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Yulika Forman

Sep 9
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.

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DANGEROUS AND HARD TO SPOT: DEPRESSION AND AUTISM.

Yulika Forman

Aug 3
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.

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TIPS FOR SPEAKING WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM

Yulika Forman

Jul 27
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.

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

Yulika Forman

Jul 9
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

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ARE THEY BAD? "RESTRICTED, REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS."

Yulika Forman

May 25
5 min

ARE THEY BAD? "RESTRICTED, REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS."

Repetitive and restricted behaviors do not need to be pathologized. They have many useful functions.

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Yulika Forman

May 21
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.

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"High-Functioning" Autism: Why It Means Nothing

Yulika Forman

May 11
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."

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

Yulika Forman

May 7
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.

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Surviving "isolation fatigue" as a neurodiverse individual

Yulika Forman

May 4
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?

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

Yulika Forman

Apr 29
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?

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HOW SPECIAL INTERESTS CAN HELP YOUR CHILD AND YOU NOW

Yulika Forman

Apr 4
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.

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

Yulika Forman

Mar 21
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.

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Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Outbreak

Yulika Forman

Mar 14
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.

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

Yulika Forman

Mar 4
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?

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ADDRESSING ANXIETY IN AUTISM: WHY IT IS CRUCIAL

Yulika Forman

Feb 24
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.

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HEALTH AND SEX EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM

Yulika Forman

Feb 19
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.

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HELPING AUTISTIC CHILDREN MAKE FRIENDS AND BE LESS LONELY

Yulika Forman

Feb 3
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

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SOME THOUGHTS FOR PARENTS OF AUTISTIC GIRLS

Yulika Forman

Jan 27
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.

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UNDERSTANDING AUTISTIC PROFILES THROUGH EVALUATIONS

Yulika Forman

Jan 22
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?

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"NARROW BUT DEEP" OR "CIRCUMSCRIBED, OBSESSIVE"? SPECIAL INTERESTS IN AUTISM

Yulika Forman

Jan 14
8 min

"NARROW BUT DEEP" OR "CIRCUMSCRIBED, OBSESSIVE"? SPECIAL INTERESTS IN AUTISM

Parents and professionals who work with autistic individuals need to be educated on the many positive functions the special interests have.

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