, community living, inclusion, independence, integration, quality of life, self-determination, Spring 2021 Issue
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It was not long ago that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities were cared for in settings quite separate and isolated and were deprived of full integration into their communities. Thankfully, in recent decades, the entitlement to community living and learning opportunities...

Uniquely Human Podcast #9 – Honoring the Culture of Autism with Michael John Carley

• January 22nd, 2021
• culture, diversity, employment, learning style, neurodiversity, podcast, school, self-determination, students, Uniquely Human, workplace
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Episode 9 - Honoring the Culture of Autism with Michael John Carley Overview Michael John Carley joins us to discuss the importance of respecting autism culture in school and at work. Continue the Discussion Do you have a book or podcast club? If so, you may use this discussion guide...

Authentic Strength-Based Practice: Can Neurotypical Professionals Make a Paradigm Shift?

• By: Kristie Patten Koenig, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA New York University Steinhardt
• January 1st, 2020
• intervention, neurodiversity, self-determination, strength-based practice, winter 2020 issue
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When I talk about my work, it is not about understanding autism from a neurodiverse perspective. That is not for me to do. I am not autistic. I have learned immensely from my partnerships and interactions with autistic individuals. Autistic self-advocates should be leading the way, compensated as...

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...