Autism Resources & Community (ARC)

 

Autism Resources & Community (ARC) Highlights for January

 

Setting Meaningful and Achievable New Year's Goals for Autism Parents and Caregivers As a grandparent and full-time caregiver of a teenager on the autism spectrum, setting personal goals for the New Year isn’t something at the top of my to-do list anymore. In years past, I used to make resolutions that focused on self-improvement, such as losing weight or getting back in shape, finishing projects, etc. While it is, of course, something I want to be mindful of, especially after the holidays, my main priority today is to make sure I am the best grandparent and caregiver I can be and to do all I can to help my autistic grandson grow and progress in the areas that need it.   Read the full article

Top 3 Strategies for Improving Social Interactions for Children with Autism Many on the autism spectrum struggle with developing appropriate perspective-taking, self-awareness, and self-monitoring skills. They may also have difficulty modifying false beliefs about themselves and others. As a result, interventions supporting these areas can provide meaningful benefits for neurodiverse children in the context of social interactions.    Read the full article

 

How One Mom, One Dad and One Non-Verbal Child with Autism All Connected by Publishing a Book Parents of a non-verbal child on the autism spectrum miss out on many activities that parents with neurotypical kids take for granted.   I am the working parent who has the easy job of going to work each day, while Courtney has taken on the thankless responsibility of homeschooling, teaching all the fundamentals of communication and daily care of our son while trying to squeeze in being the world’s most important role as a mum.   Read the full article

 

Practical Strategies for BCBAs to Make ABA Financially Accessible Therapy can be an expensive journey to helping your loved one with Autism succeed and grow. BCBAs need to dive into practical strategies now more than ever to help their clients and families access ABA services financially. No matter what the barriers might be for your clients’ families, all clients deserve access to quality and effective therapy services, regardless of their financial status or ability to pay.   Read the full article

 

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