"The new Independent Autism Coordinating Committee will bring together accomplished scientific experts and stakeholders with research expertise, with the goal of accelerating scientific discovery, improving care, and positively impacting the lives of people with autism. ...The I-ACC will... serve as a credible source for anyone trying to understand the science of autism. "

Read here: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/press_releases/i-acc-announcement/

#AutismResearch
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#ASD

Fun ideas for kids from the Harvard Center on the Developing Child! (Ages 6 months - teens)

Read here: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/handouts-tools/brainbuildingthroughplay/

#ChildDevelopment
#EarlyEducation
#Resilience

Kaelynn Partlow says it: "The desire to contribute is universal... we should not leave out countless contributions that enrich lives but cannot be measured in dollars."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z23qMXC45XY

#AutismAcceptance
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Wonderful resource to help your autistic student find a college with helpful supports:
https://collegeautismnetwork.org/family-resources/

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#Neurodiversity
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Even though this program originated in Philadelphia, it's a great way for job seekers, employers, educators, and service providers to connect with the goal of gaining meaningful employment.

https://neurodiversityemploymentnetwork.org/job-opportunities/

#WorkplaceWellbeing
#Neurodiversity
#Neurodiverse
#JobSearch

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/

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#Autism
#ASD

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

#AutismAwareness
#AutismSupport
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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.

https://www.childrensnational.org/get-care/departments/autism-behavioral-consult/visual-supports-and-resources

#AutismAwareness
#AutismParenting
#Autism
#ASD

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

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#Community
#Maryland