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Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD)… may appear differently in people who also have Down syndrome People with Down syndrome without autism may have some similar behaviors to people with autism Strategies and interventions that help autistic people can also often help those with Down … Guidelines National List of Down Syndrome Clinics Global Down Syndrome Foundation Publications: For Behavioral Therapists Applied behavior analytic interventions for children with autism: A description and review of treatment research (Granpeeshe et al, 2009) Addressing challenging behaviour in children with Down syndrome: the use of applied behaviour analysis for assessment and intervention (Feely & Jones, 2006) For Speech and Occupational Therapists Down Syndrome and …
Don’t let dinner turn into a battleground with your picky eater… Iyengar suggests that parents and caregivers build a team to help them navigate feeding issues. A registered dietician, an applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapist or child psychologist, and an occupational therapist is a good place to start. These professionals …
In our own words: Bullying in the autism community … therapies and services to reach the point he’s at today. He’s been in speech therapy, social skills groups, went through applied behavior analysis therapy (ABA) and is on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) as he navigates the eighth grade. Since having …
Meet Kaitlyn Y.… were in motion and we were figuring out all of the ways we could help,” said Greg. “The result was 40 hours per week of applied behavior analysis (ABA), occupational and physical therapies, developmental therapy and even music therapy. She also has severe food …
Meet Nico L.… receives. How have those services positively impacted his life? Nico currently receives speech therapy and is soon to start Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Speech has impacted his learning and his eagerness to communicate with others. He loves to hear his …
Medicines for Treating Autism's Core Symptoms… your physician. Medications for autism Medications for treating autism are most effective when used in conjunction with behavioral therapies. Ideally, medications are a complement to other treatment strategies. Medications for treating the … related “pharmacological” studies made possible by our supporters. For more information: Therapy and Support for Autism Applied Behavioral Analysis Early Start Denver Model … Medicines for Treating Autism's Core Symptoms …
Meet Walter R.… In your experience with Walter, how important is early diagnosis and intervention services? I wish we could have started applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy sooner. We have seen so much growth in Walter since we intervened with services. Most facilities in …
Emerging Leaders… and fostering understanding within the autism community. Gravino's academic journey led her to earn a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Caldwell University in 2010. This education provided her with an even deeper understanding of autism, …
Meet Tania and Valeria G.… so far since her diagnosis thanks to therapy and intervention services – things I wish I had access to as a child. She has applied behavior analysis (ABA), occupational, speech and music therapies, all of which have worked wonders for her! Even though she can’t …
Meet Jeffrey W.… those services positively impacted his life? Jeffrey gets speech therapy, occupational therapy, social-emotional therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) and special education. These therapies are designed to assist Jeffrey in his growth, allow him to …