The benefits of online learning for college students with autism
According to data from Babson Survey Research Group, online learning is becoming more common. As explained in a recent article (Online learning: A look at the pros and cons of learning online vs. in a...
View Article10 ways online learning facilitates college education for students with autism
Online learning can be tremendously flexible and easily personalized. We took advantage of these features in designing The Achieve Degree – an online program specifically for students on the autism...
View ArticleTechnology for socialization: Confessions of a Facebook hold-out
by Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D I was a Facebook holdout. Since most of my work is done online, I had no interest in extending my time on the computer. I also didn’t want to have hundreds of “friends”...
View ArticleExercise and autism: Start slow, build endurance, gain confidence
by Bobby Newman, PhD, BCBA-D “So let me see if I have this right. When I was a kid, there was nothing I wouldn’t do to be able to go out and have a catch with my dad after dinner. I made sure all my...
View ArticleSocial networking: Tips for college students
We found a great list of tips for college students navigating social networks (thanks, ChildsWork!). Very often social media advice for students focuses on personal safety, but this blog post...
View ArticleOn being candid about vulnerability: Great advice for students with autism!
We’re regular readers of Asperger’s Diary, the Psychology Today blog written under the pen name Lynne Soraya, and we were really touched by a recent installment: “Meaningful Vulnerability – Go Big Or...
View ArticleNeed college planning tips for students on the autism spectrum?
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) has a great article on Planning for College Success for Students with Learning Disabilities. It includes suggestions about how to prepare for...
View ArticleVery little about college is traditional anymore
Is it odd to get a college degree online? Nope! In fact, there’s very little that is traditional about college anymore. That’s great news for students who need non-traditional higher education options,...
View ArticleOnline interaction helps individuals with autism make social connections
According to an article in a recent issue of Autism Asperger’s Digest (AAD), digital environments can alleviate many social difficulties for individuals with autism. The article – The Social Magic of...
View ArticleUsing Applied Behavior Analysis in an App to Teach Language
Guest Post by: Sarah Kupferschmidt, MA, BCBA Technology is changing quickly and in amazing ways. My partner, Nancy Defina-Marchese and I, created Special Appucations Inc., so that we could develop...
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