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Using your cell phone… system if possible. Do not let anyone see you dial numbers. Do not use your cell phone to take photographs or capture videos of unsuspecting people, unless absolutely necessary. Speak in a soft voice if possible. Do not give out personal …

Avoiding victimization… Debbaudt is the parent of a young man who has autism, an author, law enforcement trainer and producer of autism-related videos and curriculum for law enforcement agencies. His materials are in use by law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Canada …

THE ADVENTURES OF TORTOISE & HARE - NEXT GEN… curated resource materials to use in preparation for your visit like checklists, social narratives, and “Meet Your Seat” videos. Dayton Live also has designated quiet areas in our venues for patrons to use during the performance. Our trained … finds them 10 years down the road, now with children of their own and exploring modern day distractions. Smart phones and video games create a new landscape of lost connections to life experiences. THE NEXT GEN features Tortoise Junior and Lil’ …

Autistic people need us to act fearlessly this World Autism Month… in conversations about autism. In fact, a recent study by Drexel University found that less than one-third of autism videos posted on TikTok were accurate , while 41% were inaccurate and 32% overgeneralized. This trend is both devastating …

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, …

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 …

Interacting with law enforcement … Debbaudt is the parent of a young man who has autism, an author, law enforcement trainer and producer of autism-related videos and curriculum for law enforcement agencies. His materials are in use by law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Canada …

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 …