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Yulika Forman, PhD, LMHC

Special Education Consultant, Psychologist, Mom of Three

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    Autistic Spectrum, Functioning, and Support Needs.
    Yulika Forman
    • Feb 11, 2021
    • 4 min

    Autistic Spectrum, Functioning, and Support Needs.

    When a parent or a professional describes an autistic person, they often use the words "mild" or "severe" autism. Sometimes I hear that...
    242 views0 comments
    MELTDOWNS 101, PART 1.
    Yulika Forman
    • Sep 9, 2020
    • 4 min

    MELTDOWNS 101, PART 1.

    Often, a response to a meltdown is that the child is acting spoiled. This post offers a more accurate and helpful view.
    167 views0 comments
    DANGEROUS AND HARD TO SPOT: DEPRESSION AND AUTISM.
    Yulika Forman
    • Aug 3, 2020
    • 3 min

    DANGEROUS AND HARD TO SPOT: DEPRESSION AND AUTISM.

    Depression is more common in autistic individuals than it is in neurotypical individuals. It is also harder to diagnose.
    153 views0 comments
    TIPS FOR SPEAKING WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM
    Yulika Forman
    • Jul 27, 2020
    • 3 min

    TIPS FOR SPEAKING WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM

    Several easy strategies can make it easier for the child to connect to the people and activities around them.
    144 views0 comments
    HELPING CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM LEARN TO WEAR PPE (FACE MASKS, GLOVES)
    Yulika Forman
    • Jul 9, 2020
    • 4 min

    HELPING CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM LEARN TO WEAR PPE (FACE MASKS, GLOVES)

    For children on the autism spectrum, it might take a long time to become comfortable with masks and gloves. Here are some tips to help them
    60 views0 comments
    ARE THEY BAD? "RESTRICTED, REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS."
    Yulika Forman
    • May 25, 2020
    • 5 min

    ARE THEY BAD? "RESTRICTED, REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS."

    Repetitive and restricted behaviors do not need to be pathologized. They have many useful functions.
    207 views0 comments
    INTENSE ANXIETY, POOR SELF-REGULATION
    Yulika Forman
    • May 21, 2020
    • 3 min

    INTENSE ANXIETY, POOR SELF-REGULATION

    Research shoes that the more anxiety a child is experiencing, the less control they have over their emotional reaction.
    137 views0 comments
    "High-Functioning" Autism: Why It Means Nothing
    Yulika Forman
    • May 11, 2020
    • 2 min

    "High-Functioning" Autism: Why It Means Nothing

    There probably is not a more overused and less useful term in the field of autism than "high-" or "low-functioning."
    224 views0 comments
    Special Ed During School Closure in MA: What Should Your Child Get?
    Yulika Forman
    • May 7, 2020
    • 3 min

    Special Ed During School Closure in MA: What Should Your Child Get?

    Updated information about services and remote learning for children on IEPs and 504s in MA.
    89 views0 comments
    Surviving "isolation fatigue" as a neurodiverse individual
    Yulika Forman
    • May 4, 2020
    • 4 min

    Surviving "isolation fatigue" as a neurodiverse individual

    Most of us have been staying home for weeks. As a neurodiverse individual, what can you do about the fatigue that is starting to set in?
    60 views0 comments
    Help! My child with special needs can't learn online!
    Yulika Forman
    • Apr 29, 2020
    • 5 min

    Help! My child with special needs can't learn online!

    I hear from many families that their children have trouble with online lessons. What can we do to help?
    135 views0 comments
    HOW SPECIAL INTERESTS CAN HELP YOUR CHILD AND YOU NOW
    Yulika Forman
    • Apr 4, 2020
    • 4 min

    HOW SPECIAL INTERESTS CAN HELP YOUR CHILD AND YOU NOW

    Now that so many autistic people are confined to their homes, having a special interest is a gift and a coping strategy.
    65 views0 comments
    SURVIVING SCHOOL CLOSURE WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM, WITH ADHD, ANXIETY, AND RELATED CONDITIONS.
    Yulika Forman
    • Mar 21, 2020
    • 7 min

    SURVIVING SCHOOL CLOSURE WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM, WITH ADHD, ANXIETY, AND RELATED CONDITIONS.

    How to manage staying at home with children on the spectrum, with ADHD, anxiety and other related challenges during school closure.
    160 views0 comments
    Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Outbreak
    Yulika Forman
    • Mar 14, 2020
    • 2 min

    Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Outbreak

    School closures affect all children, but children with disabilities are at risk of regressing without the services they are entitled to.
    5 views0 comments
    "BEHAVIORAL ISSUES," "BEHAVIORAL STUDENTS": LOOKING BEYOND BEHAVIORS
    Yulika Forman
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 5 min

    "BEHAVIORAL ISSUES," "BEHAVIORAL STUDENTS": LOOKING BEYOND BEHAVIORS

    "Behavior is communication." But how many times is there a thoughtful discussion about what exactly is being communicated?
    109 views0 comments
    ADDRESSING ANXIETY IN AUTISM: WHY IT IS CRUCIAL
    Yulika Forman
    • Feb 24, 2020
    • 4 min

    ADDRESSING ANXIETY IN AUTISM: WHY IT IS CRUCIAL

    Almost a half of the individuals with ASD have atypical anxiety symptoms related to the core symptoms of ASD that do not fit DSM-V criteria.
    1,613 views2 comments
    HEALTH AND SEX EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM
    Yulika Forman
    • Feb 19, 2020
    • 6 min

    HEALTH AND SEX EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM

    Sexual education is a right of each autistic person, All autistic individuals require specialized education in this area.
    116 views0 comments
    HELPING AUTISTIC CHILDREN MAKE FRIENDS AND BE LESS LONELY
    Yulika Forman
    • Feb 3, 2020
    • 5 min

    HELPING AUTISTIC CHILDREN MAKE FRIENDS AND BE LESS LONELY

    Friendship is a rough measure of social skills, well-being, sense of belonging, feeling happy in school, being part of community and family
    153 views0 comments
    SOME THOUGHTS FOR PARENTS OF AUTISTIC GIRLS
    Yulika Forman
    • Jan 27, 2020
    • 6 min

    SOME THOUGHTS FOR PARENTS OF AUTISTIC GIRLS

    If you are a parent of an autistic girl, if you tell people that your daughter is autistic, they might not believe you.
    103 views0 comments
    UNDERSTANDING AUTISTIC PROFILES THROUGH EVALUATIONS
    Yulika Forman
    • Jan 22, 2020
    • 6 min

    UNDERSTANDING AUTISTIC PROFILES THROUGH EVALUATIONS

    How can you help your team take advantage of the amazing (and expensive) additional expertise you are bringing to the table?
    64 views0 comments
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