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#ActuallyAutistic Self-Advocates
- Autism, Technology, and Older Adults: Facing an Unexpected Set of Challenges
- Developing Confidence and Standing Up for Myself
- Making It Through Loss and Pain When You Have Autism Is a Challenge
- My Life Is a Work in Progress
- Promoting Happiness in Autistic Individuals
- Antidotes to Autistic Burnout
- Inappropriate Behaviors in Adult Autistics: We Mean No Harm
- Designing Environments to Reduce Challenging Behaviors
- Doin’ It My Autistic Way: Why Being Self-Employed Was the Logical Solution for Me
- Autistics and Employment: Far Too Many Rivers to Cross
- Suitable Housing and Community Living: Autistics Face Many Unusual Challenges
- No Labels on My Clothes, No Labels on Me: Why Functioning Labels Need to Be Cut Off and Tossed
- Supporting Autistic Children: Much Has Been Learned Since My Childhood
- Call Me Autistic: A Soft Correction for Those Still Using Person-First Language
- Neurodiversity and Sibling Relationships
- Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics: The Tyranny of Typicality
- What Do Change in Schedules, Virtual Meetings, and Face Masks Have in Common?
- Life in the Time of COVID-19: An Autistic Perspective
- How We’ve Always Done It
- Dating and Relationships: A Perennial Challenge for Many Autistics
- Different is My Identifier
- Be Mindful, Be Present, Be You: How to Handle Crisis Anxiety
- Neurodiversity: An Idea Whose Time Has Come and A Call for Unity
- Stuck Between Two Worlds: Having a Brain that is Half Autistic and Half Neurotypical
- Social Activities and Communities for Individuals with Autism: Meeting a Basic Human Need
- Older Adults on the Spectrum Face a Variety and Number of Major Challenges
- There’s More to Communication than Language, Grammar, and Vocabulary
- There are No IEPs in College: Succeeding with Accommodations
- Transition to Adulthood: Many Difficult yet Essential Challenges for Autistics
- Adults with Autism Face a Unique Set of Dangers and Hazards
- Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum: Many Things Need to Change
- Autism Saved My Life
- Is Play Therapy an Evidenced-Based Intervention for Children with Autism?
- Adult ASD Diagnosis: “It’s Not a Label – It’s an Explanation”
- Autism and Dating: Practical Tips for Parents
- Supporting Sexual Independence for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
- Support and Social Groups: An Essential and Vital Need of the Autistic Community
- On Being a “Unicorn”
- Adults on the Autism Spectrum: An Unidentified and Forgotten Population
- Accommodating Communication Difficulties
- Dear World, From Someone with Autism
- Autism and Technology: A Great Benefit and a Double-Edged Sword
- Exploring How Parents Choose ASD Treatments
- Accommodating Executive Function Deficits is Important for School Success
- Autism and Science: A View from Across the Neural Divide
- The Social World of Work
- Presenting Yourself at the Interview
- Accommodations at School
- Improving Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Adults with ASD
- Career Planning for People on the Autism Spectrum
- Self-Reinforcing My Own Behavior Plan
- Asparagus Syndrome: The Newly Gourmand Life of an Impossibly Picky Eater
- The Challenge of Vocational Rehabilitation Programs for Individuals on the Spectrum
- Support that Really Works – LifeMAP Coaching for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
- Four Faces of Overstimulation
- Believe
Adolescents
- Supporting the Transition to Employment for Adolescents with Autism
- Guiding Your Child with Autism Through Puberty
- How to Navigate The Topic Of Driving with Autism
- Parent and Adolescent Outcomes Following Participation in the PEERS© Program
- Early Start: Preparing Adolescents for the Transition Years
- Finding David’s Space
- The Importance of Self-Advocacy Skills for Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
- The Soft Skills – A Call to Remember the (Not so Easy) Steps to Success
- Walking the Tightrope: Promoting Success in the Adolescent with ASD
- Developing Independence: Teaching Goal Setting Skills to Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
- Support of Coaching to Develop Key Skills that Facilitate Independent Living
- Summer Programs for Adolescents and Young Adults
Adults
- Autism, Technology, and Older Adults: Facing an Unexpected Set of Challenges
- How Preparing Early Improves Independent Living in Adulthood
- Adult Sibling Support
- What Happens When the Teacher Is on the Spectrum? An Interview with a Pre-Service Teacher with ASD
- Social Activities and Communities for Individuals with Autism: Meeting a Basic Human Need
- How to Build a Satisfying Recreation Program for Adults with Disabilities
- Supporting Pioneers: Building Better Networks for Adults Aging with Autism
- Autism After 65 – Making the Most of the Golden Years
- Older Adults on the Spectrum Face a Variety and Number of Major Challenges
- Supporting Older Adults with Autism
- Best Practices in Support of Aging Adults with Autism
- Three Strategies to Strengthen Communication for Adults with Autism and Learning Differences
- Moving Forward with Will Power
- Transition to Adulthood: Many Difficult yet Essential Challenges for Autistics
- Preparing for the Challenges of Adulthood
- Online Dating and Neurodiversity
- Adults with Autism Face a Unique Set of Dangers and Hazards
- Adult ASD Diagnosis: “It’s Not a Label – It’s an Explanation”
- Balancing Health and Safety Issues with Individual Rights in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
- Support and Social Groups: An Essential and Vital Need of the Autistic Community
- The Importance of Community Social Participation for Adults with ASD
- The Dilemma of Aging Parents with Adults with Autism Still Living at Home
- Defining Care for High-Functioning Adults with Autism
- Adults and Autism: Insights and Changes from a Clinical Perspective
- The Direct Care Collaborative – Two Populations in Crisis: Adults with Severe Autism and Those That Support Them
- Community Autism Socials at Yale (Project CASY): Developing Group Intervention for Adults Living with Autism
- Two Case Studies of Success Using ABA to Increase Independence for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
- Building Comprehensive, ABA-Informed Services in an Adult Residential Setting
- The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation’s “NYC Overload Project” Creates Employment for Singer/Songwriters
- Health Care Directives: A Safeguard and a Support
- Tackling the Unemployment Crisis for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
- From Modeling to Mentoring for Adults with Autism
- Thinking Outside of the Box: Modifying Evidence-Based Approaches to Fit the Needs of Adults on the Autism Spectrum
- Support that Really Works – LifeMAP Coaching for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
- Support Groups Build Connections and Skills for Adults with ASD
- Autism Advocacy Groups Join Together for the “Advancing Futures for Adults” Initiative
- Closer to the Dream of a Brighter Future for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Adults, Autism, Asperger’s and Social Skills – All the World is a Stage
- Meeting the Needs of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Life Coaching for Young Adults with High-Functioning Autism
- Key Issues in Therapy with Adults with Asperger’s
Advocacy
- Increase Neuro-Inclusive Housing in Your Community: Here’s How!
- Organizational and Individual Change: The Road to Inclusion
- A Parent Advocate’s Hard-Fought Journey
- “Infinite Solution Finders:” AHRC New York City’s Educational Advocacy Guides Parents of Students with Disabilities
- Basic Guidelines for Choosing an Advocate for Your Child
- How a Sibling Connection Inspired Advocacy and a Career
- Mentors Over White Knights – How to Support Autistic Women for Success
- With Greta Thunberg in Time’s Spotlight, Those on the Spectrum Seeing “a Profound Moment”
- The First Step in Bullying Prevention Is Normalizing Our Differences
- An Autism Spectrum News Interview with Temple Grandin
- Learning the Powerful Language of Inclusion: A Mother’s Journey to Acceptance and Hope
- There’s More to Communication than Language, Grammar, and Vocabulary
- The Risks and Consequences of High or Low Functioning Autism Labels
- Moving Forward with Will Power
- NY State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Personal Mission of Advocacy on Behalf of New Yorkers with Disabilities
- Autism Saved My Life
- Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum: Many Things Need to Change
- The Face of Grief Before and After the Autism Spectrum
- Students with Disabilities and the Juvenile Justice System: What Parents Need to Know
- Who Should Take the Blame for Autism?
- Is the Label or the Person the Focus?
- President Obama Signs ABLE Act
- Addressing the Lack of Attention Given to Autism and Mental Health Services in the South Asian Community
- How to Effectively Advocate for Your Child’s Transition with Your School District
- Autism Speaks Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit
- What Do You Do When Relatives Don’t Believe the Diagnosis and Question Your Parenting?
