Social Skills

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 Adults2023-12-06T18:44:47-05:00

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

Understanding and Treating Challenging Behaviors

Part One: Challenges when your son or daughter is experiencing a difficult time Paul Shattock provides a parent's perspective on handling his son Jamie’s challenging behaviors and describes

Understanding and Treating Challenging Behaviors2022-08-11T09:59:24-05:00

School During Covid-19: Using Visuals

Educational consultant Amy Moore Gaffney, M.A, discusses the difficulties of transitioning to the classroom learning during pandemics. She highlights the need for children to learn and adjust to changing

School During Covid-19: Using Visuals2021-10-14T11:41:55-05:00

Social Skills and ASD

Jed Baker, PhD presents strategies for lowering anxiety and helping individuals with ASD confront their fears while increasing social skills. Handouts in PDF

Social Skills and ASD2021-07-19T13:56:41-05:00

ASD Support: The Ins and Outs of Dating

Dr. Aarti Nair discusses the ins and outs of dating as it specifically applies to individuals with autism. She considers the need for teaching such skills to autistic

ASD Support: The Ins and Outs of Dating2022-10-18T08:31:57-05:00
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