IEP Meetings from Multiple Perspectives
As a speech-language pathologist, I’m frequently involved in students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, particularly if they have communication-related needs.
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Non-Profits
These are blogs from Non-Profits that help support the Autism Community
Something to Draw About
My name is Ariel Coburn and I am a self-advocate. I have been drawing for as long as I have
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5 Things People With Autism and Their Caregivers Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have had unique burdens during the pandemic. “COVID-19 has been devastating to the autism community, as
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The Safety Planning Cycle
For autistic kids, everyday safety risks are often magnified. Staying safe requires your child to develop an important set of skills
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Childhood autism traits linked to hypomania in adolescence
Children with autism traits tend to show agitation, excitability, decreased sleep and other signs of hypomania in adolescence, according to a
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Books About “Mommy”
Moms come in all different forms, ages, and books! And, much like mothers, there’s no shortage of different stories and
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Better Late Than Never
I wasn’t diagnosed with autism level 1 until later in life. I was 35 when my counselor and I figured
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Early Intervention Day
In recognition and to raise awareness of the importance of early intervention as the key to children’s future success, Texas
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How can I tell good ABA from bad ABA?
Firstly, ABA is evidence-based and effective. There is no such thing as bad ABA, it is more likely that the
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AFMC Autism at Work program open to students on the autism spectrum
Autism at Work, a collaborative effort between AFMC and Wright State University, is approaching its third year. It is designed
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