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Pet Ownership and Autism

Gray Atherton, Ph.D., discusses pet ownership as it relates to autistic individuals. She gives context for the importance of this topic, details the theories underpinning her

Pet Ownership and Autism2024-01-22T14:53:38-05:00

Meltdowns & Calming Techniques in Autism

Meltdowns and tantrums present with similar characteristics and are challenging to navigate; however, the root causes of tantrums and meltdowns are very different, and it is crucial

Meltdowns & Calming Techniques in Autism2023-04-18T08:17:17-05:00

Sensory-Friendly Strategies for Home – Part 2

Moira Peña, BScOT, MOT, OT Reg (Ont.), discusses sensory processing strategies for home. She describes how atypical sensory processing affects lived experiences of individuals with autism and outlines

Sensory-Friendly Strategies for Home – Part 22023-11-02T14:49:21-05:00

Brain & Sensory Processing Differences Across the Lifespan

Fakhri Shafai, Ph.D., M.Ed., discusses sensory differences experienced by individuals with autism across the lifespan. She describes atypical neuronal migration and synaptic pruning and outlines how such

Brain & Sensory Processing Differences Across the Lifespan2024-01-29T19:39:03-05:00

Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism

Pictured: Editors Stephen M. Edelson and Jane Botsford Johnson Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism, is now available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers.  The book is edited by

Understanding and Treating Anxiety in Autism2022-02-24T14:37:23-05:00

Challenges of Medical Care for Seniors

Following introductions by Petra Dilman and Dr. Stephen Edelson, Margaret Bauman, MD, discusses the many medical challenges those aging with autism face. She highlights the lack

Challenges of Medical Care for Seniors2024-01-29T19:41:57-05:00

Executive Function and Autism

Greg Wallace, Ph.D., discusses executive functioning and its impacts on lived experiences across the lifespan in autism. He defines executive function (EF) as it relates to cognitive processes, the

Executive Function and Autism2023-01-03T14:59:33-05:00

Bullying and ASD: Addressing Victimization

Ryan E. Adams, a Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center faculty member, presents the Girls and Boys Guides to End Bullying free online curricula. He notes the importance

Bullying and ASD: Addressing Victimization2022-10-25T10:23:03-05:00
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