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...
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Yulika Forman, PhD, LMHC
Special Education Consultant, Psychologist, Mom of Three
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Yulika Forman
- Jan 14, 2020
- 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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Yulika Forman
- Jan 6, 2020
- 6 min
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: CAMOUFLAGE (MASKING) IN AUTISTIC GIRLS AND WOMEN
Girls and women on the spectrum are often overlooked, diagnosed with other conditions, or diagnosed later in life when compared to boys.
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Yulika Forman
- Dec 30, 2019
- 4 min
CHALLENGE: USING SKILLS EVERY TIME YOU NEED TO
Imagine if your car's brakes worked only some of the time, and you would have no way of predicting when they will work and when they won't.
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