- Assisting Parents in the Struggle to Access Science-Based Information and Treatments for their Children with ASD
- Parent Voices Drove Autism Certification Standards
- The Man Who Understood Autism When Nobody Else Did – A Tribute to Leo Kanner
- How to Combine Cooperation and Advocacy at Your IEP Meeting
- Autism Advocacy Groups Join Together for the Advancing Futures For Adults With Autism Initiative
- New Autism Charity Hopes to Carve Out Its Niche, Despite Tough Times
- Autism Advocacy Groups Join Together for the “Advancing Futures for Adults” Initiative
- Strategies for Effective Advocacy
- Autism Speaks Offers 100 Day Kit for Families
- Inspiration Along the Road – Guiding Principle Behind the Meaningful Work of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation
- Addressing the Needs and Challenges of Latino Children with Autism
Assessment and Diagnosis
- The Critical Need for Tracing Individual Trajectories After an Early Diagnosis of Autism
- Considerations in Diagnostic Assessment of Females for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Presentation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Females: Diagnostic Complexities and Implications for Clinicians
- So Your Child Was Diagnosed with ASD: What Comes Next?
- Assessing If a Diagnosis is Necessary: Clinical Utility of an Autism Diagnosis Across the Lifespan
- An Accurate Assessment is the Foundation of Your Child’s Future
- Evaluation and Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- In Genetic Diagnosis, a Path Forward – Discovering Their Son’s Genetic Diagnosis Helps One Family in Many Ways
- Screening for Autism in an Adult Psychiatric Facility
- The Ultimate Question: Would I Change Him?
- What to Expect When Expecting a Functional Behavior Assessment
- Should Parents Tell Their Children They Have Asperger’s?
- Assessment and Understanding of Fear in Children with an ASD
- The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R)
- Importance of Motor Dysfunction in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Advancing the Evidence-Base in Autism Assessment
- The Very Early Identification of Autism – An Indispensable Goal
- Assessing Young Children with ASD: A Multidisciplinary Approach
- Overcoming the Challenges of Assessing Young Children for Autism
- Clinical Evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Supporting Parents in Their Search for the Whole Picture – A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Assessments for Individuals with ASD
- Tools for Identifying Autism in Infants and Toddlers
- Suicidal Ideation and Peer Victimization – An Important Assessment Criteria
- Early Detection Makes a Lifetime of Difference
Challenging Behaviors
- The Benefits of Training Parents to Use Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence Charts
- Balancing and Prioritizing Academic and Behavioral Goals in an Inclusive Classroom Setting
- Crisis Management in Children with Autism and First Responders
- Assessment and Treatment of Challenging Behavior Maintained by Social Reinforcers
- Educating First Responders to Improve Encounters with Autistic Individuals
- Screening for Anxiety and Depression in the Context of Challenging Behavior
- Assisting Caregivers with the De-Escalation of Challenging Behaviors
- Enhancing Communication to Reduce Challenging Behaviors
- Identifying Why Challenging Behavior Occurs: Tips for Prevention
- Inappropriate Behaviors in Adult Autistics: We Mean No Harm
- Prevention of Abuse and Neglect: Melmark’s Organizational Approach
- Values-Based Behavior Planning – Responding to Challenging Behaviors for Individuals with Complex Profiles via Comprehensive Planning
- Designing Environments to Reduce Challenging Behaviors
- AHRC NYC’s Laura McCabe, BCBA, Urges Teachers to Keep an Open Mind and Give Students a Chance to Change
- Achieving Meaningful Behavioral Outcomes in the School Setting
- Strategies to Support Communication and Address Challenging Behaviors
- A Proven Method to Reduce Challenging Behaviors in Any Environment
- The Effect of Preceding or Antecedent Physiological and Environmental Factors on Challenging Behavior
- Avoiding the Glares and Stares: Dealing with Challenging Behaviors in Community Settings
- Contributing Factors of Aggression and Self-injury in Autism
- Challenging Behavior at School: Using an FBA and BIP
- Bitten by the Truth
- Behavior as Desire for Control in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Assessment and Treatment of Problem Behavior for Adults with ASDs
- Addressing Skill Deficits in Students with High Functioning Autism as a Proactive Approach to Prevent Behavioral Challenges
- Addressing Setting Events to Make Behavior Plans More Effective for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Understanding Aggressive and Self-injurious Behavior
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports: An Effective Approach for Schools to Prevent and Manage Challenging Behaviors
- Managing Challenging Behavior Due to Autism during Emergencies: Advice for First Responders
- Steps to Increasing the Success of a Behavior Plan
- Support for Parents in Teaching Emotional Regulation Skills
- Reducing Behavior Difficulties to Help Children with Autism Learn and Grow
Children
- The Importance of Friendship for Youth with Autism: Strategies for Finding Friends
- Strategies to Teach Key Foundation Skills to Young Children with Autism
- An Interdisciplinary Model for Supporting Children with Autism and Their Families
- Supporting Children with Intellectual Disabilities/Autism in a Residential Treatment Facility
- Supporting Autistic Children: Much Has Been Learned Since My Childhood
- Preparing Children with ASD for New Siblings
- Changing the Mindset of Children and Adolescents with ASDs
- To Be or Not to Be (Autistic) – The New Generation of Kids Who Are Almost Autistic, But Not Quite
- A Child’s Right to Positive Behavioral Interventions
- Executive Functions: Skills to Promote Success in School and Beyond
- Planning for Children with Special Needs
- View From the Spectrum – Matching Best Practice to Children’s Needs
- Identifying Émigré Children with Special Needs in Mainstream Preschools
Communication
- If My Son Could Speak
- Breaking Down the Barriers of Social Communication for Young Adults
- Introducing the Use of Behavior Skills Training to Achieve Staff Proficiency in the Use of PECS
- A Group-Format Parent Training Program to Improve Communication Skills in Young Children with ASD
- Three Strategies to Strengthen Communication for Adults with Autism and Learning Differences
- Improving Communications with Children with Autism and Special Needs Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies
- The Development of Theatre Arts to Facilitate Social and Communication Skills for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Improving Communication Skills: Using Behavior Analytic Science Effectively
- An Overview of Communication Problems in Children with ASD
- Building Communication Competence through Milieu Speech-Language Therapy
- Strategies to Support Communication and Address Challenging Behaviors
- Language Intervention for School-Aged Children
- What NOT to Say…
- Communication Modality Decisions for Individuals with ASD
- Communication is Key to Building Functional Independence Skills in Adults with Autism
- Should All Nonverbal Young Children with Autism Immediately Have AAC Taught to Them?
