Month: January 2024
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‘We know it from the inside out’: Maryland’s coordinator for autism strategy is a beacon for representation
When Maryland publishes its plan for addressing the needs of autistic people next year, it will largely be due to the efforts of one of the community’s own. Victoria Rodríguez-Roldán is an autistic, Latina trans woman with over a decade of combined experience in the government and nonprofit sectors, according to her biography, who has…
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Adult autism: Seeking an official diagnosis
A little over a year ago, I started to wonder if maybe I was autistic. Not one to let things go (also known as hyperfixation), my exploration led me to reading scientific books about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and memoirs by autistic people, listening to various podcasts about autism, and looking up resources and information…
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Autism Double-Checked Hopes to Make Air Travel Easier – Legal Reader
The organization offers training programs to address the unique needs of young autistic travelers. Air travel can be an overwhelming experience for passengers with autism, particularly for young flyers, as highlighted by Alan Day, co-founder of Autism Double-Checked. Drawing from personal experiences with his son on the autism spectrum, Day recognized the challenges posed by…
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Leading Language Arts Homeschool Lessons with The Leveled Daily Curriculum: Part Two – The Autism Helper
Last month, I introduced language arts homeschooling lessons and focused on reading speaking, and vocabulary. Language arts is a large area to cover. It includes all of the components of written and spoken language that we use to express our thoughts and ideas, such as reading, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, handwriting, listening, and speaking. In this…