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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In December 2017, we asked our Facebook followers to finish this sentence: “As an adult with autism, I would like people to know…” The comments were varied, like the people who answered them, but we spotted some themes.
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Special interests can offer people with autism opportunities to socialize and to highlight their strengths. These interests can sometimes even grow into a career.
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In this webinar, Leigh Ann Davis and Samantha Crane discuss individual strategies and system reforms that could increase the safety of individuals with autism when interacting with police and the criminal justice system. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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In this webinar, Antonio Hardan, a psychiatrist, discusses recent research into anxiety and autism. He also discusses ways that children and adults with autism can manage anxiety. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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Testing new therapies for autism can be a challenge. Psychiatrist Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele reviews available treatments, outlines some promising options on the horizon and describes how to get involved in research.
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In this webinar, Jennifer Krumins discusses how parents can take an active role in their child’s educational planning.
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Wandering is a huge safety concern for families with autism, particularly during the warm summer months.
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In this webinar, Bridget Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA-D, cofounder and executive director of Alpine Learning Group, a school for students with autism, reviews skills and techniques that help to ensure the safety of individuals with autism. This webinar is 45 minutes long.
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John Smigle says that participating in typical activities, like boy scouts and baseball, has helped his son Christopher, who has autism, develop social skills.
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In this webinar, Kevin Pelphrey, Ph.D., a professor and neuroscientist, discusses his experiences as the father of a daughter and son with autism. He also discusses how these experiences have shaped his work as a scientist. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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