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Autism in the classroom: Strategies for success… 14 autism teaching strategies to set students up for success Be calm and positive. Model appropriate behavior for the student with autism, as well as for other students, by greeting him and engaging him in a respectful way. Be aware of the characteristics …
Autism Speaks recognizes California Assemblywoman as a champion for the autism community… Autism Speaks is proud to recognize California Assemblymember Blanca Rubio with our Public Service Award, for her steady and … they want to do after high school and how to get there, preparing for the highest possible degree of independence. In 2023, Autism Speaks sponsored and Assemblymember Rubio authored AB 438 , which will help thousands of California students in the …
I'm a mother of a child with profound autism. I want to share our story.… This post is written by Eileen Lamb. Eileen Lamb, author of "All Across The Spectrum" and “Be The One,” founded The Autism Cafe. She’s also a writer, photographer, and podcast host. Born in France, Eileen now lives in Austin, Texas, with … and their sister, Billie (1). On her blog, she shares the ups and downs of raising two autistic children, one with profound autism, while being on the autism spectrum herself. When I was pregnant with my firstborn, Charlie, I daydreamed about …
Launching the Autism Learning Health Network… By Donna Murray, Autism Speaks vice president of clinical services. Dr. Murray oversees the activities of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN). The Autism Treatment Network works to improve and expand the reach of …
Autism and mental health in young people… crises are serious and potentially life-threatening events that frequently affect children, adolescents and adults on the autism spectrum. Beyond the danger of injury or death, these emergencies often result in lost education, employment and residential opportunities, as well as isolation, exhaustion and financial strain on parents and other caregivers. An Autism Speaks treatment research grant enabled researchers at Baltimore’s Kennedy Krieger Institute to address the urgent …
Autism Speaks recognizes Oklahoma Commissioner Mulready for work on autism insurance coverage… Access, affordability and quality of health care service are crucial factors influencing health outcomes for people with autism. Health insurance is uniquely situated to promote these factors, and Americans count on insurance regulators at both … and federal level to monitor the industry and look out for the interests of insurance consumers. On Thursday, October 13, autism advocates and families joined us in recognizing Oklahoma Insurance Department Commissioner Glen Mulready with an …
Study finds autism wandering is common… A new study confirms what many parents know well: Wandering by children with autism is common, dangerous and puts tremendous stress on families. Using parent surveys, the researchers found that nearly half of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) attempt to wander or bolt from a safe, supervised place. More than half of these wandering …
Falling in love on the autism spectrum… This guest post is by Dr. Kerry Magro, EdD , a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism entertainment consultant who is on the autism spectrum. At the age of 34, I’ve had several relationships throughout my life. Seven girlfriends to be exact. I’ve …
World Autism Month FAQ… What is World Autism Month? Every April Autism Speaks celebrates World Autism Month beginning with United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April …
"I Am Special Just Like You," an autism acceptance poem… I am simply known as Nana to my grandchildren. My five year old grandson, Maxwell Harrison, is on the autism spectrum. I wrote "I am special just like you" for Max and described how he might feel about some of the symptoms he … It’s hard to sit still when I want to play I start moving around in my own special way … "I Am Special Just Like You," an autism acceptance poem …