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#ActuallyAutistic Self-Advocates
- 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
- Call Me Autistic: A Soft Correction for Those Still Using Person-First Language
- Supporting Autistic Children: Much Has Been Learned Since My Childhood
- Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics: The Tyranny of Typicality
- Neurodiversity and Sibling Relationships
- What Do Change in Schedules, Virtual Meetings, and Face Masks Have in Common?
- How We’ve Always Done It
- Life in the Time of COVID-19: An Autistic Perspective
- Different is My Identifier
- Dating and Relationships: A Perennial Challenge for Many Autistics
- 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
- Adult ASD Diagnosis: “It’s Not a Label – It’s an Explanation”
- Is Play Therapy an Evidenced-Based Intervention for Children with Autism?
- Support and Social Groups: An Essential and Vital Need of the Autistic Community
- Autism and Dating: Practical Tips for Parents
- Supporting Sexual Independence for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
- On Being a “Unicorn”
- Adults on the Autism Spectrum: An Unidentified and Forgotten Population
- Accommodating Communication Difficulties
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
- Autism After 65 – Making the Most of the Golden Years
- Best Practices in Support of Aging Adults with Autism
- Supporting Older Adults with Autism
- Older Adults on the Spectrum Face a Variety and Number of Major Challenges
- Supporting Pioneers: Building Better Networks for Adults Aging with Autism
- Three Strategies to Strengthen Communication for Adults with Autism and Learning Differences
- Preparing for the Challenges of Adulthood
- Transition to Adulthood: Many Difficult yet Essential Challenges for Autistics
- Moving Forward with Will Power
- Adults with Autism Face a Unique Set of Dangers and Hazards
- Online Dating and Neurodiversity
- 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 Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation’s “NYC Overload Project” Creates Employment for Singer/Songwriters
- Tackling the Unemployment Crisis for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
- Support that Really Works – LifeMAP Coaching for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
- Life Coaching for Young Adults with High-Functioning Autism
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
- The Risks and Consequences of High or Low Functioning Autism Labels
- There’s More to Communication than Language, Grammar, and Vocabulary
- Learning the Powerful Language of Inclusion: A Mother’s Journey to Acceptance and Hope
- Moving Forward with Will Power
- NY State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara’s Personal Mission of Advocacy on Behalf of New Yorkers with Disabilities
- Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum: Many Things Need to Change
- Autism Saved My Life
- The Face of Grief Before and After the Autism Spectrum
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
- The Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised (RAADS-R)
- Assessing Young Children with ASD: A Multidisciplinary Approach
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
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
- Executive Functions: Skills to Promote Success in School and Beyond
Communication
- If My Son Could Speak
- Breaking Down the Barriers of Social Communication for Young Adults
- Strategies to Support Communication and Address Challenging Behaviors
- Communication Modality Decisions for Individuals with ASD
- Language Intervention for School-Aged Children
- What NOT to Say…
- Building Communication Competence through Milieu Speech-Language Therapy
- An Overview of Communication Problems in Children with ASD
- Improving Communication Skills: Using Behavior Analytic Science Effectively
- The Development of Theatre Arts to Facilitate Social and Communication Skills for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Improving Communications with Children with Autism and Special Needs Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies
- Three Strategies to Strengthen Communication for Adults with Autism and Learning Differences
- A Group-Format Parent Training Program to Improve Communication Skills in Young Children with ASD
- Introducing the Use of Behavior Skills Training to Achieve Staff Proficiency in the Use of PECS
- 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
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
- Community Engagement Through Integrated Community Living Options for Adults with Autism
- Promoting Community Engagement and Social Connections Through Employment and Volunteering
- 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
- A Small Village Becomes an Autism Supportive Community
Coronavirus / COVID-19
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Organizing Virtual Learning Materials for Students with Autism
- Autism Education: What More Do School Districts and Parents Need to Do?
- 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
- AHRC NYC-Pace University Partnership Boosts Middle High School Students’ Confidence, While Parents See a Future
- 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
- There are No IEPs in College: Succeeding with Accommodations
- Communication Challenges in College Students with ASD
- Empowering Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Literacy Supports for Learners with Autism
- Accommodations for Students in the Higher Education Environment
- Creating Individualized, Data-Based, and Effective IEPs
- My Professor Can’t Teach! What College Students Can Do to Accommodate Themselves
- An Autism Spectrum News Exclusive Interview with the Co-Directors of the New Shrub Oak International School
- Building the Skills for School Readiness
- Autism, Sexuality, and Postsecondary Education
- Promoting Student Independence and Successful Inclusion Through Systematic Use and Fading of Supports
- Executive Functioning Enhancement for High School Students with ASD
Employment
- Autism @ Work: Insights From a World-First Global Study on Employing Autistic Adults
- Matching Interests Key to Successful Employment for People with Autism
- Social Skills Intervention: A Key Piece of the Employment Puzzle
- How Practicing and Building Interview Skills Can Help Individuals with ASD Feel Less Overwhelmed
- Networking for Good
- Disclosing Autism During an Interview
- Taking a Person-Centered Approach to Teaching Meaningful Employment Skills
- Engagement in Special Interests Influences Well-Being and Provides Employment Opportunities in Neurodiverse Individuals
- A Bridge to Employment
- Supporting the Transition to Employment for Adolescents with Autism
- Six Steps for Greater Autism Inclusion In The Workplace
- Identity Language: In Service of a More Inclusive Workplace
- What Benefits Should an Employer Have When Hiring Neurodiverse Employees?
- Self-Advocacy and Successful Onboarding and Maintenance of Employment
- Fostering a Healthy Workplace Requires a Holistic Approach
- Ensuring Safety in an Inclusive Workplace
- Neurodiversity Hiring Programs – A Path to Employment?
