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Tips for Teachers: Strengths-Based Education for Kids on the Spectrum

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"Learned Helplessness" in People on the Autism Spectrum

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Tips for Parents of Kids on the Autism Spectrum Who Don't Respond Well to Discipline

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Question My 10-year-old son has been getting into trouble on multiple levels lately. He’s had two referrals at school within the last week, and his behavior at home is totally unacceptable. We've tried about everything we know to do at this point. How do you effectively discipline an obstinate child with autism (high functioning)? Answer Disciplining kids and teens with a developmental disorder like High-Functioning Autism (HFA) and Asperger's (AS) can be extremely difficult, so don't feel like you're the only parent who's ever had a problem with it. Obviously, your son does have to learn some things, and like all children, discipline will need to come into play. Here are 21 critical disciplinary tips for parents of kids on the autism spectrum: 1. A common complaint of moms and dads with HFA and AS kids is the almost obsessive nature that the disorder can have with a certain object or action. Repeated words, a fixation on a collection, or the o...

Why Kids on the Autism Spectrum Prefer Things Over People

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Tips for Young People on the Autism Spectrum Who Are Considering Attending College

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Question My 'high functioning autistic' son needs help finding a job? He is really interested in art and is an excellent artist - a God-given talent. He has never gone to school and he is awesome. But I wanted him to go into that field and he is a little scared, he says that college is too hard. He doesn't really understand what I am trying to explain to him about taking just a few classes. I really think that he should pursue a career in that area. Any suggestions on how I can get him to follow that gift? Answer Most people who find actual work in the field of art have had some type of formal training (although this is not always the case). The occupations listed below represent some of the diverse career opportunities available to art majors. Some require additional education. • Advertising Artist • Animator • Art Acquisition Specialist • Art Agent • Art Instructor • Art Specialist • Audiovisual Specialist • Billboard Artist • Book De...