- Employing Theater Arts to Enhance the Lives of Individuals with ASD
- Better Language Comprehension Through Brain Connectivity
- Why Emotional Literacy Is So Important
- Autism and Asperger’s: Two Distinct Disorders or One Disorder of Varying Symptom Severity
- Assessing the Functions of Behavior: The Importance of Understanding Communicative Intent
- Providing a United Front
- Building Communication Skills in Non-Verbal Children with Autism Using Augmentative or Alternative Systems
Community Engagement
- A Scaffolded Approach to Supporting Individuals with Autism in the Community
- Suitable Housing and Community Living: Autistics Face Many Unusual Challenges
- Community Living and Inclusion for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Community Living in the Era of COVID-19
- Tools for Growth: Facilitating Community Living Skills Opportunities in Preparation for Independent Living
- Perspectives From Two Adults Living Independently in the Chapel Haven Community
- Teaching Community Skills to Prepare for Independent Living
- AHRC NYC Artists Dive Deeper Into Art and Self-Expression With Guidance From MoMA Educators
- A Small Village Becomes an Autism Supportive Community
- Community Engagement Through Integrated Community Living Options for Adults with Autism
- Taking a Multi-Cultural Approach to Promoting Autism Awareness
- Strengthening Community Engagement with Vocational Training and Employment for Young Adults with Autism
- Home-Based Services as a Means to Increasing Community Engagement in Individuals with Autism
- The Importance of Community-Based Instruction for Individuals with Autism Across the Lifespan
- Creating Community for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
- Partnering with the Community to Provide Information and Resources Related to OPWDD’s New I/DD ID Cards
- Strategies for Increasing Social Networking and Job Readiness for Individuals with ASD Through Community Engagement
- Promoting Community Engagement and Social Connections Through Employment and Volunteering
- Aspies in the City: Building a More Inclusive Community, One Person at a Time
- The Support of Adolescents and Adults with Autism in the Community – How to Establish Community and Life Skills That Will Endure
- Autism and Culture: An International Perspective – An Interview with Dr. Roy Richard Grinker
Coronavirus / COVID-19
- How Physical Distancing Brought Us Even Closer Together
- CDC Launches COVID-19 Resources for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers
- The Pandemic Has Devastated the Autism Community. It’s Also Been an Important Learning Opportunity
- Community Living in the Era of COVID-19
- Maintaining and Improving Skills During COVID-19 with Robot-Assisted Instruction
- Transitioning Back to School During COVID: Using Visuals and Other Evidence-based Strategies for Children with Autism
- Understanding and Mitigating Challenges Faced by the Healthcare System when Treating Children with ASD and Problem Behavior
- Coping During COVID-19: Strategies to Reinforce Executive Functioning Skills During Times of Change
- Life in the Time of COVID-19: An Autistic Perspective
- Thriving During COVID-19: Transitioning to Virtual Programming for Individuals with Disabilities
- A Unique Program to Support Autism Educators During COVID-19 Distance Learning
- Maximizing Virtual Visits to Maintain Essential Touchpoints in Autism Care
- Silver Linings: Potential Benefits of “the New Normal” for Individuals with ASD
- Cover Up for Safety! Suggestions for Mask Toleration for Individuals with ASD
- Stronger Than We Think: The Advantages of Neurodiversity in the Face of Adversity
- You Are in Control
- Stress and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Paying Attention to Your Cortisol Level in Challenging Times
- Examining the Challenges Service Providers Have Faced as a Result of COVID-19
- How to Recover Financially From a Crisis When You Are Autistic
- Help for Parents Managing Challenging Behaviors for Children with ASD During COVID-19
- COVID-19: Tips for Working From Home (And Finding Relief) With Your Children Out of School
- Why Is There Laughter During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
- Top 6 Questions Asked by SLPs During COVID-19
- Maintaining Best Outcomes for Students in a Congregate Care Setting Amidst a Pandemic
- Autism Spectrum News and Behavioral Health News: Supporting the Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
- Displaying Courage, AHRC NYC Staff Support People with I/DD in Group Homes and Remotely with Technology
- Helping Parents Address Challenging Behaviors During These Challenging Times
- Interpersonal Relationships and Social Engagement in a Virtual Landscape
- Utilizing Digital Media to Enable Continuity of Autism Services
- The Impact of COVID-19 on Families
- Unmasking New Opportunities Through Virtual Learning
- How Spectrum Designs Foundation Pivoted to Support First Responders and Healthcare Providers
- How We’ve Always Done It
- Mobilizing to Maintain Continuity of the Yes She Can Training Program
- What Do Change in Schedules, Virtual Meetings, and Face Masks Have in Common?
- Transitioning an ABA Company to Telehealth Service Delivery Model
- Using Telehealth to Create a Virtual Community for Adults with Autism
- Unforeseen Advantages of Virtual Learning: Improved Attendance, Participation and More
- The Effects of Stress Are on a Spectrum Too: Why I Can’t Think
- Talking to Individuals with Autism About COVID-19
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Preparation Tips for Families Affected by Autism
- Addressing the Psychological Fallout of The Coronavirus Pandemic
- Be Mindful, Be Present, Be You: How to Handle Crisis Anxiety
- COVID-19: Helping Families With Special Needs During a Public Health Crisis
Eating and Food Issues
- A Selective Eating Program: MEALLS Making Eating A Lifelong Learning Skill
- Understanding Dietary Distress, Forced Eating, and Food Deserts While Autistic
- Obesity and Related Issues in Individuals with ASD: The Scope of the Problem and Potential Solutions
- Exercise and Dietary Choices: Practical Advice Drawn from a Review of Current Literature
- Rumination: Past, Present, and Future
- Common Mealtime Concerns in Individuals with ASD
- Managing Picky Eating in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- An Overview of Strategies to Address Food Selectivity and Refusal in Individuals with Autism
- Asparagus Syndrome: The Newly Gourmand Life of an Impossibly Picky Eater
Education / School
- Ten Lessons in Transitioning from High School to College for Students with Autism and Learning Differences
- Generalization and Extension of the Skill-Based Treatment in a School Setting
- Webinar: Introducing Spectrum Innovates Pathway Program
- Balancing and Prioritizing Academic and Behavioral Goals in an Inclusive Classroom Setting
- Managing Back-to-School Jitters: Tips to Help Children With Special Needs Ensure a Smooth Transition
- The Key to True Success in College and Beyond
- Special Education Due Process 101 – The Nuts and Bolts
- Compensatory Services in the Age of COVID
- The World is Our Classroom: Using Community-Based Instruction to Advance Socially Significant Behavior in Students with Disabilities
- Identifying and Navigating Behavioral Strategies in IEPs: How Can These Translate to Home?
- Reverse Inclusion and the Use of Peer Buddies to Teach Social Skills in a Public School Setting
- Autism Education: What More Do School Districts and Parents Need to Do?
- AHRC NYC-Pace University Partnership Boosts Middle High School Students’ Confidence, While Parents See a Future
- Organizing Virtual Learning Materials for Students with Autism
- What Happens When the Teacher Is on the Spectrum? An Interview with a Pre-Service Teacher with ASD
- Transitioning Back to School During COVID: Using Visuals and Other Evidence-based Strategies for Children with Autism
- Using Summer Programming to Prepare for Post-Secondary Education
- Giving Girls a Chance: Educating Females with Autism
- Learning Neurodiversity in a College Program for Middle / High School Students with ASD
- Scaffolding Communications Skills for Elementary Students with Autism
- Back to School Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs
- Communication Challenges in College Students with ASD
- There are No IEPs in College: Succeeding with Accommodations
- Empowering Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Literacy Supports for Learners with Autism
- My Professor Can’t Teach! What College Students Can Do to Accommodate Themselves
- Creating Individualized, Data-Based, and Effective IEPs
- Accommodations for Students in the Higher Education Environment
- An Autism Spectrum News Exclusive Interview with the Co-Directors of the New Shrub Oak International School
- Building the Skills for School Readiness
- Promoting Student Independence and Successful Inclusion Through Systematic Use and Fading of Supports
- Autism, Sexuality, and Postsecondary Education
- “The Lighter Side of the Spectrum – a Mom’s View” This Boy Jack
- Building Capacity in Pre-service Teachers to Collaborate Successfully with Parents of Children with ASDs and Related Disorders
- College Supports for Students with ASD: Now and Looking Forward
- How Can College Professors Create an Inclusive Classroom? Minor Accommodations to Support Students with Autism
- Creating an Online College Degree Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- ASD and the Local School District: How Parents Can Best Advocate for an Appropriate School Setting
- Bridging the Gap Between Evidence-Based Practice in ASDs and the Classroom
- Beyond Academics: The Importance of Executive Functioning Skill Development
- Addressing Behavior in the School Setting for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Using Evidence-Based Practices to Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Improve Their Writing Skills
- Tips on Advocating for Your Child’s Education
- The Ever Changing Landscape of Higher Education: An Opportunity for Students on the Spectrum
- The ASD Nest Middle/High School Model for Inclusive Education
- Social Interventions: The Importance of Considering Program Design and Instructional Methods
- Accommodating Executive Function Deficits is Important for School Success
- Opinion Piece: Standardized Testing in Schools Inadequately Accommodates Special Education
- Evidence-Based Reading Intervention Practices for Students with ASD
- Naturalistic Intervention in Classrooms: A Look at Classroom Pivotal Response Teaching
- Remaking Recess: A School-based Social Engagement Intervention for Children with Autism
- Key Elements of Social Skills Groups in Schools
- Executive Functioning Enhancement for High School Students with ASD
- Transition from Middle School to High School – Valuable Advice from a High School Senior with Asperger Syndrome
- Learning Style Preferences of Students with Autism and How They Align or Differ from Their Typical Peers
- Welcome to My World – A Mother’s Annual Letter to New School Teachers
- Do Parents and Teachers Get Children with AS/HFA? These Children Lack the Insight or Social Skills to Explain Themselves
- Compensatory Education is an Important Remedy to Consider
- New Source of Funding for Post-Secondary Education
- Alleviating the Stress of the Post-Secondary Transition
- The Transition from Preschool to School-Age Special Education: CPSE to CSE
- The Education of Real Life
- Public Schools and the Autism Epidemic: A Preliminary Report on Consultation Services
- College Coaching for Students with Asperger Syndrome
- NYS OMRDD – Supporting Education Across a Lifetime
- Improving the Generalization of Skills in Learners with Autism
- Making Inclusion Work for Students with Asperger Syndrome
- Creative and Preferred Extracurricular Activities Provide Gains to Students with Special Needs
- Searching for a School-Age Program
- How to Be Your Child’s Best Advocate During IEP Meetings
- Collaboration Across Disciplines in Meeting the Needs of Students with Autism
- Autism and Inclusion in the Classroom: The Social Challenge
- Evidence-Based Practices for Educating Children with ASD
Employment
- Remote Work Expands Career-Exploration Opportunities
- Autism @ Work: Insights From a World-First Global Study on Employing Autistic Adults
- Social Skills Intervention: A Key Piece of the Employment Puzzle
- Matching Interests Key to Successful Employment for People with Autism
- How Practicing and Building Interview Skills Can Help Individuals with ASD Feel Less Overwhelmed
- Networking for Good
- Taking a Person-Centered Approach to Teaching Meaningful Employment Skills
- Disclosing Autism During an Interview
- A Bridge to Employment
- Engagement in Special Interests Influences Well-Being and Provides Employment Opportunities in Neurodiverse Individuals
- Supporting the Transition to Employment for Adolescents with Autism
- Six Steps for Greater Autism Inclusion In The Workplace
- What Benefits Should an Employer Have When Hiring Neurodiverse Employees?
