Educational Therapies

Anthropomorphism and Autism

Handouts are online (.pdf) HERE Learn about recent findings suggesting that autistic individuals may be more likely to anthropomorphize, the tendency to ascribe human-like attributes,

Anthropomorphism and Autism2023-10-25T17:38:47-05:00

Social Media Use and Autism – Teens and Adults

Pamela Wisniewski, PhD, presents new research about the online experiences of autistic teens and young adults. Her research findings emphasize teaching teens how to leverage technology

Social Media Use and Autism – Teens and Adults2023-12-06T18:45:19-05:00

Aquatic Therapy Programming for Individuals with Autism

Jennifer Knott, CTRS, discusses aquatic therapy programming for autistic individuals. She highlights the potential of such programs for removing barriers to involvement and expanding individual recreation repertoire to

Aquatic Therapy Programming for Individuals with Autism2023-11-02T15:01:32-05:00

The Complexities of Establishing Evidence-Based Interventions for Autism

Giacomo Vivanti, Ph.D., dives into the complexities of establishing evidence-based autism interventions. He describes the ever-changing state of intervention literature, noting that autistic individuals still experience health inequalities. The

The Complexities of Establishing Evidence-Based Interventions for Autism2023-04-27T07:17:09-05:00

Pet Ownership and Autism

Gray Atherton, Ph.D., discusses pet ownership as it relates to autistic individuals. She gives context for the importance of this topic, details the theories underpinning her research, and

Pet Ownership and Autism2022-11-30T07:41:09-05:00

Creating a Well-Structured Classroom for Autism

Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A., discusses classroom strategies that can provide helpful support for students with autism. The speaker emphasizes the importance of structure in supportive classrooms and outlines

Creating a Well-Structured Classroom for Autism2023-07-04T09:15:24-05:00

Back-To-School Strategies for Autism

Playback in English: Playback in Spanish: Learn evidence-based strategies for supporting students with autism as they transition back to the classroom.

Back-To-School Strategies for Autism2022-08-31T21:07:48-05:00
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