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Coping with Loss: Recommendations for Supporting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum through Grief

September 21st, 2020

Unfortunately, loss is a part of life. Great things come with meaningful relationships and routines, but it is impossible to ignore that death, divorce, and other losses are possible and at times, inevitable. Grief is most associated with death, but really, any loss can cause grief. Loss of a favorite toy or routine as well…

August 18th, 2020

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love iPads and how passionate I am about how they can enhance the lives of individuals with autism. Because of COVID-19, our kids are experiencing more and more screen time, whether it’s virtual learning or playing games. As a parent, I’ve felt a fair amount of guilt…

June 5th, 2020

As a child with autism, I did not understand my emotions, let alone the emotions of others. It was like being in a tunnel. I could not understand most behaviors of others unless they were very obvious. A person crying was clearly sad. Someone laughing was happy. That was about the extent of my understanding….

April 28th, 2020

At a time when many of us are feeling more disconnected than ever, one Raleigh teen is making new connections. Keshav Patel, who is 13, has known for a while that he wanted to do something to improve the lives of children with autism. Then COVID-19 came and upended everyone’s routines – no school, no…

December 10th, 2019

You have been invited to a party! Yay! Now what? Speaking from experience, parties can be very tricky for people with autism. I am an adult with autism, and I teach and coach young adults with autism. I’ve also taken a lot of acting and writing classes, which often require homework that consists of observing…

November 19th, 2019

As a parent of an adult child with autism, one of my goals has always been to find as many opportunities as possible to improve my son’s social skills. All parents want their children to make and establish friendships, but for those on the autism spectrum, it is one of the most difficult aspects of…

November 15th, 2019

We’re thankful for you As Thanksgiving nears, we cannot help but think of how grateful we are for all of you, whether you are a friend we serve, one of their family members, part of our staff, a volunteer, or a supporter. Together, we build fulfilling lives for children and adults on the spectrum. We…

November 4th, 2019

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) represents a range of systematically implemented strategies that have developed from the science of learning and behavior. At its heart, the science of behavior analysis is used to enhance an individual’s quality of life. Applied Behavior Analysis is used to help someone learn socially appropriate, naturally integrated behaviors and reduce behaviors…

August 12th, 2019

Aaron Roberson’s sister used to make his lunch every day, but these days, he is learning to make it himself. He loves to make personal pizzas and sometimes chicken nuggets. He shops for all of the ingredients with his Autism Support Professional, Joyce, and then returns to Creative Living, the Raleigh day program he attends,…

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