Further Education

Using Evidence-Based Practices complexities involved in the systems of care for individuals with autism spectrum disorders  costs associated with providing interventions, supports and treatments across the lifespan.  value and benefits of early intervention will also be shared, as well as some of the research-based programs currently being developed for very young children with autism.  services and supports provided to individuals on the autism spectrum involves many different agencies, as well as family and community supports.  Parts of the system of care include family, early intervention, the educational system, can include rehabilitative services, medical care through commercial insurance or Medicaid, mental healthcare as well as housing and many other resources that an individual may need to access in their adult life.  Autism is also considered one of the highest cost disabilities or disease states in the United States.  Part of the individual annual costs in the United States i

Understanding Sensory Regulation Differences Video: What are the Diagnostic Features of Autism? Part of the diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders include restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interest.  Restricted repetitive patterns of behavior and interest: This I recognize in myself and I try to combat it by differing my routine sometimes and what I say and do in social situations. Matt even pointed this out to me and his comments have made me realize I need to keep practicing this. Hyper and hypo reactivity to sensory input, or unusual interest in sensory aspects of the environment is described. individuals on the autism spectrum have differences in their ability to process and tolerate sensory experiences. hypersensitivity or an overreaction to certain types of sensory input.  adverse reaction or response as they attempt to try to escape or avoid a situation that physically makes them uncomfortable.  hyposensitivity, or an underreaction to sensory experienc