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How to Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Deal with Social Fears and Worries

Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may experience anxiety symptoms more often than other children. Many children with ASD struggle with social anxiety – or fears and worries associated with social situations, such as school, parties, and outings of all kinds. The critical part about anxiety is: it usually leads to avoidance. […]

Resources for Families of Twice-Exceptional Children

Autism Program at Yale (Yale School of Medicine Child Study Center) Faculty at Yale are actively involved in research, teaching, and technical assistance regarding persons with ASD who are intellectually competent/advanced. Videotaped lectures are archived and available for free on a variety of topics. See their materials for parents and professionals at http://childstudycenter.yale.edu/autism/index.aspx. Boulder (CO) […]

Resources for Families to Support Learning and Independence in School-Aged Children and Teens

Interactive Websites/Computer Resources Brainology. This is a software program designed for late elementary/middle school in particular, with the goal of improving metacognition (i.e., helping students to reflect on their own thoughts and attitudes) and developing motivation and resilience in the face of learning challenges. Brainology.comwww.brainology.us/educator/programDescription.aspxbrainology.com The interactive website may be particularly engaging for science-minded kids. […]

What is behavior?

Behavior is defined as the observable actions performed by an individual; it is what a child does and is usually expressed in verbs (e.g., runs, jumps, waits, requests). For our purposes, there are two kinds of behavior, positive and negative: By negative behavior, we mean those things that your child does that are potentially dangerous, […]

Characteristics of Autism – Training Activity

1) Form three groups of trainees and assign one child to each group. 2) Have each group member observe the child and complete the observation form independently. Trainees may interact with the child and/or interview Missy (briefly) in order to supplement their observations. (20-30 minutes) 3) Have each group discuss their observations and come up […]

Characteristics of Autism – Major Points

All children with autism demonstrate a triad of behavioral symptoms in the following areas: 1) social relating and reciprocity 2) verbal and nonverbal communication 3) restricted and repetitive activities and interests. The behavioral manifestations of autism can vary widely from child to child, and can change over time in the same child. The characteristics of […]

Characteristics of Autism: Resources

Books* Baron-Cohen, S. & Bolton, P. (1993). Autism: The Facts. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Frith, U., ed. (1993). Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Powers, M.D. (1989). Children with Autism: A Parents’ Guide. Woodbine House. Schopler, E. (1995). Parent Survival Manual: A Guide to Crisis Resolution in Autism and Related Developmental Disorders. New […]

Communication – Major Points

Every child needs to have a system of communication that can be understood by others. The development of a child’s communication system should be based on the level of communication that he/she demonstrates spontaneously. There are three primary components of communication: 1) the form of the communication (e.g., behavioral, nonverbal, verbal) 2) the function, or […]

Autism: Knowledge Center

Welcome to the Autism Knowledge Center, a collaboration between JFK Partners, University of Colorado (CU) School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, and WebPsychology. JFK Partners is an interdepartmental program combining the insights, research, and scholarship of the Pediatrics and Psychiatry departments of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. JFK Partners has been designated as […]

Autism: For Family & Friends

A collaboration between JFK Partners, University of Colorado (CU) School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, and WebPsychology, the Family & Friends section of the Autism Knowledge Center brings together practical information, insights, and resources for parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Autism: For Teachers

A collaboration between JFK Partners, University of Colorado (CU) School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus, and WebPsychology, the Teachers section of the Autism Knowledge Center brings together practical information, insights, and resources for K-12 teachers. Find information here related to classroom management, behavior modification, communication, EID, and more.

Autism: Family & Friends – Behavior

Family and friends can explore the resources here to learn proven behavior management techniques for helping individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.