Autism Society
About Us
AS, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
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Autism Society
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
Telephone: 301-657-0881
Articles by Autism Society
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Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorders: Guidelines for Parents and Educators
The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)presents a maze of questions that can be perplexing for parents and...
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Looking Beyond Behavior: Schoolwide Discipline and Individual Supports for Students with ASD
Consider the following scenarios: A student with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a behavior meltdown, in the...
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Managing Classroom Behaviors: Tools to Facilitate Behavior Interventions in the General Education Setting
“Joey sit down. Joey sit down. JOEY SIT DOWN!” Do you find yourself repeating this instruction or others like it al...
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On the Road to Adulthood: You've Gotta Be a Social Thinker
By now you are an older teen or young adult and you’ve started to consider what you want to do with the rest of your...
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Using Technology to Learn and Grow: Computer-Based Intervention for Individuals with Autism
In 1996, on a typical family vacation to Disney World, I had an epiphany. I was at an exhibit at Epcot called the...
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Transitioning from Early Intervention to Public School Programs
The shift from early intervention (EI) to the public school program is one of the most important transitions in your...
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Applied Behavior Analysis: The Big Picture and Ultimate Goals
Over the past 50 years, one treatment approach, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), has steadily grown in prominence by...
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Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention: Addressing Behavior Excesses and Deficits in Young Children with ASD
Background Early and Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) was pioneered by Dr. Ivar Lovaas and colleagues in the...
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The Promise of ABA: Creating Meaningful Lives Throughout Adolescence and Adulthood
The past decade has seen dramatic reports citing the increase in the prevalence of autism and related disorders. From an...
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Positive Behavior Support: Assisting Families with Behavioral Strategies in Home and Community Settings
The most important entity for a child with autism is the child’s family. Parents and other family members are...
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