- Ensuring Equal Access to Employment Opportunities for Adults with Autism Requires Bold Legislative Initiative
- Implementing Common Sense Practices to Improve the Psychological and Emotional Safety of Autistic Adults in the Workplace
- Autistics and Employment: Far Too Many Rivers to Cross
- Set Up for Success: Vista Life Innovations’ Three-Step Employment Model
- 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
- Lessons Learned – Tackling the Unemployment Crisis for Adults with Asperger’s
- Tackling the Unemployment Crisis for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
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
- Preparing for a Successful Holiday Season
- When Residential Schooling Is an Option
- 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
- Supporting Grandparents of Children with ASD – The Story of a Grandmother’s Adult Daughter and Her 12-Year-Old Autistic Grandchild
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
- Helping First Responders to Understand and Assist Individuals with Autism in Emergency Situations
- How the AANE Wallet Disclosure Card Turned Around an Unfortunate Situation
Girls and Women
- Considerations in Diagnostic Assessment of Females for 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
- 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
- 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
- Girls and Autism: Overcoming the Gender Gap to Ensure Best Outcomes
- Periods and Pads and Pain, Oh My! Promoting Independence During Self-Care – Skills for Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Social Connections for Women with ASD in Transition: 5 Areas of Importance
- Job Skills Are Skills for Life
- The Failure to Accurately Diagnose Girls with Asperger’s Syndrome
- How Autism Manifests Differently in Girls: What Families Need to Know
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
- Obesity and Related Issues in Individuals with ASD: The Scope of the Problem and Potential Solutions
- Advancing Behavioral Health Strategies as Individuals Approach Adulthood
- Helping Children with Autism Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep Without Medication
- Understanding the Relationship Between Autism, OCD, and Repetitive Behaviors
- Comprehensive Programming to Support Children with Developmental Disabilities and Significant Medical Conditions in a School Setting
- Autism and ADHD: DSM-5 Conditions with Significant Symptom Overlap
- Healthy Weight Management for Youth on the Autism Spectrum: What We Know and How to Help
- Integrated Healthcare and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Let’s Get Physical: Exercise and Health Issues in Adults with Autism
- Three Expert Tips for Realizing Your Wellness Goals
- Are You Mindful or Is Your Mind Full?
- Exercise and Dietary Choices: Practical Advice Drawn from a Review of Current Literature
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
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
- A Brief Overview of the Special Needs Trust
- When Behaviors Result in Real Trouble: Legal Challenges in Individuals with ASD
- ASD and Internet Crime
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
- 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
- Leaders to Be Honored at MHNE June 30th, 2020 Reception in New York City
- NIH Awards $4 Million in Funding for Early Autism Screening
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- Prognosis? The Sky’s the Limit
Safety
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Preparation Tips for Families Affected by Autism
- Addressing the Psychological Fallout of The Coronavirus Pandemic
- Assembling an Emergency Toolkit for Children with Disabilities
- COVID-19: Helping Families With Special Needs During a Public Health Crisis
- Two Sides to the Safety Equation: Bridging the Gap Between Police and Individuals with ASD
- 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
- 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
Science and 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
- Abnormal Micro-RNA: A Possible Cause of ASD and Schizophrenia
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
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
- Programming for Multiple Siblings with ASD: Tips to Promote Family Success
- 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
- How a Sibling Connection Inspired Advocacy and a Career
- 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
Technology
- A Clinician’s Perspective on Robot-Assisted Instruction for Autistic Children
- Robot-Assisted Instruction for Children with Autism: How Can Robots Be Used in Special Education?
- Smart Home Technology and Autism
- 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
- Giving Logan a Voice – One Father’s Trailblazing Creation to Help His Son
- 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
Transition to Adulthood
- Your Child’s Right to an Appropriate Transition Plan
- The Journey to Self-Determination
- Connections for Transition Success
- Transitioning to Work
- Supporting Parents in the Transition Process
- Transition Planning for the Long Haul – Life Beyond College
- Social Connections for Women with ASD in Transition: 5 Areas of Importance
- Transdisciplinary Transition Assessment and Instructional Planning
- A Transition Model That Works – Project SEARCH Autism Enhancement
- Using Community Collaboration to Support Transition-Aged Students
- Transition Readiness for an Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Social and Emotional Learning: Transitioning to Adulthood
- Integrating Evidence-Based Models to Educate Adolescents with Autism
- Tools for Successful Healthcare Transition
- The Road to Adulthood: Planning and Preparing for Transition
- The Road to Adulthood
Travel
Treatments and Interventions
- 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
- A Highly Effective Toilet Training Program Based on Applied Behavior Analysis Principles
- Function-Based Interventions for Escape-Maintained Problem Behavior
- Ethical Implementation of ABA Programming in Schools: A Guide for Professionals and Parents
- Use of a Specialized PBIS Framework to Organize and Deliver Evidence-Based Practices to Children with Autism
- “How Was I Supposed to Know?” Navigating the Unwritten Curriculum Through Executive Functioning Supports
- Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention Today
- Considerations for Social Awareness as a Critical Domain in Autism Intervention
- Incorporating Social Skills Beyond the Teaching Environment
- Transitioning Back Home from a Residential Treatment Facility
- 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?
- Behavioral Treatment Components to Address Delayed or Denied Reinforcement
- The TEACCH Autism Program: First Families, Then Assessment and Program Design
- 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
- From Crisis to Competence – ABA Used to Improve Communication Skills in Developmental Center
- Positive Psychology in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- How Science and Evidence Won Out Against Auditory Integration Therapies
- An Overview of Strategies to Address Food Selectivity and Refusal in Individuals with Autism
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
