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My Milestones - Jenna Newman: Helping First Responders Communicate With Individuals With Special Needs

Posted on 08/24/18 by Milestones

Jenna Newman of Mentor knew that if her young son with autism ever needed help or had an emergency, the Mentor Fire Department would be the first ones contacted. Concerned that first responders may not... read more

Substance Abuse and ASD: Ties, Treatment, and How to Address the Problem

Posted on 08/24/18 in Transition to Adulthood by Milestones

Recent studies indicate that adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have significantly higher risk of developing a substance use diagnosis (SUD) than the general population (Butwicka, et al, 2017). With its sensory complications, social deficits,... read more

Educational Consultant Dr. Paula Kluth Gives Advice To Parents And Teachers

Posted on 08/23/18 in School by Milestones

Ron Sandison interviews Dr. Paula Kluth, consultant, author, advocate and independent consultant What inspired you to study special education in college? My high school started welcoming students with more complex needs when I was a senior. I... read more

Milestones Autism Resources Responds to Handcuffing Incident in Denton, Texas

Posted on 08/21/18 in School by Milestones

Recent body cam footage out of Denton, Texas, has shown a 10-year-old boy with autism being held to the ground by his neck, handcuffed, and dragged by a school resource officer. What can be seen... read more

The World Revolves Around Good Communication Skills - Dr. William Lane

Posted on 07/27/18 in Social and Recreation by Milestones

How can one practice better face-to-face communication? In today's world of communication technologies, that question is something we should all be asking ourselves, whether we are on the autism spectrum or not. As the world continues... read more

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