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Embrace your child’s #autism as a unique, diverse aspect of them rather than modifying their #behaviors so they resemble “normal.”

#ActuallyAutistic #ChallengingBehaviors #communication #environment #parenting #SensoryChallenges #YourTrustedSource

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Designing Environments to Reduce Challenging Behaviors
Embrace your child’s autism as a unique, diverse aspect of them rather than modifying their behaviors so they resemble “normal.”
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December 9, 2024 at 5:57 AM
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A Pediatric #Anesthesiologist shares his experience preparing autistic children for #surgery and why extra #accommodations are important.

#anesthesia #anxiety #autism #hospitalization #preparation #procedures #sedation #YourTrustedSource
@DaytonChildrens

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My Child with Autism Needs Anesthesia, What Should I Know?
Hospital patients with autism require more consideration including priority scheduling, decreased wait times, sensory accommodations, and early discharge.
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December 9, 2024 at 5:54 AM
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Researchers @YaleCSC are using technological advancements to bring #biomarker discovery #research to minimally verbal and cognitively impaired autistic people.

#autism #neuroscience #technology #YourTrustedSource
@J_McPartland

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Increasing Inclusion in Biomarker Research
Yale researchers are using technological advancements to bring biomarker discovery research to minimally verbal and cognitively impaired autistic people.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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Eric Endlich, PhD, Founder of Top #College Consultants, provides 7 key strategies and mindsets that can help set #students up for #success.

#AcademicSupport #accommodations #confidence #SelfAdvocacy #transition #YourTrustedSource

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7 Things Students with Disabilities Should Do When Starting College
7 key strategies and mindsets to help students with disabilities transitioning to college establish independence and fulfill their tremendous potential.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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#Adults must be educated, trained, and supported so they are prepared to respond effectively for when the #youth in their lives reach out about #suicide.

By Ali Rainone, LMSW
@WJCSWestchester

#community #MentalHealth #training #YourTrustedSource

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Empowering Adults to Recognize and Respond to Youth in Suicidal Distress
The statistics regarding youth mental health are not only strikingly frightening but they point to the inexcusable reality that what is currently being
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December 9, 2024 at 8:12 PM
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A program at @ualbany Center for #Autism and Related Disabilities fights against the proliferation of #misinformation by providing families with #EvidenceBasedInformation from #TrustedExperts in the community.

#EducatingFamilies #YourTrustedSource

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Parent Education Program for Families of Children with Newly Diagnosed Autism
A program fights against the proliferation of misinformation by providing families with evidence-based information from trusted experts in the community.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:03 AM
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Seeking support and adapting to individual needs can help young and adult individuals diagnosed with #autism to thrive.

#acceptance #AdultDiagnosis #advocacy #diagnosis #NewlyDiagnosedChildren #treatment #YourTrustedSource

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Next Steps After an Autism Diagnosis: Acceptance, Advocacy, and Treatment Options
This article details next steps following a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, the importance of acceptance and advocacy, and treatment options.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:03 AM
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Read about how people supported by @sus_org with I/DD are giving back to their NYC-based community by managing community fridges.

#FoodInsecurity #FoodPantry #HealthEquity #HealthyFood #homelessness #SocialJustice #volunteering #YourTrustedSource

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S:US’ Community Fridge Project: Cultivating Social Justice and Health Equity in Our Community
Read about how people supported by Services for the UnderServed with I/DD are giving back to their NYC-based community by managing community fridges.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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Learn what researchers are doing to help prevent #suicide in autistic children and adolescents.

By @SPARKforAutism @SFARIorg

#988 #anxiety #assessment #bullying #children #depression #SafetyPlan #SuicidePrevention #SuicideScreening #YourTrustedSource

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Working to Prevent Suicide in Youth with Autism
Learn what researchers are doing to help prevent suicide in autistic youth and young adults on the spectrum.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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Read about Sam’s journey from #masking and being a people pleaser to discovering his whole, authentic self as a happy, self-confident, and proud #autistic man.

#ActuallyAutistic #confidence #SelfAcceptance #SelfEsteem #stimming #YourTrustedSource

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Autism, Masking, and Sense of Self
Read about Sam’s journey from masking and being a people pleaser to discovering his whole, true self as a happy, self-confident, and proud autistic man.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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Read about Sam’s journey from #masking and being a people pleaser to discovering his whole, authentic self as a happy, self-confident, and proud #autistic man.

#ActuallyAutistic #confidence #SelfAcceptance #SelfEsteem #stimming #YourTrustedSource

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Autism, Masking, and Sense of Self
Read about Sam’s journey from masking and being a people pleaser to discovering his whole, true self as a happy, self-confident, and proud autistic man.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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This article delves into the dynamics and qualities of one #GriefSupport session at a day habilitation program managed by @sus_org for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their staff.

#compassion #empathy #grief #YourTrustedSource

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Making Space for Mourning: A Grief Support Session
The dynamics and qualities of a grief support session at a day habilitation program for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their staff.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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This article is meant to offer #women basic information, tips, and tools for strengthening their #relationship with their #autistic partner.

