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Developmental Disabilities2012-05-30T10:31:54+00:00

Communication and “Autism Specialists”

by Amy Sequenzia

From time to time I find myself writing about typed communication, and how Autistic typists are devalued by “autism specialists”.

There is a very vocal group of people – the “autism experts” or “autism

  • SUPPORTING NON-ESCALATING BEHAVIOR , Strategies from autistic author and consultant, Judy Endow, MSW.  "Outsmarting Explosive Behavior: A Visual System of Support and Intervention for Individuals With ASD" Checkmark Symbol. Proactively address sensory regulation daily. Strive to make sure autistic individuals are supported daily in sensory regulating activities. Symbol of Calendar. Plan schedule ahead of time. Some people need a written list. Some need a picture schedule. All of us, regardless of how autism presents in our bodies, like to know the plans rather than to have continual surprises randomly occurring. Symbol of Communication bubble. Stop talking. As autistics get overloaded in sensory, social or emotional aspects of situations the ability to process and comprehend verbal input decreases.  Symbol of iPad. Use alternative communication. Even for a person who is highly verbal, an alternative way to communicate becomes essential in tense or overloaded situations. Symbol of plus sign. Use positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement can prevent the behavior from occurring. Intersection symbol. Plan and Practice Exit Strategies. Use preplanned signals or visuals to exit a tense or problematic situation BEFORE any problem behavior can happen. Social media symbol. Assure Social Understanding. Social constructs and socially accepted behavior in society are based on this thinking style of the majority. Many autistics benefit in learning this social information.
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Autism and Consequences

by Judy Endow

Autism and Consequences

Sometimes a person with authority over another engineers a consequence for certain behaviors as a way to decrease the frequency of unwanted behaviors.

One way people learn is from consequences. For

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