Treatment of Elopement: Safety Tips and Considerations in Programming
Elopement in Autism Scheithauer defines elopement as any time that a child leaves supervision. This can include leaving the home, bolting away in public, getting lost in a store or
Perspective: Adult sibling with profound Autism
Early Life, Diagnosis, and Family Response Mostafavi’s brother was born in 1995, when she was just two years old. During pregnancy and early infancy, his development seemed uncomplicated. However, at
The Benefits and Challenges of Using Social Media: Reducing Risks through Joint Problem-Solving and Digital Literacy
Introduction Social media can connect people to communities, potential employees, and other resources crucial for successfully navigating the world. However, people with autism experience more online harassment and harm than
Parents and Caregivers: The Importance of Self-Care
Self-care for parents and caregivers Tami introduces the presentation agenda (0:40) and summarizes the current face of mental health in the US (1:30). Since the pandemic, she explains, the number of people seeking
Transitions from Pediatric to Adult Medical Care
Introduction to transitions Carrie Cuomo outlines the presentation objectives (00:56) and notes that individuals with autism do not receive health care transition services (HCTS) at the same rate as their non-autistic peers (2:09).
Part 3: Live Q&A — Sensory Strategies at Home
Sensory differences and how to talk about them Peña discusses the frequency of sensory processing differences in individuals with autism (1:38). She emphasizes the need to ask autistic people about their
