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A 2013 meta-analysis indicated that TEACCH has small or no effects on perceptual, motor, verbal, cognitive, and motor functioning, communication skills, and activities of daily living. There were positive effects in social and maladaptive behavior, but these results required further replication due to the methodological limitations of the pool ...
Studies have shown that appropriate use of AAC techniques with children and adults with intellectual impairments can enhance communication skills, [125] [126] increase participation in activities, [127] choice-making, [128] and even influence the perceptions and stereotypes of communication partners. [127]
Magro has written five books, the most recent of which, "Supporting Your Autism Journey: Autistic Adult Answers Your Burning Questions," is being released April 2, in honor of World Autism ...
In 2010 American psychiatrist and researcher Dawn Hendricks published Employment and adults with autism spectrum disorders: Challenges and strategies for success. Highlighting the very low employment rate and the desire of adults with autism to work, [31] she argued for the option of employment support to be made available to all. [32]
Social Stories are a concept devised by Carol Gray in 1991 to improve the social skills of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). [3] The objective is to share information, which is often through a description of the events occurring around the subject and also why. [4] Social stories are used to educate and as praise.
Reading Alphabet, pre-reading, and reading skills. R Math Numbers, counting, less-more-equal, basic addition and subtraction. S Writing Coloring, drawing, copying, and writing skills. T Spelling U Dressing Ability to dress or undress self independently. V Eating Basic self-help skills regarding eating and preparing of food. W Grooming
Engaging in special interests can bring autistic people great joy [25] [26] and many autistic people spend large amounts of time engaged in their special interest. [27] In adults, engaging with special interests has been shown to have positive outcomes for mental health, [28] self-esteem, [29] and can be used to manage stress.
Autism Speaks Inc. is an American non-profit autism awareness organization and the largest autism research organization in the United States. [4] [5] [6] It sponsors autism research and conducts awareness and outreach activities aimed at families, governments, and the public. [4]