Year: 2023
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Using Leveled Daily Homework in the Classroom – The Autism Helper
Leveled Daily Homework is a Staple in My Classroom. I’ve shared my Homework Mantra before. For me, it’s all about carrying student success at school into the home. If you are looking to implement Leveled Daily Homework into your daily routine, this post is for you! I’ll share how I organize each level of homework,…
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What’s Crackin Cafe Receives Autism Training, Hatches a Plan to Increase Accessibility Measures
What’s Crackin Cafe Receives Autism Training, Hatches a Plan to Increase Accessibility Measures What’s Crackin Cafe becomes a Certified Autism Center™ and joins the thriving Autism Certifed City of Mesa AZ “Our partnership ensures that cafe staff have the necessary training and resources to provide the best service possible to all diners, including autistic and…
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What is it About CalABA? – Autism Spectrum Therapies
What is it About CalABA? FEATURED POSTS I’ve been thinking about what has my team all abuzz every year leading up to the excitement of going to CalABA. It always seems to bring about a renewed energy and vigor for seeing clients and finishing those last couple reports. The idea of taking a break from…
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Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – What you should know
Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder – What you should know FEATURED POSTS On April 27, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report on the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. The prevalence estimates show an increase from 1 in 68 children from the previous report…
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Autism and Christmas Ornaments: What You Must Know
As Christmas approaches, parents know that for their child diagnosed with autism, Christmas ornaments, activities, Christmas trees, and more can bring excitement for some and anxiety for others. So, what are some ways to make Christmas ornaments more autism-friendly? The Christmas ornament has a long-standing history for many people worldwide and throughout history. For many,…
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Neighborhood Disadvantage Tied to Higher Risk for ASD
TOPLINE TOPLINE Babies born to mothers living in disadvantaged neighborhoods have a higher risk of being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but only if they are White, a population-based prospective cohort study shows. METHODOLOGY METHODOLOGY Investigators analyzed data from a large cohort of singleton children with insurance born in Kaiser Permanente Southern California hospitals…
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What is an Autism Coach, and Why You Might Need One
Your child has recently been diagnosed with autism, so what do you do? It’s a new world that you and your child must navigate together. There’s no one-size-fits-all way to work with your autistic child. “So how can you make life easier for your child? Maybe an autism coach is the answer.” Many neurotypical people…
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Which Parent Carries the Autism Gene?
As autism rates continue to increase across the world, many researchers are looking into genetic factors that may contribute to an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. This leads to important questions such as: “Does an autism gene exist?” “Can environmental factors play a role in developing autism?” and “Which parent carries the autism gene?” Download our…
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Supported by Her Family and Hollins’ International Community, Hildana Abebe ’25 Pursues a Career Helping Children with Autism – Hollins University
Growing up in Ethiopia, Hildana Abebe ’25 was captivated by watching American movies. She was so enthralled that she began nurturing a dream of furthering her education at a college or university in the United States. But she knew she faced an uphill climb to make her wish come true. “My mom and dad were…
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A 9-year-old just perfectly broke down what living with autism is like for him.
A 9-year-old just perfectly broke down what living with autism is like for him. George Yionoulis is pretty much your typical 9-year-old. The fourth-grader from Raleigh, North Carolina, loves “Harry Potter,” making art, and eating tacos. Oh, and he loooooooves dancing. The kid has some serious moves. While it’s pretty easy to understand why George…