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Video: Acid reflux Q&A with GI Specialist Tim BuieVideo (Responsive)."]}   Thank you for your tremendous response to the first segment in Autism Speaks’ “Office Hours” series … questions we received, I want to say thank you to the many people who responded so positively to our first “Office Hours” video. I see many children in our clinic, but realize that the autism community’s need for GI care goes far beyond my …
Video: I ran the NYC marathon this year for my autistic brotherVideo (Responsive)."]}   As 2021 wraps up, we asked members of community to share milestones and accomplishments they had in … around people who look at him with equal #respect."  … Team Wyatt shared how the marathon meant so much more this year … Video: I ran the NYC marathon this year for my autistic brother …
Video: This program is teaching social skills to young adults with autismVideo (Responsive)."]}   The PEERS program at UCLA , which stands for Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational … these trainings and resources at the PEERS Clinic . … PEERS trainings are available nationwide and in a dozen countries. … Video: This program is teaching social skills to young adults with autism …
Video: Meet the fearless autistic NASCAR driver Armani WilliamsVideo (Responsive)."]}   Throughout World Autism Month , we are spotlighting fearless individuals within the autism … and watch your child. If they want to go right, you go right with them; if they want to go left, you go left with them.” … Video: Meet the fearless autistic NASCAR driver Armani Williams …
Video: Autism researcher presents findings on self-determination in planning for transition to adulthoodVideo (Responsive)."]}   Watch Dr. Shogren’s full presentation above. Special education professor Kerrie Shogren, Ph.D., … in all areas of their lives, and how to change attitudes and beliefs in the community about people with disabilities. … Video: Autism researcher presents findings on self-determination in planning for transition to adulthood …
Video: Why I’m advocating for reliable autism resources across the lifespan Video (Responsive)."]}   This guest post is by Kerry Magro , a professional speaker, best-selling author and autism … given to me from adolescence to adulthood are something I can only hope will be given to countless others in the future. … Video: Why I’m advocating for reliable autism resources across the lifespan …
Video: How to cope with disrupted family routines during COVID-19 Video (Responsive)."]}   School closures are now widespread as part of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While … a long-term plan for implementing techniques or working toward goals at home. They may be able to offer a web-based video training session, and recurring visits to check in if you need them.   Once your school day routine is in place, …
Autism Speaks DIY Projects… Click on the DIY projects below to view the videos and get detailed instructions Weighted Lap Buddy         Sensory Bottle         Stress Creatures         Communicator …
What is it about autism and trains?… interest across a lifetime. For instance, many children – including children on the spectrum – love the train characters in videos and TV shows such as Thomas the Tank Engine and Chuggington. For older children and adults, model trains can be fun … a motivation for their child to complete a medical visit without a tantrum. Many parents likewise use time watching train videos (available on YouTube) to reward a child for behavioral goals such as toilet training or completing a disliked task. …
How Technology Can Help… or a favorite game app can serve as a reward for positive behavior like the completion of a chore or a homework assignment. Video modeling Video modeling is a method that involves teaching skills in a visual way. The video could be of the … task or assignment, or of a teacher, educator or parent teaching the skills and steps required. Your child can watch these videos as often as he or she likes/needs to help learn important skills. Because the videos involve using a tablet or …