- Identity Language: In Service of a More Inclusive Workplace
- Self-Advocacy and Successful Onboarding and Maintenance of Employment
- Ensuring Safety in an Inclusive Workplace
- Fostering a Healthy Workplace Requires a Holistic Approach
- Ensuring Equal Access to Employment Opportunities for Adults with Autism Requires Bold Legislative Initiative
- Neurodiversity Hiring Programs – A Path to Employment?
- Implementing Common Sense Practices to Improve the Psychological and Emotional Safety of Autistic Adults in the Workplace
- Set Up for Success: Vista Life Innovations’ Three-Step Employment Model
- Autistics and Employment: Far Too Many Rivers to Cross
- The Connection Between Transportation Access and Future Employment
- The “Why” of Disability Unemployment
- Conducting a Job Search: Quick Tips to Guide Your Journey
- Making a Case for the IEP Diploma When It Comes to Employment
- Embracing Special Interests
- My First Employment Experience Working for Autism Spectrum News
- Individual with Autism Succeeds from Classroom to Career
- Corporate Neurodiversity Hiring Programs: Scratching the Surface?
- NY Nonprofit Dog Treat Company Expands Their Mission of Employment for the Disabled Community
- Autism, Neurodiversity and Employment: Working Together for Positive Futures
- AHRC New York City Prepares People with Disabilities for Jobs
- Tech Startup Daivergent Turns to AHRC NYC to Fill Jobs with People on the Autism Spectrum
- Transitioning to Work
- Supporting Students with Autism Through Evidence-Based Employment Intervention
- Post-Secondary Employment for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- 27% of Adults with Autism Who Use State Disability Services Have No Work or Other Activities – 2017 National Autism Indicators Report
- Responding to the Changing Needs of Job Seeking Adults and Adolescents with Autism
- Employment Boot Camp Prepares Job Seekers with ASD
- Extraordinary Ventures Creates Extraordinary Opportunities
- Igniting Passion. Actualizing Potential.
- Building Employability Skills in Persons with ASD through Volunteerism
- Employment Opportunities for People with disABILITIES
- Different, Not Worse
- Green Goods and Services: A New Niche in the Economy for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
- Lessons Learned – Tackling the Unemployment Crisis for Adults with Asperger’s
- The Educated and Jobless
- Career Planning for People on the Autism Spectrum
- Tackling the Unemployment Crisis for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
- Important Facts About Adult Autism Employment
- Employment and People with Disabilities: A Social Ill to Change, Not Manage
- Harnessing the Power of Autism to Provide Vocational Opportunities to Adults with ASD in Software Testing: The Aspiritech Story
- Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Autism
- The Center for Career Freedom’s ASD Employment Program
- Preparing for Work
- Summer Jobs
- The Influence of Autism Symptomatology on Development & Employment
- Post-Secondary Educational Models Prepare Individuals with an ASD to Enter the Workforce
- Creative Approach to Job Development Pays Off at Chapel Haven
Family, Parents and Caregivers
- Improving Parent Engagement for Your Child with Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Home: How to Thrive as a Family Unit
- Guidelines for Parents on Addressing the Needs of Siblings
- When Residential Schooling Is an Option
- Preparing for a Successful Holiday Season
- Why Autism Parents Say: “I Can Never Die”
- Supporting Parents in the Transition Process
- “The Lighter Side of the Spectrum – a Mom’s View” – A Vulnerable Child
- “The Lighter Side of the Spectrum – a Mom’s View” – Did You Know?
- “The Lighter Side of the Spectrum – a Mom’s View” I Know Why He Has Autism
- Empowering Parents: Caregiver Support for Youth and Adolescents with ASD
- “The Lighter Side of the Spectrum – a Mom’s View” The Music Within His Body
- Essential Information: Respite Care for Families
- Increasing Psychological Flexibility When Parenting a Child with ASD
- Parent Empowerment Among Parents of Children Newly Diagnosed with ASD
- “The Lighter Side of the Spectrum – a Mom’s View” Because of You
- Employers Supporting Parents Through ABA-based Technology
- Extending a Helping Hand
- Keeping It Together When Faced with an Autism Diagnosis
- The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Launches Endowed Fund to Focus on Lifelong Family Support
- Evidence-Based Practice for Very Young Children with Autism: Delivering Family-Centered Services within a Community Programs
- Some Key Issues in Reducing Caregiver Stress: Future Planning for the Family Member
- The Newborn and the Child with Autism: The Advice is the Same
- What Parents of Children with Autism Should Know About Abuse
- “It’s All My Fault!” Understanding Guilt in Parents of Children with ASD
- How Supported Decision-Making Can Help Family Caregivers
- The Role of the Caregiver in Enhancing Job Skills in Individuals with ASD
- “The Lighter Side of the Spectrum – a Mom’s View” Will He Live on His Own?
- The Vital Need for Support and “Me Time” for Parents of a Child with Autism
- Blurred Lines – In Support of a Broader Interdisciplinary Model
- Why I Wasn’t Afraid to Label My Son
- Understanding the Father Factor While Raising Children with ASD
- A Boy and His Dog
- Someone I’m With Has Autism
- Just Friends: A Father’s View of His Son’s Relationships
- Vital Services to Promote Child and Family Resilience
- Tips to Promote Caregiver Emotional and Physical Health
- Autism Parent Support Groups – A Successful Model Providing Information and Support
- Emergencies Happen – You Must Plan Ahead
- What Do You Do When Relatives Don’t Believe the Diagnosis and Question Your Parenting?
- Support for Parents and Progress for Children with Autism
- Divorce with a Child on the Spectrum
- Parents: Give the IEP Team Quality Evaluations with Recommendations
- A Different Kind of Support: Soul Support A New Model for Meeting the Needs of Moms of Children on the Autistic Spectrum
- The Lighter Side of the Spectrum: A Mom’s View – Dads
- Supporting Grandparents of Children with ASD – The Story of a Grandmother’s Adult Daughter and Her 12-Year-Old Autistic Grandchild
- The Best Kept Secret – School Districts are Obligated Under Federal Law to Offer Parent Counseling and Training
- Making Family Rituals and Traditions Work for You
- Autism and Maternal Stress
- Lessons Learned from the Front Lines
- My Grandson May Have Autism – How to Discuss This with Family Members
- How Do I Explain My Decision to Use Science-Based Treatments for Autism When Friends and Relatives Often Insist I Try Something New?
