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Core tenets of the TEACCH philosophy include an understanding of the effects of autism on individuals; use of assessment to assist program design around individual strengths, skills, interests and needs; enabling the individual to be as independent as possible; working in collaboration with parents and families. [3]
As a mom of an 11-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), I’ve encountered plenty of stereotypes and assumptions about this developmental disability that according to the CDC, affects ...
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The use of technology has begun to be implemented in ABA therapy for the treatment of autism. [49] Robots, gamification, image processing, story boards, augmented reality, and web systems have been shown to be useful in the treatment of autism. [49] These technologies are used to teach children with autism skill acquisition. [49]
MMR vaccine and autism – was a case of scientific misconduct which triggered a health scare. Mother Warriors – written by New York Times bestselling author Jenny McCarthy. Refrigerator mother – an accusing label for mothers of children diagnosed with autism or schizophrenia, now widely understood to be a myth.
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The Autism Society of America (ASA) was founded in 1965 [5] by Bernard Rimland [1] together with Ruth C. Sullivan and a small group of other parents of children with autism.Its original name was the National Society for Autistic Children; [4] the name was changed to emphasize that autistic children grow up.
Action for Autism (AFA) is an Indian non-profit, education, training and advocacy organisation. Founded in 1991, AFA started out as a parent support group, with a focus on raising awareness about autism. [1] In March 1994 AFA opened "Open Door", a special school for children with autism. They also provided counselling services for parents. [2]