Webinar: Sexuality Instruction and Autism Spectrum Disorders

December 5th, 6pm EDT / 5pm CDT
With Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D.
Director, Upper School - The McCarton School
Chair of the Scientific Council - OAR

In this webinar, we will discuss:
•The three primary components of sexuality education
•The primary focus of sexuality education in terms of individual safety
•Methods of behavior analytic intervention in this area

Register for the free webinar here: http://www.rethinkautism.com/Community/webinars/default.aspx

AAPC Recommended Resource:

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum: A Parent’s Guide to Cognitive, Social, Physical, and Transition Needs of Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorders

8 Ways to Make Outings Less Stressful

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Simple, easy tips from Sandbox Learning. I thought this was one of their most helpful articles!

http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Community_Outings.pdf

Helping Children Cope with Stressful Situations

A skill sheet by Sandbox Learning.

http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Coping_with_Stressful_Situations.pdf

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Color a Turkey!

Due to my holiday schedule, I'm posting Wednesday's freebie tonight. Happy Thanksgiving!

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A holiday theme worksheet on reading color words from Tinsnips.

http://www.tinsnips.org/Media/thanksgiving/turkcolor.pdf

Thanksgiving Food Choice Visual Aid

A holiday food choice board from Tinsnips. http://www.tinsnips.org/Media/thanksgiving/favthanksfood.pdf

Another version: http://www.tinsnips.org/Media/thanksgiving/food.pdf

Thanksgiving Tips and Resources from Autism Speaks

Some of the resources on the page have already been featured on our website, but Autism Speaks provides some good information and resources.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/community-connections/happy-thanksgiving-autism-speaks

Thanksgiving Social StoriesTM

Two social stories, one on hygiene for Thanksgiving cooking and one on Thanksgiving dinner manners.

http://pickettsmill.typepad.com/pritchard/2009/11/thanksgiving-social-stories.html

Recommended Resource:

The New Social Story Book, Revised and Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition

Thanksgiving Information Story and Comprehension Worksheet

An brief informational story about what Thanksgiving is and how it may be celebrated. http://www.tinsnips.org/Media/thanksgiving/thanksgivingstory.pdf

Tinsnips also has a Thanksgiving reading comprehension worksheet. http://www.tinsnips.org/Media/thanksgiving/thankscompre.pdf


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"What are you thankful for?" Visual Choice Board

A picture choice board that individuals with autism can use to select something that they are thankful for.

http://www.tinsnips.org/Media/thanksgiving/thanx.pdf


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Pumpkin Pie Picture Symbol Recipe

A simple way to make pumpkin pie.

http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/as/november/pumpkinpie.pdf

Autism Resources for parents and teachers:

Thanksgiving Recipes for Restricted Diets

A vareity of recipies including reduced sugar, gluten free, dairy free, and food allergy safe.

http://specialchildren.about.com/od/restricteddietrecipes/Thanksgiving_Recipes_for_Restricted_Diets.htm

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The Autism Mom Cooks Gluten-Free Casein-Free Traditional Holiday Fare

GFCF Thanksgiving Cooking

A helpful article from The GFCF Experience.

http://gfcfexperience.blogspot.com/2010/11/gfcf-recipe-experience-cornbread.html

Please help support the Daily Autism Freebie. Autism Asperger Publishing will donate a percentage of all purchases made through this link. Thanks!

"Preparing for the Holidays" Chat Webinar

Another great training resource from Rethink Autism! A free chat/webinar with Dr. Bridget Taylor on November 17th at 1PM Eastern time. I’ve attended training with Dr. Taylor, and she’s an excellent speaker!

More information is available here: http://www.rethinkautism.com/community/news/Story.aspx?ID=983

Thanksgiving Social StoryTM

A Social StoryTM from Slater Software about having a Thanksgivng meal with family. If some of the situations don't apply to you (for example, if someone other than mom is doing the cooking), you could use the basic text of the story, just making a few changes and adding your own pictures, clip art, or photos.
http://www.slatersoftware.com/Thanksgiving%20Social%20Story.pdf
 
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Autism and Thanksgiving Tips

An article with helpful tips and resources by Lisa Jo Rudy.

http://autism.about.com/od/copingwithautism/bb/beforeturkey.htm?nl=1

Blueprint for Change (Employment Opportunities for All)

This is the description provided in the document:

At Jay Nolan Community Services, we have made a commitment to transform our organization to create more opportunities for employment for all the people we serve. We are particularly interested in increasing employment options for people who are often excluded from or underserved in employment programs-- including those living with autism and other challenging developmental disabilities. We utilized the resources of a grant from Autism Speaks to “jump start” this process of transformation in our agency...The following document is an overview of key elements of change that we have identified as we progress on this journey. We offer this “Blueprint for Change” as a description of the questions we addressed, the things we learned along the way, the challenges we faced, and some suggested issues for organizations to consider who also want to move in this direction.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/blueprint_for_change.pdf

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An informative webinar from CPI on Positive Behavior Supports in both schools and workplaces.

http://www.crisisprevention.com/Resources/Webinars/Positive-Connections--CPI-and-Positive-Behavior-Su

Autism Wandering Form

If you have a child who wanders, the following is an informational form you can file with your local emergency services. It includes a space for descriptive info about your child, a place for a photo, and emergency contact information. You can also keep a copy for yourself in the event your child goes missing.

http://www.autismalliance.org/bioform.pdf

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November Sensory-Friendly Films

One of these has a free child's ticket. Please see the websites for more information, and call the theaters to check procedures/availability for ticket sales.

Puss in Boots
November 5
10 a.m. local time
AMC Theatres
Find a theatre: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/theatres
More information: http://www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/


Puss in Boots (PG)
Date: Sat., 11/12/2011
Time: 11:00am
Locations: ALL SMG LOCATIONS
Admission: Children with special needs - FREE / Adult: Regular Price Purchased @ the Box Office ONLY
More information: http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/familyfunimages/varietymovies2.html


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Puss In Boots Movie Novelization


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Fun Feelings Activities

A handout from Sandbox Learning. http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Fun_Feelings_Activities.pdf

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The Feelings Book