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This email is intended to provide useful, relevant information and resources to the autism community. Learn more about the Thompson Autism Center at CHOC.
Preparing children with ASD for their COVID-19 vaccination
With COVID-19 vaccinations now available for all children over the age of 5, now is a great time to prepare your child for their COVID-19 vaccine. For children with ASD, vaccinations can be a new, frightening experience that heightens their reactions to stress, but with a few preparations the experience can flow smoothly. Follow these tips
Autism prevalence in the United States: 1 in 44 children
According to a new study examining autism prevalence in 8 to 11-year-olds in 11 states, autism prevalence rose to 1 in 44 children in 2018. Experts say the uptick is likely due to improvements in identification, diagnosis and referrals to services rather than a rise in condition prevalence itself. Read more about the report
Setting New Year’s goals for children with ASD
The new year presents the perfect time to set goals for your children. In fact, setting goals can be a significant part of any applied behavior analysis treatment. There are some best practices to follow when setting goals for children with autism spectrum disorder. Check out these tips
What does neurodivergent mean?
From schools to the workplace and even TV entertainment, the term “neurodivergent” has become increasingly common in America’s vocabulary. But parents could be forgiven if they are unclear about the exact definition. Learn more
The impacts of caregiver skills training
A new study offers evidence that the World Health Organization (WHO) Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program can help parents improve their skills and better engage with their autistic children. The results show that CST programs are a promising approach to improve health outcomes for children with ASD. Read more about the study
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Upcoming Events
Grupo de Apoyo en Español
Friday, Jan. 21, 2022
¡Únase al grupo de apoyo en español del Centro para el Autismo y los Trastornos del Neurodesarrollo si es un padre y/o cuidador de un niño/a con discapacidad del desarrollo neurológico. Nuestro grupo de apoyo se enfoca en las experiencias, los éxitos,
los desafíos y el impacto familiar de los padres y cuidadores.
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Let’s Talk
Monday, Feb. 14, 2022
Parents and caregivers of a child with a neurodevelopmental disability are invited to this Parent-to-Parent Group to share experiences, successes, challenges and family impact.
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