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Meet Lindsey W. … helped you since being diagnosed?   Some of the resources that helped me include speech therapy, occupational therapy, play group therapy, behavioral therapy and friendship group.   When facing new challenges and life changes, how do you cope with the anxieties that can come along with that?   … include listening to music to help me relax, doing what I enjoy such as video editing, utilizing my fidgets, relying on my support system, and staying focused on positive thoughts.   What is your connection to Autism Speaks and how has the …

Autism and Social Skills Development… Supporting social interaction is an important piece of the student’s educational plan. Student’s with autism often have the … else is standing, you should be too!’). Break social skills into small component parts, and teach these skills through supported interactions. Use visuals as appropriate. Celebrate strengths and use these to your advantage. Many students with … be careful not to turn the peer into a teacher strive to keep peer interactions as natural as possible. Create small lunch groups, perhaps with structured activities or topic boxes. (The group to pulls a topic out of a box and discusses things …

Expert Q&A: Dr. Ryan Adams shares tips and resources to end bullying… in the UC Department of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, a member site of the Autism Speaks-supported Autism Care Network . His research focuses on adolescents, peer victimization, bullying and depressive symptoms.   … some examples of strategies you offer in the guides?  We know the most effective way to stop bullying is giving the larger group of bystanders the tools they need to recognize when it’s happening and get involved. A lot of times, people get away … with bullying by saying they were kidding, so we teach kids that doesn’t matter. Then, we give them different strategies to support the person being bullied. For example, the easiest thing to do if you witness bullying in school is not to laugh. …

Bullying Facts & Figures… The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  defines it as any unwanted aggressive behavior(s) by another youth or group of youths, that involves an observed or perceived imbalance of power, and either is or likely to be repeated. Common … and bullying. Note:  If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. It is free and confidential. …