@IRCAIU @IUBloomington

#communication #NeurodiverseRelationships #SensoryIssues #StressRelief #YourTrustedSource

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Tips for Women in Relationships with Partners on the Autism Spectrum
This article is meant to provide women with basic information, tips, and tools for strengthening their relationship with their autistic partner.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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The topics that should be included in a comprehensive #SexEducation program for #autistic #students and why it is essential to ensure they have access to these programs.

#inclusion #SexualHealth #SexualIdentity #sexuality #values #YourTrustedSource

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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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This article details various #treatments that can be used to treat #depression in autistic children and adults despite the lack of #research on the topic.

By @SPARKforAutism

#autism #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #mindfulness #therapy #YourTrustedSource

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The Art and Science of Treating Depression in Autism
This article details various treatments that can be used to treat depression in autistic children and adults despite the lack of research on the topic.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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This article identifies various #RiskFactors to look for in autistic children and adults that can aid in the #diagnosis of #depression.

By @SPARKforAutism

#autism #bullying #research #SpecialInterests #suicide #YourTrustedSource

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Diagnosing Depression in Autistic Individuals
This article identifies various risk factors to look for in autistic children and adults that can aid in the diagnosis of depression.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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An overview of #alexithymia, its relation to #autism, and #interventions that may be helpful to teach/learn #EmotionalRegulation.

By @rbandreas1

#children #EmotionalRecognition #empathy #feelings #TheoryOfMind #YourTrustedSource

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A World Without Emotions: Alexithymia and Autism
This article provides an overview of alexithymia, its relation to autism, and interventions that may be helpful to teach your child emotional regulation.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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The time is long past for the #workplace to prove to #neurodivergent individuals that their #strengths and unique #abilities are appreciated and valued.

#acceptance #ActuallyAutistic #empathy #employment #inclusion #neurodiversity #YourTrustedSource

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An Autistic's Vision for Lasting and Successful Workplace Neurodiversity
The time is long past for the workplace to prove to neurodivergent individuals that their strengths and unique abilities are appreciated and valued.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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The EarliPoint Evaluation is the first FDA-cleared tool to assist clinicians in #diagnosing and #assessing #autism in #children as young as 16 months old.

#EarlyDiagnosis #EarlyIntervention #EyeTracking #research #technology #YourTrustedSource

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EarliTec Diagnostics Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for the EarliPoint Evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder
The EarliPoint Evaluation is the first FDA-cleared tool to assist clinicians in diagnosing and assessing autism in children as young as 16 months old.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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What it feels like to be #autistic and live with #depression for a day. Over a lifetime, this day is played out endless times for autistic #adults who live with depression

By @BeccaLoryCAS

#ActuallyAutistic #MentalHealth #SelfCriticism #YourTrustedSource

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The Big Sigh
What it feels like to live with depression for a day. Over a lifetime, this day is played out endless times for autistic adults who live with depression.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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An overview of what #catatonia looks like, how it is diagnosed for autistic individuals, and the promising #research behind effective treatments.

#autism #assessment #diagnosis #misdiagnosis #treatment #YourTrustedSource

@Eden_Two

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Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Catatonia in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
An overview of what catatonia looks like and how it is diagnosed for autistic individuals and the promising research behind effective treatments.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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An autistic therapist identifies #RiskFactors for developing #EatingDisorders and speaks to the unique needs of #autistic individuals to help shape therapeutic interventions.

By @drclairejack

#anxiety #depression #MentalHealth #YourTrustedSource

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Why So Many Autistic Individuals Have Eating Disorders
An autistic therapist identifies risk factors for developing eating disorders and the unique needs of autistic individuals to help shape interventions.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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With #summer #travel season well underway, this article provides helpful tips for #parents and #caregivers traveling with #children with disabilities that will help ensure everything runs smoothly.

#autism #vacation #YourTrustedSource
@Devereux_Natl

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Planning a Summer Vacation: Travel Tips for Families of Children With Disabilities
Helpful tips for parents and caregivers traveling with children with disabilities that will help ensure everything runs smoothly.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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SEARCH Day Program embraces #ResearchBased teaching strategies while taking a multi-discipline approach to educating individuals with #autism.

#ContextuallyAppropriateBehavior #SkillBasedTreatment #YourTrustedSource

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Generalization and Extension of the Skill-Based Treatment in a School Setting
Following a successful pilot program, SEARCH Day Program implements research-based teaching strategies with students of many different learning profiles.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM
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Angela, who was diagnosed as #autistic as an adult, details her personal journey to become a confident #SelfAdvocate after losing her mother to dementia.

#ActuallyAutistic #confidence #independence #leadership #mentors #PeerSupport #YourTrustedSource

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Developing Confidence and Standing Up for Myself
Angela, who was diagnosed as autistic as an adult, details her personal journey to become a confident self-advocate after losing her mother to dementia.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM