Supporting Transitions for Autistic Learners in Scottish Education
This professional learning module focuses on supporting autistic learners in Scotland through effective transitions. Topics covered include terminology, the Scottish context for autism and inclusion, understanding autism, assessment and monitoring, supporting learners and families, social and emotio
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Understanding the Enneagram for Intentional Christian Relationships
The Enneagram is a personality system rooted in ancient Christian traditions, now widely used for understanding individual traits and behaviors in modern times. Developed from the concept of nine points representing different personality types, it is a tool to explore vices, virtues, and personal gr
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Building Capacity for Careers in Tech Through Games
Leanne Chukoskie, Ph.D., from Northeastern University, discusses building capacity for tech careers through games, including using eye trackers and creating a support ecosystem with internships for autistic adults. The importance of neurodiversity in the gaming industry is highlighted, with insights
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USDA Accessible Communications Program Overview
Advancing access and equity for individuals with disabilities is a key focus of the USDA Accessible Communications Program. Through initiatives like the National Disability Employment Awareness Month events and implementing the Rehabilitation Act, the program aims to promote accessible communication
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Distribution of Direct Healthcare Costs and Obesity-Related Complications Among High-Cost Individuals Living with Obesity
This UK retrospective cohort study examines the demographic and clinical characteristics of individuals living with obesity who contribute most to direct healthcare costs. The study uses data from the UK Discover database to stratify individuals with obesity into quintiles and assess their contribut
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BLMK.CAMHS.IST Team Overview
The BLMK.CAMHS.IST team provides short-term, intensive home treatment for young people with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities at risk of Tier 4 admission or family breakdown. The team coordinates support plans, delivers CPD for CAMHS teams, and updates on current cases. Weekend support is offered
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Supporting Autism Awareness and Inclusion in Schools Project
A project focusing on addressing the needs of autistic students in mainstream schools to reduce exclusions and improve outcomes. Initiatives include creating support networks, providing training for schools and parents, and developing awareness and skills in autistic children. The project also empha
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Autism - What is it and how can you support an autistic person?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is assessed using DSM-5 criteria, focusing on impairments in emotional reciprocity, relationships, and communication. Individuals may also display difficulties in movements, routines, interests, and sensory needs. Beyond ASD, considerations include ADHD, anxiety disord
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Understanding Autism Acceptance vs. Awareness & Why It Matters
Trainings led by Emily Whaland, LPC, highlight the shift from awareness to acceptance in understanding autism. The sessions focus on fostering diversity, enhancing transition planning, and empowering autistic voices. Rejecting stigma and stereotypes, the agenda encourages active involvement and supp
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Understanding Autism: Enhancing Inclusive Practices in Scotland
Explore the diverse facets of autism in the educational landscape of Scotland through this professional learning module. Delve into terminology, Scottish context, cognitive theories, communication strategies, and supporting tools to cater to autistic learners effectively. Gain insights on core featu
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Understanding Supports Coordination for Individuals with Disabilities
Supports Coordination is a vital case-management service for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and complex medical conditions. It involves locating, coordinating, and monitoring services to support individuals and their families. A Supports Coordinator helps with
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Understanding Learning Disabilities and Supporting Individuals in Sheffield
Delve into the world of learning disabilities, where over 9000 individuals in Sheffield face unique challenges. Learn how a learning disability impacts individuals, the importance of support and inclusion, and how Sheffield Mencap and Gateway provides valuable assistance. Discover ways to raise awar
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Understanding Autism: An Insight into the Spectrum
Autism, a hidden disability, impacts individuals' social communication, imagination, and behavior. It is a lifelong condition that affects people from all backgrounds, with more males diagnosed than females. Recognizing and supporting autistic individuals can make a significant difference in their l
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Teaching Self-Help Skills to Individuals with Autism
Focusing on teaching self-help skills to individuals with autism is crucial for fostering independence and integration into the community. Parents play a key role in this process, although it can be complex and time-consuming. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2006 highl
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Understanding Autism: A Comprehensive Overview
Autism, a hidden disability, presents challenges in social interaction, communication, and sensory processing. It is a lifelong condition that affects individuals in various ways. Recognizing the signs and understanding the needs of autistic individuals can greatly impact their lives. This introduct
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Understanding Autism and Supporting Autistic Individuals in Employment
Autism, a hidden disability, affects individuals in social interaction, communication, and sensory experiences. This resource aims to raise awareness and provide support for autistic individuals seeking employment. Learn about autism, its characteristics, and how to create an inclusive work environm
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Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Autistica's Mission and Impact
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition affecting how individuals perceive the world. Autistic people face inequalities, including high mortality rates and challenging employment prospects. Autistica, a leading UK charity, aims to create breakthroughs for happier, healthier lives. The UK g
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Understanding Different Types of Thinking in Psychology
Thinking is a complex mental process that involves manipulation of information to find solutions or make decisions. This process includes concepts, propositions, and images and can be goal-oriented and influenced by past experiences. Different types of thinking include Autistic, Realistic, Convergen
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Supporting Young People with Autism: Guidance and Resources
Understanding and supporting young individuals who may have autism is crucial. Dr. Catherine Robson, a Clinical Psychologist, highlights key aspects such as difficulties in communication, social interactions, sensory sensitivities, and fixed behaviors associated with autism. Resources from organizat
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Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Referral Process
The Social Communication Pathway (SCP) is a specialist assessment team that evaluates children and young people who may be autistic. Referrals are accepted for children aged at least 3 years who have been attending a childcare or education setting for a minimum of 6 months. Assessments typically tak
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Empowering Individuals with Disabilities through Housing Access Services
