Making the World a Kinder Place for Children With Severe Autism
Twins Kira and Aliya share many things: a bright smile, a love of art, and a strong resemblance to each other. The 10-year-olds also share the same condition: severe autism.
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Society’s views about autism have changed significantly over time. But there is still plenty of work to be done to achieve fair and equitable access to services, employment, education, and other resources. Progress must also be made to ensure full inclusion in the community. Read about the experiences of others and learn how to advocate for yourself and the autism community.
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Webinar: Special Education Law Overview
In this recorded webinar, the presenters provide an overview of special education law, including eligibility, the evaluation process, educational placements, extended school year (ESY), transition planning, and dispute resolution.
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Webinar: Autism Awareness, Acceptance, Appreciation, and Action as Pathways to Fulfilling and Productive Lives
In this recorded webinar, Stephen Shore, Ed.D., discusses how deficits and challenges attributed to autism can be reframed as strengths.
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SPARK Research Match Summary Report: What Might Explain the Link Between Camouflaging and Anxiety and Depression in Autistic Adults?
This SPARK Research Match study looks at the relationship between camouflaging and anxiety and depression amount autistic adults.
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Webinar: The Role of Medicaid and Medicare for Care Access among Aging Autistic Adults
In this recorded webinar, the speakers discuss Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance for aging autistic adults.
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A Mother’s Push for Answers Leads to Autism Diagnoses
What do you do when you think your child might have autism, but others don’t? How one mother’s push for answers led to two diagnoses.
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Webinar: Aging in Autism-Risk and Resilience
In this recorded webinar, Gregory L. Wallace, Ph.D., discusses risk and resilience in autistic people as they age.
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The Struggle to Identify Autism in Girls: Sarah’s Story
Sarah had many classic signs of autism, but no one suspected it in the quiet girl who never made a fuss. Why did she have to wait until adulthood to get a diagnosis?
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Bobby Durbin Finds Community, Challenges Expectations
Bobby’s family included him in everything since childhood, helping others to understand his autism. Now 35, he’s a big part of his community.
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Black Families in SPARK Reveal Barriers to Autism Help
Black families seeking help for an autistic child may face barriers that include racism, stigma, cultural differences, a lack of information, and limited access to care. That’s according to two studies of Black participants in SPARK.
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