What Do Change in Schedules, Virtual Meetings, and Face Masks Have in Common?

• By: Heidi Hillman PhD, BCBA-D Eastern Washington University
• July 1st, 2020
• actually autistic, anxiety, COVID-19, daily routines, face masks, overstimulation, panic, social cues, summer 2020 issue, virtual meetings
• 622    1

The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life for almost every person around the world; especially daily routines. Routines are a good thing, since the predictability can be comforting. For many, changes to routines are frustrating; but are usually seen as positive, creating novel changes. But...

Accommodating Communication Difficulties

• By: Yvona Fast, MLS
• April 1st, 2016
• body language, communication, social cues, social skills
• 418    0

Communication issues are common because most on the spectrum have difficulty reading body language and interpreting facial expressions or tone of voice – and 90% of interpersonal communication is nonverbal. Words can have different meanings depending upon tone and emphasis. This means the person...