- Parenting an Individual with Autism: A Roadmap
- Parents and Professionals: Building Collaborative Partnerships
- Planning for the Care of Your Special Needs Loved One
- Helping Parents and Family Members Cope with ASDs Stress, Support, and Coping in Families of Children with Autism
- A “Heroed Generation” The Challenge of Caring for Both a Child with an ASD and Aging Parents
- Coping with Autism: A Mother’s Journey
- Dr. Fred Volkmar of the Yale Child Study Center Answers Common Family Questions
- A Parent’s Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Living with Autism: What Every Parent Should Know
- Renowned Autism Expert Catherine Lord, PhD, Answers Questions for Parents
- What Parents Should Consider When Evaluating School Programs for their Child with Autism
Financial Planning
First Responders
- Improving Interactions Between Police and People with Autism
- First Responders Promote Awareness and Training Through the Autism Patch Challenge
- Researchers Explore Virtual Reality to Build Crucial Social and Safety Skills
- Autism and Law Enforcement: Training, and When to Say No
- Autism, Law Enforcement and Disclosure: Advice from Twenty Years in the Training Room
- Both Individuals with Autism and Law Enforcement Benefit from Training
- Helping Individuals in Emergency Situations Starts with First Responder Training
- Helping First Responders to Understand and Assist Individuals with Autism in Emergency Situations
- Walking the Safety Tightrope: The Intersection of Law Enforcement and Loved Ones with Disability
- Autism Training for First Responders: A Lesson in Safety
- How the AANE Wallet Disclosure Card Turned Around an Unfortunate Situation
- How Authorities Interact and Respond to Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Girls and Women
- Providing Menstrual Care Instruction to Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Supporting Young Women with ASD Through Transition Services, Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
- Different is My Identifier
- Giving Girls a Chance: Educating Females with Autism
- Considerations in Diagnostic Assessment of Females for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Periods and Pads and Pain, Oh My! Promoting Independence During Self-Care – Skills for Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Meeting the Unique Needs of Women on the Autism Spectrum
- Hormonal Fluctuations and Women with Autism: A Call for Increased Awareness and Assessment
- Girls and Autism: Overcoming the Gender Gap to Ensure Best Outcomes
- Addressing the Female-Specific Challenges of Autism at Yes She Can
- Mentors Over White Knights – How to Support Autistic Women for Success
- A Shift Towards Better Understanding and Improving the Lives of Girls and Women With ASD
- Job Skills Are Skills for Life
- Social Connections for Women with ASD in Transition: 5 Areas of Importance
- The Failure to Accurately Diagnose Girls with Asperger’s Syndrome
- What Happened to All the Females with Autism Spectrum Disorders?
- The Self in Girls and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- The Social Needs of Women on the Autism Spectrum
- Special Challenges and Creative Solutions When Providing Services to Females with Autism
- A Support Group for Parents of Tween Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Women at Work
- The Initiative for Girls and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorders at Yale
- The Challenges of Adolescence for Females with ASDs
- How Gender Differences Influence the Needs of Girls on the Autism Spectrum
- Sex Differences in Autism: A Treatment Perspective
- The Unique Needs of Women and Girls with Autism
- “Give a Spit” to Help Scientists Uncover the “Female Protective Effect” for Autism
- Perspective and Advice from a Young Woman in College with ASD
- “Labels Do Not Describe Me” Gender Identity Among Women on the Autism Spectrum
- How Autism Manifests Differently in Girls: What Families Need to Know
- Empowering Young Women with ASD to be Successful in the Workplace
- The Unique Interpersonal Demands for Women with ASD: Implications for Gender-Specific Supports for Adults
- A Girl’s Eye View: Understanding and Supporting Families and their Daughters with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Health and Wellness
- My Child with Autism Needs Anesthesia, What Should I Know?
- Physical Fitness Activities and Nutrition Support for Autism Families
- Be Mindful, Be Present, Be You: How to Handle Crisis Anxiety
- Dental Care and Autism: What You Should Know
- When Anxiety and Depression Coexist with Autism
- Partnering with Your Child’s Doctor to Navigate the Special Needs World
- Autism and Comorbidities: Opening the Pathway to Communication Through Treatment
- Analyzing Health Informatics to Ensure Safety and Wellness
- Advancing Behavioral Health Strategies as Individuals Approach Adulthood
- Comprehensive Programming to Support Children with Developmental Disabilities and Significant Medical Conditions in a School Setting
- Understanding the Relationship Between Autism, OCD, and Repetitive Behaviors
- Helping Children with Autism Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep Without Medication
- Obesity and Related Issues in Individuals with ASD: The Scope of the Problem and Potential Solutions
- Autism and ADHD: DSM-5 Conditions with Significant Symptom Overlap
- Let’s Get Physical: Exercise and Health Issues in Adults with Autism
- Three Expert Tips for Realizing Your Wellness Goals
- Integrated Healthcare and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Healthy Weight Management for Youth on the Autism Spectrum: What We Know and How to Help
- Are You Mindful or Is Your Mind Full?
- Exercise and Dietary Choices: Practical Advice Drawn from a Review of Current Literature
- Mindfulness and ASD
- The Immune System in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Incorporating Exercise in a Healthy Lifestyle for Adults on the Autism Spectrum
- How to Find (and Keep) an Excellent Doctor: A Roadmap
- Good Health For Life – Meeting the Medical Needs of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Housing
- Tenants Celebrate Two Years of Independent Living in New Residential Model for AHRC New York City
- A COVID-19-Inspired Housing Solution for Our Autistic Daughter
- Housing and Supports: Parents are Vital to Positive Post-Secondary Outcomes
- Five Key Issues to Explore When Considering Housing Options
- Accessory Dwelling Units Offer More Housing Options and Keep Loved Ones with Disabilities Close to Home
- Finding Home: Creating a Home that Supports the Individual
- Suitable Housing and Community Living: Autistics Face Many Unusual Challenges
- Supportive and Community Housing – Find Your Forever Home
- Housing for Adults with Autism: A Growing Crisis
- A Responsive, New Wave of Real Estate Options for Adults with Autism and for Special Populations
- Searching for an Appropriate and Safe Residential Community
- Transition to Housing: A Framework for Planning
- Beyond Olmstead: Housing for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Law and Legal Issues
- Compensatory Services in the Age of COVID
- Avoid Mistakes with Important Legal Forms
- The Challenge of Early Intervention Law for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their Families
- Legal Guardianship: The Pros and Cons for Your Adult Disabled Child
- What Are Your Legal Entitlements Now That Your Child Has Been Diagnosed?
- The Unique Legal Issues That Affect Children and Adults with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
- Funding the Special Needs Trust
- Accessing and Understanding Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Benefits
- Truth or Consequences: AS Kids, Schools and the Law
- A Brief Overview of the Special Needs Trust
- When Behaviors Result in Real Trouble: Legal Challenges in Individuals with ASD
- ASD and Internet Crime
- The Challenges of the Law for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Neurodiversity
- Neurodiversity Hiring Programs – A Path to Employment?
- High School Student Forms Nonprofit Devoted to Improving Neurodiversity in the Workplace
- Neurodiversity and Sibling Relationships
- Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics: The Tyranny of Typicality
- Neurodiversity – The New Normal
- Stuck Between Two Worlds: Having a Brain that is Half Autistic and Half Neurotypical
- Authentic Strength-Based Practice: Can Neurotypical Professionals Make a Paradigm Shift?
- A Personalized Approach: Three Portraits of Incorporating Neurodiversity in Life Skills Programming for Autism
- AANE’s Online Training for Therapists Gives Hope to Neurodiverse Couples
- The Superpowers of Neurodiverse Couples
- Neurodiversity: An Idea Whose Time Has Come and A Call for Unity
- The Importance of Communication in Neurodiverse Relationships
- Neurology Matters in Couples Therapy – and Training is Now Available
- “Let’s Talk About Sex” with Neurodiverse Couples
News
- Autism Prevalence Higher in CDC’s ADDM Network: Improvements Being Made in Identifying Children with Autism Early
- An Interview with the New York State OASAS, OMH, and OPWDD Commissioners to Address Critical Healthcare Issues
- CDC Launches COVID-19 Resources for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers
- International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement Launches the First-Ever Global Standard Set to Enhance Care For Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Leaders of the Autism and Behavioral Health Community to Be Honored at May 12, 2021 Virtual Leadership Awards Reception
- Mental Health News Education Welcomes David Minot, Publisher of Autism Spectrum News, as New Executive Director
- United States Senator Robert Menendez Honored by the Autism Society of America with the Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Leader in Adult Autism Award
- Marco Damiani, CEO of AHRC New York City, to Receive NCE Lifetime Achievement Award
- Remote Learning: Autism Science Foundation Goes Virtual with Day of Learning Conference
- Mental Health News Education (MHNE) – Your Trusted Source
- The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation for Adult Autism Shares Its Pioneering Mission On the Global Stage in Beijing, China
- NIH Awards $4 Million in Funding for Early Autism Screening
- Leaders to Be Honored at MHNE June 30th, 2020 Reception in New York City
- Becca Lory Hector Joins Autism Spectrum News Editorial Board
- NYU College of Dentistry Honors Marco Damiani, CEO of AHRC NYC, with Kriser Medal
- Gift from Massachusetts Family Will Support Students with Diverse Learning Challenges
- The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adds 5th Adult Autism Endowment Fund Assuring a Focus on Adult Autism Public Policy for Generations to Come
- Preparing the Field of Disabilities Services for Managed Care
- 2018 Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation “Leader in Adult Autism Award” Presented to Neal Katz at Autism Society of America National Conference
- Michael Gilberg, Self-Advocate and Special Education Attorney, Joins Autism Spectrum News Editorial Board
- NIH Awards Nearly $100 Million for Autism Centers of Excellence Program
- Berklee to Launch the Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs This Fall
- Fragile X Drug Trial Gets $11.5 Million in NIH Funding – UC Davis Mind Institute to Research Promising Therapy for Language Learning
- Linda J. Walder Joins Autism Spectrum News Editorial Board
- Howard A. Savin, PhD, Joins Autism Spectrum News Editorial Board
- The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Announces Groundbreaking Initiatives at Yale School of Medicine and University of Miami CARD
- It Takes Brains to Solve Autism
- Ira and David Minot – The Father and Son Team Behind Mental Health News and Autism Spectrum News
- Vaccine Court Denies All Three “Thimerosal Causes Autism” Test Cases
Opinion-Editorial
* The views expressed in Op-Ed Articles are those of the author(s) and are not necessarily those of Autism Spectrum News
- Doin’ It My Autistic Way: Why Being Self-Employed Was the Logical Solution for Me
- The Pandemic Has Devastated the Autism Community. It’s Also Been an Important Learning Opportunity
- No Labels on My Clothes, No Labels on Me: Why Functioning Labels Need to Be Cut Off and Tossed
- “Profound Autism” Is the Term We Need to Provide Critical Specificity to a Broad Spectrum
- Understanding Dietary Distress, Forced Eating, and Food Deserts While Autistic
- What I Hope People Will Get Out of My Autism Memoir
- Balancing Dignity of Risk and Embracing Opportunity During COVID-19
- Call Me Autistic: A Soft Correction for Those Still Using Person-First Language
- #DisabilityStillTooWhite: A White Autist Examines Representation in the Disability Movement
- Where Is the Reform Movement in the Field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in New York State?
