Tag Archives: Aspergers

Ethan – Mission Possible – Portrait of Hope

By Matthew Scheller | Published: January 21, 2013
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This is the story of Ethan and his journey through autism with the help of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD).

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What It Takes to Be A CARD Therapist

By Mattie Fraser | Published: October 22, 2012
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The first thing I’ll say is that it takes more than just a degree to be a CARD therapist. The qualities required of a successful clinician involve more than what can be summed up under education and experience on a resume.

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Patience Or Understanding?

By Jenny ONeil | Published: August 30, 2012
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So I don’t have patience. Bless you if you do. I do, however, have understanding. I understand my role with my clients and with CARD. I see my purpose and understand the behavior intervention plans and programs I am implementing. I understand the functions of my clients’ behaviors, be it appropriate or problematic. I openly accept the fact that patience is not a quality I posses with confidence knowing that I am an understanding person. I believe the beauty of my shortcoming lies in the following statement: Patience can so easily run out. Understanding, on the other hand, never will.

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The A-word, Autism Part 32: Baby Sister Is On The Way

By Cheryl and Mike | Published: May 17, 2012
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Another child is about to be added to Jack Riley’s family. Little sister is going to be born today, and with that, a lot of changes will occur that everyone will need to adjust to. .rax_tsmdwc_main { float:right; background: ; border: ; padding: 10px; margin:0px 10px 10px 10px; margin-right:0px; } .rax_tsmswc_inner { float:right; margin:0px 10px [...]

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The A-Word, Autism Part 27: Providing Solutions For Noncompliance And Biting

By Cheryl and Mike | Published: March 22, 2012
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In this week’s episode, we learn that outings have become an issue for Cheryl and Mike as Jack Riley has been attempting to bite his therapists and his mother out of aggression. Jessica takes Jack Riley on a walk outside with the family to determine the antecedent (what happens before the behavior of biting) , and the consequence (what happens after the behavior). Once this is determined, it will allow her to modify Jack Riley’s behavior.

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Temple Grandin Speaking On Mark Zuckerberg

By admin | Published: March 7, 2012
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The world-renowned autism expert Temple Grandin sits down with George Stroumboulopoulos and discusses her life with autism. As well Grandin talks about the latest biopic about her life, and discusses her thoughts on Facebook Creator Mark Zuckerberg and his link to ASD’s.

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The A-Word, Part 24: Gaining Attention

By Cheryl and Mike | Published: February 23, 2012
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As Jack Riley’s language skills expand, so do his social skills. Jessica is teaching Jack Riley how to appropriately gain attention from others. As the skill is new to Jack Riley, Jessica prompts him the entire way using visual, physical, and vocal prompts until he learns how to gain others attention independently.

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Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh to Speak at the 4th Annual “All Ages & Abilities” Autism/Asperger’s Conference

By Daphne Plump | Published: October 19, 2011

CARD Founder and Executive Director Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh will be a keynote speaker at the 4th Annual “All Ages & Abilities” Autism /Asperger’s Conference in Brooklyn, New York. The conference, hosted by the Autism Conferences of America, will be held November 9-11.

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Center for Autism and Related Disorders and Actress Jenny McCarthy Promote Access to Effective State-of-the-Art Autism Treatment with Skills

By Daphne Plump | Published: May 26, 2011

Center for Autism and Related Disorders will donate 100% of initial three months of new-user subscriptions of Skills™ to Jenny McCarthy’s Generation Rescue non-profit organization during AutismOne/Generation conference.

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PLEASE HELP! Arizona To Repeal Autism Insurance Therapy Coverage

By Doreen Granpeesheh | Published: April 14, 2011

Dear Friends, I need your help today with an urgent matter. As you may know, a few years ago, the State of Arizona passed a Bill that approved Insurance coverage for the behavioral treatment of Autism. This bill was one of the first passed and it has already changed the lives of numerous families and children. Today, the Arizona House of Reps repealed the Bill. Of course this came as a great shock to our families and we are very concerned that it will also produce a precedent for other States who have or are in the process of passing similar insurance bills.

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