Using Activity Schedules to Help Children and Adults with Autism
Activity schedules are frequently used with children and adults who have autism. These easy-to-make tools consist of photographs or drawings and tell the user what comes next in a sequence ...
Can Reservists Receive ECHO Benefits for Their Children?
OAR frequently receives questions from military reservists and their spouses regarding their eligibility for services through the Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) for their dependents with autism. ECHO coverage is ...
Meet Our Father and Son Ambassadors for OAR
Soon after the Marine Corps Marathon and 10K, OAR Executive Director Mike Maloney received this e-mail from Maureen L. who was walking the 10K: “Sometime along the course in the Crystal ...
Why Fitness Matters and How It May Make the New Year Even Happier
Making a New Year’s resolution to hit the gym? You may want to include your child with autism in the plan. A meta-analysis of research regarding individuals with autism and ...
Have You Made Your New Year’s Res-OAR-lutions?
Randy Horowitz is the associate executive director of educational services at The Eden II Programs in Staten Island, N.Y. Horowitz has a Master of Science in Education from Queens College ...
OAR Celebrates an Anniversary and Thanks Each and Every One of You
Last year when it came to holiday time We did something different and sent you a rhyme To say thanks and wish you holiday cheer And recap OAR’s efforts ...
Using Family-Implemented Treatment to Decrease Repetitive Behaviors
Repetitive behavior is a trademark characteristic of autism. This behavior can range from odd and harmless, such as hand flapping, to self-injurious and harmful. In Effects of a Family-Implemented Treatment ...
In Memoriam: Jerry Shook
Author Dr. Thomas Zane is a professor of education and director of the Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program at the Van Loan Graduate School of Endicott College. He is a ...
It Takes a Village to Keep Up with the Schneiders
Alex (Alie) and Jamie Schneider are identical twins, 21 years old and severely autistic. Neither one of them communicates verbally with the exception ...
Study Sheds Light on Support Groups for Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Little research exists on the use of support groups and social skills groups for adults with autism. A new study, Support Groups for Adults with Asperger Syndrome, presents some useful ...
