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Thanksgiving Reminder: “One Size Does Not Fit All” with Autism

The holiday season is a time of friends, family, parties, food, and gifts. It is also a time of tight schedules, inter-personal drama, and occasional overspending. Yes, we all know that holiday cheer comes with its typical share of stressors, but adults with autism spectrum disorders may face a completelyContinue Reading

The Either Or Trap

By: Sharon Neill

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I have three questions for you… 1. How many times a day, a week do you find yourself with a big old stressful decision? 2. How many of those decisions are simple and completely straight forward? 3. How many times does it feel like you’re saddled with two crappy choices?Continue Reading

Supporting women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

By: Gabriela Lemos

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ABC Life / By Jodie van de Wetering It’s not often you see someone with autism spectrum disorder in mainstream media. And when we do, these characters tend to be male, nerdy and single. Think Rain Man, Sheldon Cooper and various mean-spirited memes. Now, though, it really feels like things are changing.Continue Reading

Preventing Meltdowns

By: Lisa Rogers

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Although we have addressed the topic of meltdowns previously, it is a topic that needs to be revisited often, given the intense nature of the meltdown. “People with autism, new research suggests, may have an unusually large and overactive amygdala. This may be one reason why people with autism areContinue Reading

Free 4 You: Driving With Autism webinar kicks off Thursday

By: Jennifer Allen

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by Lynette Vega, SBG San Antonio Monday, November 18th 2019 SAN ANTONIO — An initiative in Texas is creating safer interactions between law enforcement and those on the autism spectrum. It’s called the Texas Driving With Autism Initiative and a free webinar will be held for the public to learn moreContinue Reading

Interests can serve as calming mechanisms for the brain with Aspergers

By: Gabriela Lemos

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The fact that special interests can serve as calming mechanisms is largely true for neuro-typical persons as well. Think of your favorite interests outside of your job and your family. What do you enjoy doing when left to your own devices? Some common interests include the following: Reading Gardening SportsContinue Reading

WEBINAR: Driving with Autism Texas Initiative

By: Gabriela Lemos

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Sign Up Here For November 21st Webinar sharing all components of this trail-blazing initiative. Oh…it’s free! Register Online Now for the Texas Driving with Autism Webinar! The Driving with Autism initiative is a first-of-its-kind program out of Texas that is improving interactions between law enforcement and drivers diagnosed with a communicationContinue Reading

For College Students with Aspergers: The Importance of Follow-Up With Your Professors

By: Marc Ellison

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One of the most challenging aspects of supporting college students diagnosed with Asperger’s Disorder is the need for follow-up with professors, college staff, and others. Follow-up is important to ensure deadlines are met and that assignments are turned in according to each syllabus. The fast pace of college, combined withContinue Reading

Tonight! Social Development

By: Jennifer Allen

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Join Aspergers101 on Facebook for Livestream Series There are many services available to help children with AS develop their skills and become more successful. Social skill groups, pragmatic speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and special education services may all play a role in meeting the needs of your child.Continue Reading

Happy Halloween!

By: Jennifer Allen

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Keeping it Safe With all the spooky costumes, scary decorations, eerie noises, and sugary candy, Halloween can be a pretty overwhelming day and night for a child with autism. The challenges that may arise for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may seem obvious on the surface but ifContinue Reading

5 Focuses For Creating a Learning Environment in the Home

By: Autism Community Network

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When it comes to setting the stage for learning, individuals on the Autism Spectrum need to continue their learning experiences even after school. This requires responsibility from therapists, caregivers, and parents. Each must work together to help create a learning environment in the home that continues to provide opportunity to expand the vital skillsContinue Reading

Family (Page 4)

Supporting women with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Preventing Meltdowns

Free 4 You: Driving With Autism webinar kicks off Thursday

Interests can serve as calming mechanisms for the brain with Aspergers

Coping to Excelling DVD

The Autism Charm (Bracelet)