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22
2021
5 destinations designed for autism-friendly travel

5 destinations designed for autism-friendly travel

TRAVELING WITH AUTISTIC CHILDREN or family members is a complex proposition. It’s a great way to give your loved one a truly memorable experience, though it can take everyone out… Continue reading 5 destinations designed for autism-friendly travel

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Jul
16
2021
What Does It Mean to Be an Autism-Supportive Online College?

What Does It Mean to Be an Autism-Supportive Online College?

Accessibility specialists tailor online courses for people on the autism spectrum along one of two treatment plans: through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or the strengths-based approach. Practitioners of either model… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be an Autism-Supportive Online College?

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Jun
30
2021
Family Support Groups Ultimately Support All of Us

Family Support Groups Ultimately Support All of Us

Parents and caregivers of children with autism often describe those first moments following the diagnosis in a similar fashion. The complex layers of emotion they feel run the gamut –… Continue reading Family Support Groups Ultimately Support All of Us

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May
17
2021
A living wage for all is long overdue

A living wage for all is long overdue

We all know that raising the minimum wage — which means paying a living wage — is a focal point of national dialogue right now. To this, I respond by… Continue reading A living wage for all is long overdue

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