- How Can We Make Spirituality a Permanent Part of Our Adult Son’s Life with Autism?
- A Parent’s Plea for Reform of School Safety and Mental Health Programming
Public Policy
- New Book Offers Firsthand View of the State of Public Policy for the Field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in New York
- An Interview with the New York State OASAS, OMH, and OPWDD Commissioners to Address Critical Healthcare Issues
- Ensuring Equal Access to Employment Opportunities for Adults with Autism Requires Bold Legislative Initiative
- The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adds 5th Adult Autism Endowment Fund Assuring a Focus on Adult Autism Public Policy for Generations to Come
- Examining the Impact of H.R. 3054: The Global Autism Assistance Act of 2013
- An Autism Spectrum News Interview with New York State OPWDD Commissioner Courtney Burke
- The Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008 US Department of Justice Issues Long-Awaited Major Revisions
- The ABC’s of Medicaid and SSI Eligibility for People with Disabilities
- IACC Advisory Panel Releases First Federal Strategic Plan for Autism Research
- Cutting Through Irrational Fiscal Fear and Administrative Paralysis to Secure Appropriate and Effective Autism Programs
Relationships
- Dating and Relationships: A Perennial Challenge for Many Autistics
- Navigating Neurodiverse Relationships: Disclosure and Self-Advocacy
- How to Build a Satisfying Recreation Program for Adults with Disabilities
- Neurology Matters in Couples Therapy – and Training is Now Available
- Autism and Dating: Practical Tips for Parents
- A Spectrum of Love: When Romantic Love is Not Attained
- Friendship Among School-Aged Boys with ASD
- Three Ways You Can Help Your Child Date Smarter and Feel Less Frustrated
- 14 Practical Strategies for Marriage with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Healthy Relationships and Sexuality for All
- Prognosis? The Sky’s the Limit
- Couplehood and Asperger Syndrome – Improving Important Relationships
- Relationship Development Intervention: A Review of Its Effectiveness
Safety
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Preparation Tips for Families Affected by Autism
- Assembling an Emergency Toolkit for Children with Disabilities
- Addressing the Psychological Fallout of The Coronavirus Pandemic
- COVID-19: Helping Families With Special Needs During a Public Health Crisis
- Bullying and Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
- The Link Between Autism and Suicide Risk
- Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Unique People Services Creating Community Connections
- Two Sides to the Safety Equation: Bridging the Gap Between Police and Individuals with ASD
- Sexual Misconduct on Campus: A Brief Introduction to Title IX Guidelines and Policies for Parents and Caregivers
- Interacting Safely with Police: Crucial Skills for Individuals Across the Spectrum
- The Importance of Community Involvement in Preventing a Wandering Incident
- Pathways to Justice: Beyond Crisis De-Escalation Training
- Safety in Numbers – Traveling with Students on the Autism Spectrum
- Advocating for Awareness of Wandering and How Avonte’s Law Can Help
- Project Lifesaver – From the Beach to the Police Department
- Keeping Kids with ASD Safe – Understanding the Creep Factor and the Hidden Curriculum
- Autism and Safety: It’s Unpredictable
- Understanding and Treating Self-Injurious Behavior
Science and Research
- Autism Prevalence Higher in CDC’s ADDM Network: Improvements Being Made in Identifying Children with Autism Early
- Beyond Baby Siblings: Why “Next Gen Sibs” Is Critical to Advancing Autism Research
- Increasing Inclusion in Biomarker Research
- Study Finds Children with Autism Respond Well to Puppets
- Autism @ Work: Insights From a World-First Global Study on Employing Autistic Adults
- Early Screening Tool Leads to Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Largest-Ever Genetic Study of Autism Yields New Insights
- Genome Testing for Siblings of Individuals May Aid in a Diagnosis Before Symptoms Appear
- Scientists Want to Know Your Opinions About Participating in Research
- Community Engagement Conference Promotes Partnership Between Autism Researchers and Community
- Using Gene Editing, Neuroscientists Develop a New Model for Autism
- Communication in Brain May Be Remarkably Constant in Autism
- New Biomarker Panel Could Accelerate Autism Diagnoses
- Reducing Disparities in Early Identification of ASD
- Inherited Variations in Noncoding Sections of DNA Associated with Autism
- Suspect Molecules Overlap in Autism, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
- Key Advances in Autism Research
- Parental Age Ups Rate of New Mutations Passed to Children
- Autism Science Foundation Announces Expansion of the Autism Sisters Project – 3 New Grants Awarded to Search for the Female Protective Effect
- What Kind of Research Can Guide the Growth of ASD Services?
- Prevalence, Assessment, and Treatment of Psychiatric Comorbidities in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Living in Residential Care – A Literature Review
- Addressing the Needs of Under-Resourced Families of Children with Autism
- Researchers Link Increased Infant Brain Fluid to Autism
- Simons Foundation: Funder of Basic Science Research, Early Mover in Autism Science
- Anxiety Measure for Children with Autism Found Reliable
- “CRISPR” Way to Cut Genes Speeds Advances in Autism
- Growth Hormone Treatment Improves Social Impairments in Patients with Genetic Disorder Known to Cause Autism
- The Effects of Cortisol on Individuals with ASD
- Changes in Scores of Genes Contribute to Autism Risk
- It Takes Brains to Solve Autism
- The Future of Autism Genetics Should Learn From Its Past
- Understanding Treatment Effect Scores in Behavioral Therapy Research
- Autism and Science: A View from Across the Neural Divide
- Evaluating the Ability of Learners with Autism to Work in Small Groups
- Finding and Evaluating Empirically-Based Interventions
- A Review of a Randomized Control Trial of DIR/Floortime Therapy
- Boys with Regressive Autism Have Larger Brains than Age-Matched Health Counterparts
- Excessive Folic Acid Supplementation: A Cause for Autism Spectrum Disorders?
- Inhibition of Eye Blinking Reveals How Toddlers with ASD Attend Differently to What They Watch
- Future Directions in Medication Treatments for ASD
- How Science and Evidence Won Out Against Auditory Integration Therapies
- New Trends in Brain and Tissue Banking for Autism Research
- Risk of Recurrence of Autism in Younger Siblings Higher Than Thought
- Early Motor Experiences Give Infants a Social Jump Start – Study Indicates Infants at Risk for Autism Could Benefit from Motor Training
- Use Science and the Scientific Method When Considering Treatment
- The Importance of Skepticism in Evaluating Claims, Selecting Treatments, and Enhancing Science-Based Treatment for Autism
- While the Science is Still Uncertain, the Need to Plan for Your Child’s Future is a Sure Thing!
