A Selective Eating Program: MEALLS Making Eating A Lifelong Learning Skill

• By: Rebecca Stanmyer, MS, CCC-SLP Gina Williamson, RN, BSN Alex Mellor, MA, BCBA, LBA Amanda Adams, MA, BCBA, LBA Anderson Center for Autism
• January 1st, 2021
• diet, eating, feeding therapy, GI issues, nutrition, picky eaters, selective eating, treatment, winter 2021 issue
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Feeding and eating problems, such as selective eating, is common among individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The prevalence of feeding problems in children with ASD is reported to be as high as 90%, with around 70% of individuals being described as picky eaters (Twachtman-Reilly et al.,...

Basic Guidelines for Choosing an Advocate for Your Child

• By: Stephanie LeBlanc Autism Spectrum Advocacy Christine Riley Cape Cod Advocate
• January 1st, 2021
• advocacy, advocate, children, educational advocate, IEP, resources, school, special education, winter 2021 issue
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Working with your school district to ensure your child is receiving an appropriate education can be challenging. Often parents feel they are not equal members of their children’s educational team, and that decisions are not always made with their child’s unique needs in mind. Add the...

Embracing Special Interests

• By: Andrew Arboe Autistic Self-Advocate and Public Speaker Planning Across The Spectrum
• January 1st, 2021
• actually autistic, adults, driving, employment, special interests, video games, winter 2021 issue
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My special interests and I have gone through an unusual journey. I almost rejected them upon my initial reaction of dealing with life after high school and knowing the documented struggles with autistic adults. During that time, I decided to aim for work in the autism field by attending community...