When Dinnertime is a Struggle: Very Picky Eating in Children with Autism
Picky eating can be more intense and last longer in children with autism. What can families do when mealtime becomes a struggle?
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In the articles and webinars that follow, researchers, clinicians, and community members share their knowledge and experience about the behaviors that accompany autism.
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Webinar: Feeding Difficulties-When is it More Than Picky Eating?
In this recorded webinar, Dena Kelly discusses feeding difficulties in autism.
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Alcohol, Drugs, and Autism: What Risk Do Autistic People Face?
For years, it was assumed that autistic people rarely used and struggled with alcohol and drugs. What’s the reality?
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Webinar: A Guide to Nurturing Social and Communication Skills in Young Children with Autism for Parents
In this recorded webinar, Dr. DeQuinzio discusses how parents can promote social and communication skills in young children with autism.
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What to Know About Toilet Training Your Child with Autism
Children on the autism spectrum learn to use the toilet later than others. How can families and caregivers help them learn this skill?
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When Does Autism Begin?
What if almost everything we assumed about how autism begins is wrong? New studies call into question some assumptions about regression in autism.
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Webinar: When, Why, and How to Think about Medicines for Behavior in Autism
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele discusses the use of medicines for treating behavior in autism.
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Autism, Meltdowns, and the Struggle to Manage Emotions
Some people with autism struggle to manage emotions that may become so intense they cause a meltdown. What are researchers learning about emotion regulation in autism?
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Overcoming Barriers to Help a Son with Autism
When her son was diagnosed with autism, one mother decided to do everything she could to help him, including returning to school to study applied behavior analysis.
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Webinar: Ask Me Anything – Behavioral Interventions for Autism
Don’t miss this recorded webinar with Dr. Melissa Hale. She answers the community’s questions about behavioral interventions.
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