- An Autism Spectrum News Interview with Alexander Kolevzon, MD, Clinical Director of the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
- Mitochondria and Their Role in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Vaccine Court Denies All Three “Thimerosal Causes Autism” Test Cases
- Abnormal Micro-RNA: A Possible Cause of ASD and Schizophrenia
- An Autism Spectrum News Interview with Margaret L. Bauman, MD, Director of the Lurie Family Autism Center – LADDERS
- Potential New Treatments for Fragile X Syndrome and Autism
- Medications for ASD and the Future of Psychopharmacology of Autism
- Scientists Find Brain Region Responsible for Our Sense of Personal Space
- Autism Research and Treatment: An Update From the Seaver Autism Center
- Autism Science Foundation Launches Operations New Advocacy Group Will Focus on Non-Vaccine-Related Autism Research
- Autism Spectrum and the Clinical Geneticist: An Approach to the Family
- A New Genetic Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Autism’s False Prophets – Dr. Paul Offit Speaks Candidly about Childhood Vaccines with Autism Spectrum News
- Columbia University Study Refutes Connection Between MMR Vaccine and Autism
- Research in Parenting a Child with Asperger Syndrome Identifies Challenges and Coping Strategies
- Use Science and the Scientific Method When Considering Treatments for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
- View From the Spectrum: Autism From Around the World
- Doctor Thomas Insel Speaks with Autism Spectrum News
- The Path Forward: Brain Stimulation in Autism
- The Promise of Research – The National Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Sensory Issues
- Sensory Scanning for Self-Advocacy
- A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Sensory Processing Difficulties
- Sensory Processing Difficulties – Dressing For Success
- Addressing Sensory Processing Differences in Children with ASD
- Four Faces of Overstimulation
- The Neurobiology of Sensory-Perceptual Symptoms in Autism
Service Providers / Treatment Professionals
- 4 Ways to Mitigate Insurance Costs in a COVID-19 Environment
- Human Resources: Doing Performance Management in an Environment Where Managers Are Working Remotely
- Medicaid Managed Care Is Essential for Persons With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Telehealth Program for People with I/DD Launches in New York
- A Community of Caring Agencies Unites to Support Families in Camden County, NJ
- Supporting Employee Professional Development Activities: An Example from a Mid-Size Human-Service Organization
- The Import Role of Adult Service Providers in the Transition Process
- Autism and Hospitals: A Difficult Match
- Advancing Care for the Developmentally Disabled with Population Health Management
- Direct Access Application Revolutionizes Service Delivery for People with Disabilities
- Supervision Training: Ensuring Quality at Every Level of an Organization
- The Impact of Autism on Adult Residential and Day Services
- Autism Spectrum News Interview with Linda Walder, Esq, Founder and Executive Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation
- An Autism Spectrum News Interview with Charles N. Cartwright, MD, Director of the Autism Center at YAI – Part 2
- An Autism Spectrum News Interview with Charles N. Cartwright, MD, Director of the Autism Center at YAI – Part 1
- A Review of “The Complete Guide to Autism Treatments”
- An Inside Look At the Grant Assessment Process
- For People on the Spectrum, There’s No Place Like the Medical Home
Sexuality
- Not as Scary as it May Sound: Getting an Early Start to Sexuality Education for Young Children with ASD
- Autism, Sexuality, and Education
- Supporting the Social-Sexual Development of People on the Autism Spectrum
- 21st Century Sexuality Teaching Resources for Youth with Autism
- The Risky Road to Adult Sexuality: Know the Unanticipated Dangers
- Healthy Sexuality Education for Individuals with Autism
- Supporting Sexual Independence for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
- Human Sexuality and Relationship Training for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Applied Settings
- Summary of a Systematic Literature Review of Research on Sexuality, Sex Education and Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Sexuality, the “Double Vulnerability,” and Youth with ASDs
Siblings
- Maintaining Connection with Siblings with ASD in Young Adulthood
- How a Sibling Connection Inspired Advocacy and a Career
- Sheltering at Home with My Brother Douglas During COVID-19
- Talking to Siblings About ASD
- Guidelines for Parents on Addressing the Needs of Siblings
- Adult Sibling Support
- Tips for Communicating with Your Sibling on the Autism Spectrum
- The Sibling Project at the Mental Health Association in Orange County, NY
- Supporting Siblings is a Family Affair: Thoughts From an Insider to Help Guide the Conversation for Best Outcome
- How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD
- Preparing Children with ASD for New Siblings
- Programming for Multiple Siblings with ASD: Tips to Promote Family Success
- Autism Through a Different Lens: A Sibling’s Perspective
- Under Pressure: Support for Siblings of Individuals with ASD
- Siblings: Common Concerns and Effective Support Strategies
- Neurodiversity and Sibling Relationships
- Using Siblings as Peer Models During Telehealth Sessions
- What Happens When One Twin Has Autism
- The Siblings of Autism
- Siblings Realize They’re Not Alone: AHRC NYC Sibshops Unveil Common Challenges
- Five Tips on How to Best Support a Sibling of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Providing a Safe Haven for Special Siblings
- Psychiatric Problems Common in Siblings of People with Autism
Social Skills and Development
- A Developmental Map to Social Success
- Asperger’s Skill Building Network: Practical Strategies for Transition and Change
- College Students Empower Middle/High School Students on the Autism Spectrum with a Foundation for Self-Expression and Social Skills
- From Research to Practice: Social Skills Training in a Clinical Setting
- Humor is Important to Your Child’s Social Development
- I Finally Feel Like I Belong
- Places for Persons with Asperger’s to Meet People
- Teaching Social Skills – A Key to Success
- The Importance of Socialization for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Using Media as an Effective Tool to Teach Social Skills to Adolescents and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Using Relationships to Support Children with ASD
- Social Skills Groups Benefit Children and Parents
- Training Peers Improves Social Outcomes for Some Kids with ASD
- Focus on Video Modeling Techniques for Inexpensive, Fast and Customized Solutions for Improving Social Skills
- Computerized Health Games to Promote Social Perceptual Learning in Autism
- A Look Inside the Hidden Curriculum
- Early Intervention for Children with Autism Improves Social and Communication Skills
- Using Typical Peers as Role Models to Help Improve Social Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Social Skills and Asperger’s Syndrome: “Big Picture” Thinking
- Using Applied Behavior Analysis to Improve Social Functioning of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Ask the SLP – You’ve Been Told Your Child Needs Social Skills… Now What?
- Social Skills Interventions: Considering Generalization
- Fostering Successful Social Skill Development in Young Adulthood
- Summer Camp: The Gift of Friendship
- Social Skills Therapy Groups – Evaluating the Behavioral and Neural Impact for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Social Skills Groups: What Does the Research Tell Us?
Speech and Language
Technology
- Online Organizational Software Supporting Care Planning
- Promoting Inclusivity in the Telehealth Movement
- Technology Continues to Enhance Lives of People AHRC New York City Supports
- A Guide to Implement Video Self-Modeling to Teach a Variety of Skills
- Autism, Technology, and Older Adults: Facing an Unexpected Set of Challenges
- Parent Training Using Technology: Access to ABA Services for Families Across the Globe
- Virtual Job Shadow Technology Mash-Up
- Telehealth Services Improve Accessibility for Individuals with Autism
- Cultivating Independence Through Technology
- How Physical Distancing Brought Us Even Closer Together
- Using Cell Phones to Increase Independence in the Community for Young Adults with Autism
- Advancements in Assistive Technology – Using Robots for Therapeutic Interventions
- Being Smarter with Smarter Tech: YAI Center for Innovation and Engagement
- Supporting Adolescents with Autism Using Technology to Interact with Peers
- The Scene Cue: A Tool Delivered via Mobile Technology for Improving Independence in Direction-Following
- This Is Me: Using a Personalized, Electronic Transition Tool to Support Self-Advocacy in Transition-Aged Young Adults
- What Autistics Can Contribute to Technology
- A Clinician’s Perspective on Robot-Assisted Instruction for Autistic Children
- Smart Home Technology and Autism
- Robot-Assisted Instruction for Children with Autism: How Can Robots Be Used in Special Education?
