Yulika FormanFeb 11, 20214 minAutistic 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...
Yulika FormanSep 9, 20204 minMELTDOWNS 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.
Yulika FormanAug 3, 20203 minDANGEROUS 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.
Yulika FormanJul 27, 20203 minTIPS 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.
Yulika FormanJul 9, 20204 minHELPING 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
Yulika FormanMay 25, 20205 minARE THEY BAD? "RESTRICTED, REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS."Repetitive and restricted behaviors do not need to be pathologized. They have many useful functions.
Yulika FormanMay 21, 20203 minINTENSE ANXIETY, POOR SELF-REGULATION Research shoes that the more anxiety a child is experiencing, the less control they have over their emotional reaction.
Yulika FormanMay 11, 20202 min"High-Functioning" Autism: Why It Means NothingThere probably is not a more overused and less useful term in the field of autism than "high-" or "low-functioning."
Yulika FormanMay 7, 20203 minSpecial 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.
Yulika FormanMay 4, 20204 minSurviving "isolation fatigue" as a neurodiverse individualMost 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?
Yulika FormanApr 29, 20205 minHelp! 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?
Yulika FormanApr 4, 20204 minHOW SPECIAL INTERESTS CAN HELP YOUR CHILD AND YOU NOWNow that so many autistic people are confined to their homes, having a special interest is a gift and a coping strategy.
Yulika FormanMar 21, 20207 minSURVIVING 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.
Yulika FormanMar 14, 20202 minChildren with Disabilities During COVID-19 OutbreakSchool closures affect all children, but children with disabilities are at risk of regressing without the services they are entitled to.
Yulika FormanMar 4, 20205 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?
Yulika FormanFeb 24, 20204 minADDRESSING ANXIETY IN AUTISM: WHY IT IS CRUCIALAlmost 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.
Yulika FormanFeb 19, 20206 minHEALTH AND SEX EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUMSexual education is a right of each autistic person, All autistic individuals require specialized education in this area.
Yulika FormanFeb 3, 20205 minHELPING AUTISTIC CHILDREN MAKE FRIENDS AND BE LESS LONELYFriendship is a rough measure of social skills, well-being, sense of belonging, feeling happy in school, being part of community and family
Yulika FormanJan 27, 20206 minSOME THOUGHTS FOR PARENTS OF AUTISTIC GIRLSIf you are a parent of an autistic girl, if you tell people that your daughter is autistic, they might not believe you.
Yulika FormanJan 22, 20206 minUNDERSTANDING AUTISTIC PROFILES THROUGH EVALUATIONSHow can you help your team take advantage of the amazing (and expensive) additional expertise you are bringing to the table?