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Support in explaining unsafe situations through teaching stories … or major accidents, can happen suddenly. These can be scary things to see, even if they don't happen near you. If you need support in explaining unsafe situations to your loved one with autism, this teaching story may help. Click below to download this teaching story. … Support in explaining unsafe situations through teaching stories …
Aledmys Díaz shares why he supports the cause… society. It is my way of saying that even if we look or act differently, we are all special, it’s important to create and support spaces for these children and their families so that they can reach their full potential and that they can have the support of the corresponding institutions so they can achieve the goals in life. Autism awareness and support for services … Athletics infielder dons mismatched batting gloves for his six-year-old son who is autistic … Aledmys Díaz shares why he supports the cause …
Hatching Hope Foundation brings support to Texas families… triplets, was diagnosed with autism in 2012 at age 2.5, she struggled to find much-needed information, services and social supports in her area. This struggle motivated Sabrina to commit her life to helping underserved families in Ft. Worth, Texas … she founded the Hatching Hope Foundation, an organization that provides parent training about autism, individual and family support services, and special education advocacy. In 2019, Keshawn tragically passed away from Osteosarcoma, a rare form of … game and someone who really understands what it’s like to be a parent living with a child with severe autism. Our Facebook support group, Autism Mocha Moms , has been another great way to connect with parents in the community. The group was …
Autism Speaks recognizes Iowa Governor Reynolds for support of community… in recognizing Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds with Autism Speaks’ 2021 Public Service Award for championing initiatives that support autistic adults in Iowa. We are honored to recognize Governor Reynolds’ support for our employment initiatives in Iowa, especially with the development of our Workplace Inclusion Now (WIN) program with Lee Container. Since the WIN program’s inception two years ago, the Governor has extended her support through engagement with the Autism Speaks team and project leads. This project aligns closely with the Governor’s …
ATN@Work: Visual supports ease medical visits for kids with autism… with autism respond well to visual information. Behavioral therapists and special-education teachers have long used visual supports in the classroom. Here at Vanderbilt, we’re expanding their use in pediatric healthcare. Merriam-Webster defines a … device to replace or augment a missing or impaired part of the body.” I think this definition applies so well to visual supports. I’ve come to view visual supports as more than another autism intervention. I see them as prosthetic devices. …
Coffee With America highlights support for Hispanic autism community… and acceptance of autism everyday. Related resources: Spanish language resources … Coffee With America highlights support for Hispanic autism community …
How general education teachers can support students with ASD… to autism is nearly non-existent and rarely mandatory. As a result, even the best teachers can be unsure how to properly support their autistic students. Some even struggle to understand autism. Ethan Hirschberg experienced this in high school . … course in autism to promote awareness and acceptance and to help create an inclusive classroom environment that not only supports autistic students but the entire class. But the learning does not stop and start with one teacher in one … of genetic influences and environmental influences. There are three diagnostic levels of autism: level 1 (“requiring support”), level 2 (“requiring substantial support”), and level 3 (“requiring very substantial support”). What is autism …
8 things I've learned having a brother with autism… This post is by 18-year-old Seana Wheeler, a loving sibling to her brother with ASD. Seana aspires to raise more awareness through her writing and hopes to advocate for autism … more to ease their worries. The simple truth is that there isn't anymore I can do for them or my brother, but offer as much support and love as I can. The future Comprehending the future is a concept I find to be the most daunting of all worries in …
Jackie Ceonzo on how SNACK Supports Autistic Individuals Beyond Childhood… the organization has grown from a small after-school program to serving over 250 individuals, and her vision for expanding support, including housing options for autistic individuals. She also discusses the challenges families face and the … are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks. … Jackie Ceonzo on how SNACK Supports Autistic Individuals Beyond Childhood …
Autism Speaks strongly supports proposed ban on electrical stimulation devices… on the use of electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) to treat self-injurious or aggressive behavior. Autism Speaks strongly supports the reinstatement of this ban, which was driven forward by the bipartisan leadership of Chairman Pallone, Ranking … Member McMorris Rodgers, Subcommittee Chair Eshoo and Ranking Member Guthrie. Autism Speaks continues to emphasize its support for evidence-based practices that address self-injurious and aggressive behaviors in a way that protects the …