- Maintaining and Improving Skills During COVID-19 with Robot-Assisted Instruction
- A Technology Safety Guide for Parents of Children With Autism
- Digital Resources for Students with Autism
- Swiss Army Knives of Tech: How Mobile Technology Groups Benefit People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- The Use of Technology as an Evidence-Based Practice
- Facilitating Plugged In: Helping Teens with ASD Navigate Life with Technology
- Technology Makes Things Possible
- The Intermingling of Tech and Therapy
- One Father’s Experience Developing Apps to Motivate Son with Autism to Learn
- Becoming the Techie of Tomorrow: Students with ASD Learn Technology
- Internet and Social Media Skills Empower Individuals with DD to Increase Social Interactions and Improve Quality of Life
- Technology: The Silver Bullet in Education for Individuals with Autism
- Autism and Technology: A Great Benefit and a Double-Edged Sword
- Using Technology to Foster Social Interaction
- Benefits of Video Consultation for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- The Dangers of Social Media for Individuals with Autism
- The Changing Times and Tools of Assistive Technology: One Man’s Story of College Success
- Community Partnership and Technological Innovation
- The Role of Novel Research Technologies in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Giving Logan a Voice – One Father’s Trailblazing Creation to Help His Son
- Why Breaking Up with Siri is Necessary for Those with Autism
- How Technology will Shape the Future of Autism Therapy and Form the Backbone of Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Smart Pens, Tablets, and Word Prediction Software: Utilizing Technology for High School and College Students
- The Benefits and Dangers Behind Social Networking
- Bringing Computer Technology to the Forefront in Autism Education
- Teaching Social Skills Through Video Modeling
Transition to Adulthood
- Your Child’s Right to an Appropriate Transition Plan
- The Journey to Self-Determination
- Transitioning to Work
- Transition Readiness for an Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Using Community Collaboration to Support Transition-Aged Students
- A Transition Model That Works – Project SEARCH Autism Enhancement
- Social Connections for Women with ASD in Transition: 5 Areas of Importance
- Connections for Transition Success
- Supporting Parents in the Transition Process
- Transdisciplinary Transition Assessment and Instructional Planning
- Transition Planning for the Long Haul – Life Beyond College
- Integrating Evidence-Based Models to Educate Adolescents with Autism
- Social and Emotional Learning: Transitioning to Adulthood
- Tools for Successful Healthcare Transition
- The Road to Adulthood: Planning and Preparing for Transition
- Next Stop, Adulthood: A Framework for Effective Transition Planning for Students with Severe Disabilities
- Family and Professional Partnerships Optimize Successful Transitions to Adulthood
- The Crisis of Incompetency
- Functional Skills Training for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Leaving the Family Home: Opportunities and Obstacles for Autistic Adults
- 8 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Autism Diagnosis at 22
- Accommodations After High School: What Now?
- Gaining Momentum in a Post-Secondary Education Inclusion Program with Innovative Supports
- Tools for Transitions: Using Self-Management and Technology to Build Independence
- Awake Challenged, Punctually Challenged, and Underground Thursday Challenged
- The Changing World of OPWDD Services and Supports
- Paving the Road to Success
- Motivational Interviewing – A Useful Approach for Families and Counselors Planning for Post-Secondary Transition
- The Road to Adulthood
- Blueprint for an Asperger Syndrome College Support Program
- Comprehensive Transition and Post-Secondary Programs – An Emerging Model for Transitioning Individuals with ASDs to Adulthood
- Leaving School Behind – Next Stop, Adulthood
- Planning for the Future: Guardianships and Special Needs Trusts
- Parental Stress and Family Relationships During the Transition to Adulthood
- The Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit – A Guide to Assist Families on the Journey from Adolescence to Adulthood
- Making the Most of the 18-21 Period – Advantages of a Dedicated Transition Center
- I Know the Elements of the Periodic Table, But I Can’t Make My Bed
- From Hopeful Graduation to Hopelessness – The Transition That Many Parents Face
- The Unique Needs of Students with ASDs Transitioning to College
- Helpful Hints From the Trenches: What to Expect in College
- Helping Students on the Autism Spectrum Succeed in College
- Transition to Adulthood – It’s Not Just About a Daytime Activity!
- Transition Planning for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders – Where Are They Going? Why There? How Do We Get Them There?
- Top 10 Areas of Support for Young Adults with Learning Differences as They Transition to College
- Beyond High School: Building a Meaningful L.I.F.E.
- Navigating the Transitional Years – With a Little Help
- Your Child is Turning 18 – Now What?
- Adulthood: It’s Closer Than You Think
- Filling the Gaps: Developing Programs for the Lifespan
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Treatments and Interventions
- Advancements in Assistive Technology – Using Robots for Therapeutic Interventions
- A Guide to Implement Video Self-Modeling to Teach a Variety of Skills
- International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement Launches the First-Ever Global Standard Set to Enhance Care For Autism Spectrum Disorder
- The Care and Keeping of Home: How Executive Function Skills Aid in Daily Living
- Practicing with Compassionate Care: A Missing Piece in Behavior Analytic Training
- Use of a Specialized PBIS Framework to Organize and Deliver Evidence-Based Practices to Children with Autism
- Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention Today
- “How Was I Supposed to Know?” Navigating the Unwritten Curriculum Through Executive Functioning Supports
- Ethical Implementation of ABA Programming in Schools: A Guide for Professionals and Parents
- Function-Based Interventions for Escape-Maintained Problem Behavior
- A Highly Effective Toilet Training Program Based on Applied Behavior Analysis Principles
- Considerations for Social Awareness as a Critical Domain in Autism Intervention
- Transitioning Back Home from a Residential Treatment Facility
- Incorporating Social Skills Beyond the Teaching Environment
- Autism Science Foundation Statement on the Use of Medical Marijuana for People with Autism
- How Do I Fund My Child’s Applied Behavior Analysis?
- Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Therapist Match
- Peer-Mediated Intervention for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- The Use of Self-Monitoring Interventions to Support Inclusion for Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Obesity and Related Issues in Individuals with ASD: The Scope of the Problem and Potential Solutions
- Co-Occurring Conditions in Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder: Integrated Treatment Approaches
- Treating Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Clinical and Moral Breakthroughs in Medical Education Can Accomplish
- Is Play Therapy an Evidenced-Based Intervention for Children with Autism?
- The TEACCH Autism Program: First Families, Then Assessment and Program Design
- Behavioral Treatment Components to Address Delayed or Denied Reinforcement
- Overcoming Anxiety and Fear in Children and Teens
- Research Steps in Establishing Music Therapy as an Effective Treatment for Children on the Spectrum
- New Treatment Directions for Autism Spectrum Disorders – Neuromodulation
- Addressing the Care and Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Complex Disabilities
- Integrating ABA into Practice: Addressing the Misconceptions
- Applied Behavior Analysis as an Intervention for Individuals with Autism: Reflections on 35 years of Evolution
- From Crisis to Competence – ABA Used to Improve Communication Skills in Developmental Center
- Positive Psychology in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Comprehensive Approach to Working with Individuals with Autism
- Everyone Can Play – Using Theatre to Promote Developmental Gains
- Positive Psychology Offers Guideposts for Optimism to Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum
- An Overview of Strategies to Address Food Selectivity and Refusal in Individuals with Autism
- How Science and Evidence Won Out Against Auditory Integration Therapies
- Social Coping and Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Power Combination of Psychology and Speech Language Interventions
- Using Video Modeling as an Evidence-Based Intervention for ASDs
- Make Every Moment Count: Steer Clear of Fad Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Demystifying Aggression: Developing Effective Interventions
- New Treatments on the Horizon for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Understanding ABA Intervention
- Parent-Implemented Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- The Use of Pre-Post Test Designs to Evaluate Effectiveness of Autism Treatments
- Choosing a Psychologist
- Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Spanish-Speaking Families
- Interventions for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum and How Best to Evaluate Their Effectiveness
- Music Therapy for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- View from the Spectrum – The Sea of Interventions
- Interdisciplinary Team Perspectives on the Progress of Two Boys
- Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior
- Interventions to Reduce Escape and Avoidant Behaviors in Individuals with Autism
- Understanding and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Dimensions of Quality: Best For Educating Students with ASD
Uniquely Human Podcast
- Uniquely Human Podcast #10 – Autism and Building Trust: Proven Steps for Building Trust
- Uniquely Human Podcast #9 – Honoring the Culture of Autism with Michael John Carley
- Uniquely Human Podcast #8 – Autism and Personal Fulfillment with Dr. Temple Grandin
- Uniquely Human Podcast #7 – Autism at the Holidays with Kristy Forbes and Kristen Finch
- Uniquely Human Podcast #6 – Autism and the Arts with Elaine Hall, Domonique Brown and Michael Kregler
- Uniquely Human Podcast #5 – The Harmful Myth of High-Functioning and Low-Functioning Autism; An Autism Fathers’ Group; Guest Dr. Robert Naseef
- Uniquely Human Podcast #4 – Autism and Quality of Life with Becca Lory Hector
- Uniquely Human Podcast #3 – Steve Silberman on Neurodiversity; A First Look at Enthusiasms
- Uniquely Human Podcast #2 – Stimming Rocks! Why This Classic Behavior Is So Important with Chloe Rothschild
- Uniquely Human Podcast #1 – A Fresh and Uniquely Human Perspective on Autism with Dr. Barry Prizant and Dave Finch
