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Defining independence in autism education and treatment

Ronald Lee, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA

Because independence is a major focus of educational and treatment approaches for people with ASD, it’s easy to assume its “definition” stays the same from one educator, therapy provider, or parent to another. However, the definition of independence can change greatly depending on the situation. Independence is taught in various contexts, such as communication and social interaction, playing with toys and leisure materials, attending to instructors and activities, understanding and following instructi ..

Healthy eating and autism: are they an abnormality?

Anna Laura Brown

What do you think of when you hear the words healthy eating and autism? Do you think about one of the many special diets for autism such as paleo, gluten free casein free, or other eating restrictions? Or do you just laugh and think that the words healthy e ..

Help your child with special needs enjoy the back-to-school experience

Marwa Abdelbary

Timing is everything. For parents, it often seems as though there’s never enough time in the day to accomplish even the most basic tasks of caring for a child. And for parents of children with special health needs, the stress can seem that much more insurmou ..

The principles of pairing in autism: the ABA technician's hurdle

Corinne Isaacs-Frontiero

Though pairing often seems the simplest task within the Applied Behavior Analyst Technician's ("ABAT")'s professional repertoire it carries the most weight and significance for it sets the tone of the Therapist-client relationship. Therefore, it is extremely i ..

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If treatment doesn't offer a cure, then what's the point?

Michelle Garcia Winner

I recently spoke to a group of 200 or so parents and professionals in a conference setting. I was explaining that even with the best of our teachings, our treatment goal is to help our students/clients improve their Social Thinking and related social skills co ..

10 things to cover at your child's IEP meeting

Amando Morin

For some schools, spring is Individualized Education Program (IEP) season. Whether you’re sitting down with the team for your first IEP meeting or your fifth, it’s always good to have an idea of what you need to discuss before you walk in the door. Keeping ..

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How to raise happy kids

Douglas Haddad

When the Declaration of Independence was drafted, it was Thomas Jefferson who spoke of the “unalienable Rights” that all individuals possess --- among which are the preservation of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Whether it be searching for tha ..

Video: Autism — what we know (and what we don’t know yet)

Dr. Wendy Chung

In this calm and factual talk, geneticist Wendy Chung shares what we know about autism spectrum disorder — for example, that autism has multiple, perhaps interlocking, causes. Looking beyond the worry and concern that can surround a diagnosis, Chung and her ..

How to have compassion: 13-year-old boy with autism shares his perspective

Ken Rabow

As a life coach, I work with all sorts of people in their teens and 20s. I learn from all of them. One of my most powerful learning lessons came from a 13-year-old client with Autism, who allowed me to see the dangers of people in power trying to “do the rig ..

Video: Can autism effectively be treated by diet?

Autism Hangout

"It's long past time for parents and professionals to get on the same page, and treat autism as a medical disorder instead of a genetic, behavioral abnormality." - Karyn Seroussi Meet food/diet/biomedical treatment advocate, author and mom of a son formerly ..

Special needs children and creating a financial game plan

Heath Burch, CFP

The addition of a child with special needs to your family can bring a range of emotions. With time the emotions can settle, but the responsibility of providing for your growing family often takes hold. Creating a financial plan with a trusted advisor is critic ..

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