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Workplace Inclusion Now continues to make strides in creating meaningful opportunities for the autistic community three years after pilot program launch… One of the people who have reaped the benefits of this budding relationship is Joanna C., star of Autism Speaks’ WIN video and highlighted in a featured profile during World Autism Month 2021. Joanna’s mom, Lisa, couldn’t be more … having conversations and will tell strangers that she is famous because of the attention she’s got from her Autism Speaks’ videos. She’ll tell her story to anyone who will listen.”  With just one in five people with disabilities, including those …

Swim and Water Safety… YMCAs offer special needs swim instruction, so this could be another option to consider. The program Swim Angelfish has videos with tips and strategies for teaching swimming on their YouTube page. Keep the lessons fun and interactive.  You can …

Autism Speaks connects families and caregivers of children with autism to essential skills through Caregivers Skills Training program… connection. “WHO’s digital CST experience, eCST, delivers pre-recorded courses and digital content, including quick tip videos, quizzes and prompts, to caregivers who lack access to in-person group trainings,” said Dr. Chiara Servili, who leads …

Autism symptoms… need for routine Extreme distress at even small changes in plans or routine Ritualistic behaviors (e.g. watching the same videos over and over, repeatedly touching objects in a set order) Need for routine (e.g. same daily schedule, meal menu, …

Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit… , irritability and behavioral health  for quick tips you can use at home. Watch their  Quick Tip Caregiver Skills Training Videos for parents and caregivers. Haga clic aquí para acceder este recurso en español. … Challenging Behaviors Tool Kit …

One family’s story of navigating their son’s Down syndrome/autism dual diagnosis … and I’d like to share a bit about my son, Jake. Jake, 14, is just like most other kids his age. He loves to watch music videos on his Kindle and is a wonderful dancer. He has a good throwing arm, likes to play basketball and loves to swim. Just …

Learning to love myself… skills for neurodiverse individuals. Diagnosed later in life as autistic, he writes blogs and articles, records coaching videos and podcasts, and presents at conferences and support groups, sharing stories and thoughts as to how one can achieve …

Making sense of autistic meltdowns in adults… You can also practice some common calming techniques like deep breathing, yoga, music and art therapy. Tutorials and videos are readily available for free online if you are not yet in a place to take part in a community activity. Whatever …