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Where Are the Autism Teaching Competencies?
[Education Week] The first step is to identify evidence-based autism-teaching procedures. The National Autism Center is a good starting point. It published the National Standards Project in 2010. Read the full article here
National Autism Center Receives $238,000 in Pledged Donations from U.S. Government’s 2010 Combined Federal Campaign
Randolph, Mass. — The National Autism Center is pleased to announce that it has received pledges of more than $238,000 as a beneficiary of the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign’s (CFC) multi-million dollar fundraising effort. Funds raised will go towards supporting families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Contributions will help fund timely diagnosis and necessary assessments; therapeutic and educational support for parents and siblings; and dissemination of critical information about evidence-based practices for individuals with ASD. […]
Article Says Autism Treatments Fall Short; Experts Say They Still Help Some
[New England Psychologist] “The results of the full report should be taken into consideration along with other peer-reviewed literature,” says Hanna C. Rue, Ph.D., BCBA-D. Read the full article here
Breakthroughs: Autism – A panel discussion at Big Think
Dr. Susan Wilczynski, Senior Vice President of Autism Services at May Institute, and Executive Director of the National Autism Center, was featured in a panel discussion hosted by Big Think. “Breakthroughs: Autism” highlights cutting-edge autism research and features top luminaries in the field. […]
National Autism Center Educator Manual Earning Rave Reviews
Randolph, Mass. – With thousands of copies already in circulation in all 50 states and dozens of countries, the National Autism Center’s autism manual for educators – “Evidence-Based Practice and Autism in the Schools” – is receiving high marks from educators in the special education community. In a national survey following the release of this 181-page guide earlier this year, responses demonstrated that the manual is making a significant impact on improving educators’ knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and providing effective interventions for students on the autism spectrum. […]
Learning Each Other’s Language
[Autism Advocate] Strategies to Improve Communication Between Neurotypicals and Individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Read the full article here
Puzzling Through – New Ways to Teach Children with Autism
[Boston Parents Paper] Sixty or more years ago, if you had a child with autism, you’d likely be told to put him in a mental health institution and move on with your life. Today, there are many treatment options. Read the full article here
National Autism Center Publishes Autism Manual for Educators
Randolph, Mass. – Educators across the country, eager for reliable, research-based information about effective interventions for the ever-increasing number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in their school districts, are turning to the National Autism Center for guidance. […]
May Institute Endorses National Autism Center Report on Autism Treatments
Randolph, Mass. – May Institute is one of dozens of organizations, scientists, and practitioners throughout the country expressing support for the National Autism Center’s recently published National Standards Report, a comprehensive analysis of treatments for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). […]
National Autism Center Responds to NBC Today’s Show Segment “Travolta Admits Son Had Autism”
I am writing in response to a discussion Thursday on the Today Show about Jett Travolta's co-morbid diagnosis. First, let me say we appreciate the coverage about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which will help to raise public awareness about some of the related challenges individuals on the autism spectrum may face. You also touched on the unfortunate reality for families associated with acknowledging their child's diagnosis in a society that is not always understanding or supportive. In discussing Jett's dual diagnosis of ASD and seizure disorder, Dr. Snyderman commented that children with autism are "not more likely" to have a [...]
