Secrets to Achieving Physical, Emotional, and Mental Wellness for Individuals with Autism and/or IDD

• By: Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM Saree Lough Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
• April 4th, 2025
• adaptive activities, cognitive development, health, inclusion, neurodiversity, physical fitness, recreational programs, social engagement, Spring 2025 Issue, wellness programs
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We all know it can be difficult to stick to a consistent workout routine, healthy eating habits, and taking care of our physical and mental health needs. For neurodiverse individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) – who also may have significant support needs –...

Study Finds Children with Autism Respond Well to Puppets

• By: Mike Cummings YaleNews
• September 24th, 2021
• Fall 2021 Issue, news, puppets, research, social engagement, visual attention
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A new study by researchers at the Yale Child Study Center demonstrates that puppets can attract and hold the attention of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), raising the potential for developing more engaging therapies that strengthen social engagement and facilitate learning. The...

Remaking Recess: A School-based Social Engagement Intervention for Children with Autism

• By: Jill Locke, PhD University of Pennsylvania Mark Kretzmann, PhD University of Pennsylvania Tristram Smith, PhD University of Rochester Medical Center David Mandell, ScD University of Pennsylvania Connie Kasari, PhD University of Rochester Medical Center
• October 1st, 2014
• relationships, research, social engagement, social skills
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 68 children in the United States have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With the rising cost of educational services for these children and fiscal challenges that school districts face, it is imperative to identify cost-effective...