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May Institute’s Hanna Rue Provides Guidance for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
[Republican, 8/13/12] Learning more about evidence-based practice is one way parents can gain more confidence as they begin the process of identifying effective treatment options. Read the full article here
Commentary from May Institute and the National Autism Center Regarding Boston Globe Article: “Boston Special-Needs List Could Aid Emergency Crews”
Establishing a special-needs registry is an essential step in helping first responders effectively manage crises involving individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other special needs. […]
Commentary: Rising Autism Rates Increase Responsibilities for All of Us
[The Provider] For researchers, it is the commitment to redouble efforts to better understand and confront the disorder. For clinicians, it is to quickly and appropriately diagnose ASD, giving families the greatest opportunity to treat children early and intensively. […]
Parent to Parent: Making the Case for Evidence-based Practice
[Exceptional Parent, April 2012] Parents who have chlidren with a new ASD diagnosis are faced with more information than they can possibly absorb, and a series of decisions to make as their children grow and develop. They must understand the world of ASD well enough to navigate it. Download PDF here
Commentary from May Institute and the National Autism Center Regarding Proposed Changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
Randolph, Mass. – The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has proposed a revised definition and diagnostic criteria for autism for its fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This is part of a comprehensive review of the manual’s criteria for all psychiatric diagnoses; the updated manual is scheduled to be published in May 2013. […]
National Autism Center Publishes Autism Manual for Parents
[Autism Newswire] Parents and caregivers everywhere are eager for credible, research-based information on the most effective treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Read the full article here
National Autism Center Publishes Autism Manual for Parents
Randolph, Mass. – Parents and caregivers everywhere are eager for credible, research-based information on the most effective treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). To address this need, the National Autism Center has released its newest manual, “A Parent’s Guide to Evidence-Based Practice and Autism.” The Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting effective, evidence-based treatment approaches for individuals with ASD. […]
A New Resource from the National Autism Center
[About.com] Parents and caregivers everywhere are eager for credible, research-based information on the most effective treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Read the full article here
National Autism Center Names Hanna C. Rue, Ph.D., BCBA-D as Director of Evidence-based Practice
Randolph, Mass. – The National Autism Center (NAC) has announced the promotion of Hanna C. Rue, Ph.D., BCBA-D, to Director of Evidence-based Practice. The National Autism Center is a May Institute Center for the Promotion of Evidence-based Practice. Dr. Rue holds a joint appointment as Vice President of Autism Services at May Institute as well. Prior to assuming her new position, she served as a clinical director for May Institute’s largest special education school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. […]
Manual Addresses Autism Teaching
[Education Week] Given the challenges of providing appropriate services to a diverse and increasingly numerous student population in this country with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), the need for evidence-based practice in our schools has never been so urgent. <!--more--> This Letter to the Editor was originally published in the October 26, 2011 issue of Education Week. On behalf of the National Autism Center (NAC), I want to thank you for recently featuring the commentary, “Where Are the Autism Teaching Competencies?” (September 20, 2011). Given the challenges of providing appropriate services to a diverse and increasingly numerous student population in this [...]
