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Don’t Worry, He Will Grow Out of It!

By Michele Bishop | Published: January 17, 2011

When parents talk to pediatricians and educational professionals about an undesirable behavior, it is not uncommon to be told that many children will “grow out” of that behavior. This is often reassuring for parents because it means, 1) other children also engage in this undesirable behavior, and 2) the undesirable behavior might go away on [...]

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Spreading Autism Awareness and Resources Around the World

By Daphne Plump | Published: December 29, 2010

CARD Virginia Team In 2010, we participated in over 120 events – the most ever in one year for CARD! These events (walks, seminars, festivals, workshops, conferences, community forums) allowed us to be a part of something bigger, join forces with parents and other professionals, all while allowing us to help raise autism awareness, get [...]

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Recovery from Autism: A Note From The Docs

By Adel Najdowski | Published: December 28, 2010

Adel Najdowski, PhD, BCBA-D Director and Co-Creator of SKILLS and Manager of Research and Development at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders Recovery from autism is still a controversial topic and many in the autism field are still afraid to discuss it. We at CARD have seen recovery for decades and we make it [...]

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iPads. The New Behavior Therapist?

By Amanda Deering | Published: December 13, 2010

When I first saw the iPad, I must admit, I thought it was a completely unnecessary and awkward-looking device. It wasn’t until I heard how helpful it was for children with autism and other communication disorders that I understood how useful this technology could be. This makes complete sense, too; the iPad, which is simple [...]

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