Resources
Improving Interactions Between Police and People with Autism
A man stands among an aisle at a store. He doesn’t talk with anyone or interfere with their shopping, but he’s making the store’s employees uncomfortable, nonetheless. He picks up a product from the shelf, examines it closely…
The Value of Trauma-Informed Care in the Treatment of People with Autism
What constitutes a traumatic event for someone diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder? And does post-traumatic behavior manifest in ways similar to the symptoms of a typical person? As researchers begin to make inroads toward…
Why Virtual Learning Simply isn’t Meeting the Needs of Students with Autism
A young child sitting at a kitchen table, staring blankly at a laptop screen has become one of the defining—and disorienting—images of 2020. Virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a trying experience for families…
A Highly-Effective Toilet Training Program Based on Applied Behavior Analysis Principles
By Jordan Hulass, MA, BCBA, LBS and Kristine Quinby, MEd, BCBA, LBS Learning to use the bathroom independently is a critical life skill for any child, but especially for children with autism spectrum disorder. It boosts their…