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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 …
Helping autistic teens master puberty, health and hygiene… Each session included a small group of children and parents, and we used a multi-sensory approach with written, video and hands-on lessons. For instance, for each week’s topic, we created an illustrated handout. Using this as our guide, … providing written definitions and descriptions, such “What is puberty?” We supplemented this written information with short videos. And we practiced some of the skills, such as washing our faces, putting on deodorant, brushing our teeth, shaving, …
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 …
Parent Worries: Adult Son with Autism Still Obsessed with Barney… and encourage him or her to develop new abilities. Another option is to try pairing a new activity with one of his favorite videos. For example, with a Barney video playing in the background, the two of you might play a game of checkers. In this way, playing checkers may take on …
The joys and challenges of being a father with autism… Video (Responsive)."]} When you found out that you were going to be a dad, what thoughts ran through your mind? Initially, … there hardly are any. So, I just googled about life on the spectrum from the views of others. I read studies and watched videos to try to better understand autism and then I took an approach to really look at the way autism affects me. This …
Guide to Individualized Education Programs (IEP)… child is receiving the best possible education tailored to their unique strengths and challenges. The guide includes a video series featuring a renowned attorney, school psychologist and speech pathologist answering your frequently asked … on how to be the strongest advocate for your child at school. The format is divided into six sections and includes videos and tools to guide you in the right direction as you navigate the IEP journey and the school system with your child: …
Meet Geoff and Connor… Aside from his jobs, Connor has many interests and hobbies. He’s a big fan of Star Wars, Legos, steam trains, Pokémon, video gaming, YouTube videos and anything technology based. He loves family gatherings, especially in his own house, where he is most …