Improvisational theatre—better known as improv—is the art of making things up on the spot. But it’s not just funny business! Improv immerses students with social learning challenges in games and…
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For quite some time, people have been “lighting it up blue” when April rolls around each year. But for the professionals and families supporting people with autism and related disorders,…
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Baseball Player With Autism Signed to Minor Leagues
by Shelley D. Hutchins April 20, 2018Outfielder Tarik El-Abour—who was diagnosed with autism at age 3—recently signed with the Kansas City Royals. El-Abour joined the team for spring training and is playing in the club’s minor…
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Using Music Activities to Teach Social Skills to Children with Autism
by Cassie Wilhelm April 18, 2018Meeting the benchmarks for social communication skills is a core challenge for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In typical development, young people often learn these skills by observing others…
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Social Communication Disorder and the SLP
by Phyllis Bonelli April 9, 2018Jackson, age 10, is in fifth grade and fits the social communication disorder (SCD) profile. He has difficulty making friends. In an effort to be part of a conversation, he…
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