Empowering individuals with disabilities, Housing Access Services (HAS) was initiated in 2009 as a partnership between Arc Minnesota and the Department of Human Services Housing Division. HAS assists with housing searches, financial burdens, and coordinates housing access for individuals eligible fo
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Managing Physical Health in Severe Mental Illness with a Focus on Diabetes
This educational material presents a comprehensive slide set designed to aid in the management of physical health in individuals with severe mental illness, focusing on diabetes. It includes insights on the challenges faced by healthcare professionals, learning objectives on diabetes management, and
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Transforming Care Through Housing Pipeline and NHSE Capital Support
The focus is on offering a variety of housing options early in planning processes to reduce inpatient numbers and provide settled accommodation for individuals with tailored care needs. Emphasis is placed on moving Transitional Care Patients (TCP) to more independent housing settings, reflecting loc
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Advocacy Services in Surrey: Empowering Individuals in Need
Advocacy services in Surrey, provided by www.pohwer.net/surrey, offer Instructed Care Act Advocacy (CAA), Instructed Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA), and Instructed Non-Statutory Discretionary Advocacy. These services aim to support individuals who have substantial difficulty in understand
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Research 101: The Nuts and Bolts of Research – Empowering Autistic Individuals
This course, led by Jackie Ryan & Sue Fletcher-Watson, aims to empower autistic individuals to engage effectively with research that impacts them. It focuses on educating participants about their rights, fostering shared knowledge, and demystifying research processes. The course includes activities
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Supportive Shelter and Legal Guidance for Homeless Individuals in Ghent, Belgium
Providing shelter, perspective guidance, and legal assistance for homeless individuals without legal residence in Ghent, Belgium. The initiative focuses on offering intensive support to transition from street survival to safety and sustainability. It caters to homeless individuals from various non-E
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Enhancing Wellbeing for Autistic Children: A Strengths-Based Parent Workshop
Explore a groundbreaking workshop designed by Ruth Howard, a PhD student at Bucks New University, focusing on enhancing outcomes and wellbeing for autistic children through positive psychology approaches. The program aims to empower parents, decrease stress, and foster resilience by emphasizing the
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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder in Infants and Toddlers
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that presents challenges in social interaction, communication, and behavior. Individuals with ASD may exhibit a range of abilities from gifted to severely challenged. It is now considered a single diagnosis encompassing conditions like Aut
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Understanding Autistic Friendships and Social Success
Exploring the unique aspects of friendships on the autism spectrum, the qualities of autistic friends, differences in social interactions, and the paths to social success and happiness for both neurotypical and autistic individuals. Emphasizing the appreciation for authenticity, meaningful connectio
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Greek National Policy for Autistic Individuals in Education and Social Support
The National Greek Policy for Autistic Individuals emphasizes free special education in public schools tailored to the unique needs of students with autism. The policy aims to enhance their social inclusion, employment opportunities, and overall well-being through specialized vocational training, di
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COVID-19 Housing Triage Team for Placement of Symptomatic Individuals
Develop and implement a system to place COVID-19 symptomatic or positive individuals who cannot self-isolate into housing. The Housing Triage Team identifies people in need, conducts placement questionnaires, and facilitates housing arrangements, transportation, and testing if required. The team als
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Support Services for Homeless Individuals with Substance Abuse in Northern Portugal
The spotlight in Northern Portugal is on homeless individuals facing substance abuse issues, particularly alcohol and drugs. The Health Service Network in Northern Portugal offers various levels of care, including mental health services, emergency rooms, and integrated response centers. The system i
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Understanding the Learning and Development Needs of Autistic Adults in STEM Distance Learning
Exploring the unique challenges faced by autistic adults studying STEM subjects via distance learning. The presentation covers key aspects of autism, the autism spectrum, legal obligations, and insights from a current project involving thematic analysis of adult learners' experiences and themes aris
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Enhancing Social Skills & Communication: Insights from the National Autistic Society
Explore the intricacies of social skills, nonverbal communication, conversations, and socializing from materials sourced from the National Autistic Society website. Delve into social skill development with a focus on understanding and improving interactions.
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Understanding the Impact of Sertraline Treatment on Autism Carers: STRATA Carer Study Overview
This module provides an overview of the STRATA Carer Study, which aims to explore how treating anxiety in adults with autism influences the burden on their carers. The nested study runs parallel to the main STRATA trial and involves assessing carer burden over a 52-week treatment period with sertral
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Understanding Autism & Disability: Mentor Training and Executive Functioning
This project from The Critical Autism/Disability Studies Research Group at LSBU focuses on mentor training for working with autistic adults, emphasizing goal-setting, action prioritization, time management, and social interactions. It explores concepts like executive functioning, individuality stren
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Local Autism Strategy Refresh: 2021-2027 Roadmap
This draft strategy outlines the roadmap for refreshing the local Autism Strategy from 2021 to 2027. It includes mapping national priorities, celebrating achievements, gathering feedback, and planning for future developments. Engagement with autistic individuals, carers, and professionals is a key f
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Understanding Autism in Girls and Women: Challenges and Considerations
Recognizing and diagnosing autism in girls and women poses unique challenges due to gender differences in presentation, referral bias, and instrument calibration. Grunya Sukhareva's pioneering work sheds light on early observations of autistic traits in both genders. Addressing referral and instrume
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Experiences of Non-Speaking Autistic College Students Panel in Baltimore, Maryland
The conference in Baltimore, Maryland, from July 15-19, 2024, focuses on the experiences of non-speaking autistic college students. Grace Moskola, a Harvard University Associate Dean, facilitates the panel with former students sharing their insights. The event emphasizes civility, inclusion, and res
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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder and Thriving in Leather Communities
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological and developmental condition influencing social interactions, communication, learning, and behavior. This content explores various aspects of autism, challenges such as sensory sensitivity and repetitive behaviors, and models of disability. It emphasizes com
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