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Tag Archives: autism
Answered Questions for January 2022: Peer Mentors and People with Disabilities
January’s #AnsweredQuestions discusses #PeerMentors and how they #Support people with #Disabilities Continue reading
Posted in Answer Queue, Respuestas a las Preguntas
Tagged autism, Disabilities, Ed Roberts' Day, education, employment, Latinx parents, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, peer coaches, peer mentoring, peer providers, peer support, peer supports, Research In Focus, Spanish-language
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Autism and Technology for Independence – A Quick Look at the Research
For Autism Acceptance Month, we’re highlighting current and recent projects developing and testing technology to support the independence of people with autism at school, at work, and in the community. Continue reading
Posted in Right Resources Right Now
Tagged assistive technology, autism, autism acceptance month, NIDILRR, technology
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Autism Research In Focus
Throughout April, several organizations are drawing attention to autism to encourage understanding and awareness of the disorder and acceptance of individuals who live, learn, and work on the autism spectrum. For some people, exploring the research in autism can add … Continue reading
If you liked … A Brief History of Autism, Part II
Popular with our Spanish readers, “A Brief History of Autism” discusses when children first began being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), how ASD is currently defined, and about studies on ASD. Although we updated the original post at the … Continue reading
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Tagged ASD, autism, children, Disabilities, disability, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, REHABDATA, Research In Focus
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Hispanic Heritage Month, Latinxs/Hispanics with Disabilities, and Disability-Related Research
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today and the theme for this year is “Hispanic Americans: A History of Serving Our Nation.” Hispanic and Latinx Americans have served and contributed to the history of the US since the beginning. In honor of … Continue reading
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Tagged #HispanicHeritage, #HispanicHeritageMonth, #HispanicHeritageMonth2019, #LatinxHeritage, autism, Disabilities, disability, faith, family support, Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanics, Hispanics with disabilities, Latinx, Latinx with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, NIDILRR, NIDILRR Projects, NIDILRR Research, people with disabilities, research, Spanish, Spanish-language, support
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Fundación Orange, People with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Technology
Since its inception in France in 1987, the Fundación Orange is made up of 16 foundations that develop and support projects in 30 countries across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Fundación Orange coordinates activities and projects within this … Continue reading
What supports and resources are available for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder?
According to estimates from the Autism and Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 59 children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is reported to occur in all … Continue reading
Understanding Autism Through Research
Throughout April, several organizations coordinate national campaigns to bring awareness and understanding of autism and acceptance of people who have autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Autism is a developmental disability which can affect language and communication, sensory processing, … Continue reading
Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, sponsored by the Autism Society, and Autism Acceptance Month, sponsored by the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN). The two campaigns have common messages of inclusion and self-determination across the lifespan. Inclusion means having the opportunity to … Continue reading
Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center 