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Expert Q&A: Teaching self-care skills to autistic youth with high support needs… home, school and in their community. With the right strategies and ample practice, many children and adolescents with high support needs can create healthy routines that serve them into adulthood. In this Q&A, Dr. Lisa Nowinski shares strategies … with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Why do autistic teens and adults with high support needs often struggle with self-care? Some of the biggest barriers to healthy self-care for autistic teens and adults with high support needs are limited communication skills, slow processing speed and difficulty with executive functioning skills such …
Anabel V. supports the Hispanic community through her work on the Autism Response Team… (including me!) of our well-rounded team who can serve Spanish-speaking constituents. We can help them find resources and support in their area, as well as ways to connect with their community. We respond to questions via phone: 888-288-4762 … How can I find grants for me and my family? Can you explain the insurance coverage in my state? Can you help me find a support group for parents or individuals with autism? I need help finding transition resources for my child, can you help … should reach out to ART because we are here to help! We are always happy to connect individuals and families with the supports and resources that they need. Even if someone thinks their question or situation may not be something that we can …
Realizing I need help with my autistic son's high support needs… of that life will change, and I need to be on board with that." … Realizing I need help with my autistic son's high support needs …
Transition to adulthood grant supports findings on better healthcare programs for teens and adults on the spectrum… who was awarded $360,000 in funding from Autism Speaks in 2019 , looked at different measures of success for this type of support program. The transition-specific grant funding for this work is part of Autism Speaks’ commitment to improving the … barriers when moving from pediatric providers to adult healthcare providers, like lack of autism knowledge and lack of supportive and accessible facilities. Dr. Hand’s team aims to understand what can help overcome these barriers and improve … Frazier said. Find more info about our research support for Transition to Adulthood here. … Transition to adulthood grant supports findings on better healthcare programs for teens and adults on the spectrum …
The Autism CARES Act of 2024 advances through Congress with enhancements supported by Autism Speaks… on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions recently passed the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (CARES) Act of 2024, including valuable new enhancements supported by Autism Speaks that will expand the legislation’s benefits for people with autism for years to come. The Autism …
Autism Speaks advocacy priorities to support people with autism through re-opening of community life… resources to protect the health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes: Increased federal funding to support states and local school districts in meeting the educational needs of students with autism as well as enhanced … home and community-based services. Safe and equitable re-opening of schools or other ways to provide in-person learning and support services to meet the needs of all students on the spectrum, to include appropriate staffing, health and safety resources. Supporting public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, specifically among people with autism who may be at …
NFL Players support Autism Speaks during 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign… and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Thank you to the players supporting the cause this holiday season. The players that chose to support Autism Speaks are as follows: Duron Harmon, New England Patriots Brian O'Neill, Minnesota Vikings Brian is … spectrum. Aldrick Robinson, Minnesota Vikings Tyus Bowser, Baltimore Ravens Gabe Jackson, Oakland Raiders … NFL Players support Autism Speaks during 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign …
The heart behind the glove: Danielle Gibson Whorton’s journey to support Autism Speaks… Danielle is doing just that—one glove at a time. … The heart behind the glove: Danielle Gibson Whorton’s journey to support Autism Speaks …
Autism Speaks urges adapted hospital policies to allow support providers for autistic and disabled people… experience. Today, these challenges are amplified by COVID-19 restrictions, resulting in many people being denied access to supports that are crucial to their physical and emotional health. Often, family members or other caregivers are the … to protect the rights of people with disabilities to access equitable healthcare by: Affirming that guardians or other support persons for people with autism or other disabilities are a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Providing an exception to visitor restrictions to allow a guardian or support provider at the bedside for patients with disabilities, as a critical member of the patient’s healthcare team; and …
New bills introduced in Congress would increase financial security and caregiver support for the autism community… burden caregivers face when navigating certain federal programs. Autism Speaks is proud to endorse and advocate in support of these bills. Additional information on the legislation is below. SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act … Tokuda (D-HI-2) Caregivers play an essential role in the lives of many autistic people—often providing around-the-clock support that goes unpaid and under-recognized. While raising a child or caring for an adult with autism comes with many … with special needs. The Lifespan Respite Care Program Reauthorization Act would ensure this federal initiative continues to support the well-being of caregivers, and in turn, the well-being of the people they care for. Read press release by Rep. …