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Co-regulation happens in many realms: emotional, physical, relational, etc. Physical co-regulation is a very important skill that I've really only heard about via RDI. This video is a fantastic example!
Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/794553583169961
There are so many gems in this post!
It's like a "best of" list of possible strategies for communicating with your autistic child.
Read here: https://www.rdiconnect.com/autistic-vs-non-autistic-communication-styles-how-to-bridge-the-gap/
Join us Friday, April 24! We are excited to offer one of our most requested webinar topics: Anxiety and School Avoidance in the Context of Autism.
Come learn about anxiety and school avoidance in autistic students with one of the leading experts in the field, Dr. Jonathan Dalton. He's a truly exceptional speaker!
(Anyone who registers will have access to the recording if they can't attend.)
Learn more here: https://isthisautism.com/so/17PodXizN?languageTag=en&cid=69caf730-1b7c-4900-be63-95c17b542717
Here are some great visual supports for helping kids navigate medical procedures and settings, from the wonderful people at the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC.
Whether your child is coming to the hospital for a procedure or just having a follow-up appointment, our Autism Behavioral Consult team has resources for you to share with your child to prepare them for their care experience.
The Arc of Prince George's County recorded this video a while ago, but I missed it when they posted it! It describes all the wonderful things they have done for my family over the years.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6nSdrYwVKw
These ideas designed to help ADHDers get things done are really great!
Source: https://mastodon.social/@cmconseils/115084449771400173
Amazing compendium of information for people with disabilities who are considering a move to another state. Describes the different outcomes/services available in each state, and rank orders states by quality of life. Colorado, California and Massachusetts for the win!
https://www.aaastateofplay.com/the-best-and-worst-us-states-for-people-with-disabilities/
I wonder if medications targeting the CGRP affective pain pathway could help ease fear, avoidance, and hypervigilance in neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.
Read here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250710113151.htm
What if your brain is the reason some pain feels unbearable? Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a hidden brain circuit that gives pain its emotional punch—essentially transforming ordinary discomfort into lasting misery. This breakthrough sheds light on why some people suffer more intensely than others from conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD. By identifying the exact group of neurons that link physical pain to emotional suffering, the researchers may have found a new target for treating chronic pain—without relying on addictive medications.
There's still time to register for our next "Is This Autism?" workshop on February 19th & 20th.
Learn more here: https://autism.umd.edu/2025/09/02/is-this-autism-training-february-19th-and-20th/
We'd love for you to join us.
The technology described in this segment is so fabulous!
And I love that the composer and librettist are giving nonspeakers a voice!
https://www.pbs.org/video/giving-voice-1752188296/?source=social
