When a Grandchild Has Autism
What roles do grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren with autism?
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Many caregivers of people with autism report stress, depression, and anxiety. But there are things that caregivers can do to help improve day-to-day life. The features that follow, discuss the research on caregiving and provide some evidence-based tips.
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Self-Care for Parents of Children with Autism: A Q&A with Dr. Kristin Pleines
What’s self-care, and why is it important? Dr. Kristin Pleines answers questions for parents and caregivers of children with autism.
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Stress and the Autism Parent
Researchers have taken notice of parental stress in families of children with autism. More than a few studies report that parents of children with autism experience more stress than parents of typical-developing children and parents of children with Down Syndrome.
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Caregiver Stress in Families of Children with Autism
In this webinar, Amy Keefer, Ph.D., ABPP, discusses parental stress and coping strategies in families of children with autism. This is a joint webinar with SSC@IAN (Simons Simplex Collection at the Interactive Autism Network). This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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How Learning to Cook Can Help Teens With Autism
Daily living skills, such as cooking, shopping and managing money, are a strong predictor of independence. The good news: these skills can be taught.
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What Is The ABLE Act?
In this webinar, Stuart Spielman, J.D. discusses the history of the ABLE Act, how many states have implemented ABLE and how ABLE accounts work. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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