Published 20 Jul
There is a dark reality that teachers and school staff face that is coming to light and cannot be ignored. The stress levels teachers and school staff experience on a daily basis have never been higher. A recent poll shows…
Published 17 Jul
“I hope all first responders, from police officers to EMTs, and indeed the whole of society, learn about severe autism, not just TV-version autism.” – Adrienne, mother of a daughter on the autism spectrum, helped by an off-duty police officer…
Published 15 Jul
Faith Therapeutic Services is now the first Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) in Kingstree, South Carolina. The CAC designation is granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) and requires staff to complete autism-specific training and professional…
Published 06 Jul
Clinics of all types have had to make significant adjustments to therapy since the onset of COVID, forcing many to abruptly transition to teletherapy only models for at least the short term. It now seems that the new normal is…
Published 03 Jul
By Kerry Magro, Self-Advocate, National Speaker, and Author Is not understanding sarcasm a ‘big deal’? Turns out it is because it is so prevalent, and not understanding it makes you stand out. Someone once said that ‘sarcasm is a metric…
Published 02 Jul
Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) play a significant role in providing primary and preventative care in rural areas that are underserved. Currently, there are 4,500 RHCs and 1,350 CAHs nationwide. It is critical that these facilities…
Published 01 Jul
A number of countries that did rely on BCBAs for treating people with autism will have to evaluate other viable options. With the prevalence and awareness of autism increasing substantially worldwide, many countries are not well prepared to serve this…
Published 30 Jun
Integration Station, based in Charlotte, NC, has received the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The CAC designation is awarded to organizations whose staff have completed training and certification in…
Published 29 Jun
By Elayne Pearson, C.A.S., Special-needs Preparedness Specialist, is an award-winning writer, poet, presenter, advocate, author, and actress. Sometimes sensitivity to touching hair, touching the face, or putting inanimate objects that might put pressure on the hair or face can be…
Published 26 Jun
From Dr. Kerry Magro – Speaker, Author & Autism Self-Advocate Dear ER & medical professionals, Growing up with autism I dealt with severe sensory challenges. Bright lights would hurt my eyes. Loud noises would either have me covering my ears…