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January 2022 Newsletter |
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Brilliant New Amazon Show "As We See It" Features Autistic Cast and CrewThis fantastic new show on Amazon not only features three autistic cast members as the stars, it also features 12 autistic crew members. The cast members navigate new social situations that can be challenging for neurodiverse and neurotypical 20-somethings alike, from things like sustaining employment, starting a relationship, and making friends. Keep reading to see our full review of this new hit! |
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Autism and the Transition to AdulthoodAs young adults on the autism spectrum transition to adulthood, they may benefit from additional support in the areas of building and maintaining a career–as well as developing independent living skills. We unpack some tips for moving through this transition with your loved ones and have put together a list of recommended career paths for young adults with autism. |
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Using Task Analysis to Develop Independent Living Skills Task Analysis is taking a task with multiple steps and breaking those down into smaller chunks, which can be particularly helpful when teaching new skills to children with autism. These tips are great for helping with independent skills like personal care, food preparation, household organization, and more! |
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Featured Product: Language Builder BlocksAt Stages, we were intrigued by the idea of combining traditional blocks with meaningful technology. We were committed to creating a product that unabashedly celebrated the joys of childhood—self-discovery, play and imagination -- in combination with curricular or programming needs of a one-on-one autism or ABA therapy program. Intrigued? Check out the Language Builder Blocks here! |
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Three Must-Haves for BCBAs to Create Effective Family CollaborationTeamwork makes the dream work. Have you ever heard that statement before? It’s often applied to accomplishing tasks, creating something wonderful, or finishing a job to completion. If you're a BCBA, you know there is great value in teaming up with families…but how effective and impactful is your coaching or your communication? |
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Integrated Play Groups and FloorTime: The Top Two Interventions for Improving Developmentally-Beneficial Play in Children on the Spectrum Pamela Wolfberg's Integrated Play Group approach seeks to proactively incorporate each child’s strengths, motivations, and unique abilities. Have you heard of IPG before? Let us tell you more! |
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Autism in the News:Harvard News, January 1
Many people with autism spectrum disorders also experience unusual gastrointestinal inflammation, but thus far scientists have not established whether and how those conditions might be linked.
USA Today, January 21
Actress/filmmaker Sue Ann Pien cried the first time she saw Max Braverman, a young character on the autism spectrum on NBC's family drama "Parenthood." Series creator Jason Katims took inspiration for the 2010-15 series from his own life: His son, Sawyer, 25, has autism, a condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts socially. |
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