Massachusetts students with Autism can now attend college, thanks to a new law that provides support and accommodations. The newly signed law by Governor Baker, passed unanimously late last month, requires all public & private…
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Applied Behavior Analysis shares a unique overlap and bond with the field of Occupational Therapy where Autism is concerned. Simplified, applied behavior analysis focuses on social skills and language development while occupational therapy concerns itself…
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What to do with all that excellent time in the summer? Many people take vacations or spend time outdoors enjoying the warm weather. But for a therapist who works with children with autism, the summer…
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Children who are non-verbal may prefer alternative activities in comparison to their verbal peers. Activities for children who are non-verbal should have some focus on language development, such as tacting objects in a sensory bin,…
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Autism is a neurological developmental disorder that impacts social skills, communication, and behavior problems. A child with Autism may have difficulty making eye contact, may not speak, or may engage in repetitive behaviors. While autism…
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Among the most pressing questions for families affected by Autism are treatment and the possibility of a cure. Although there is no absolute cure for Autism currently, several treatments can improve symptoms and help individuals…
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Self-Stimulating behavior Self-stimming refers to the act of doing repetitive behaviors such as rocking, hand flapping, finger flicking, humming, toe walking, jumping, using echolalia, and even self-injury. There are many more possible behaviors that a…
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High-functioning Autism is a term for people with ASD who can speak, read, write, and handle basic life skills like anyone else. Many can attend regular schools and live relatively everyday lives. In fact, the…
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It all started when Jennifer Minsky and her two-year-old son, Ezra, were boarding a JetBlue flight from New York to Cancun. The two-year-old has autism and consequently felt uncomfortable wearing a mask because of sensory…
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An astonishing 40% of people who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, are nonverbal. However, this is not to suggest that individuals with Autism are unable to communicate. Thankfully, there are many replacements…
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