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Behavior Analysis and Caring: Yes of course it's important, it's Everything!
I have been hearing so much about compassionate care lately. It seems to be a “new” trend in the field. I see presentations and...
Mary McDonald
Mar 16 min read
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Supported Inclusion Model for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The law states that all students with disabilities are entitled to be educated in the least restrictive environment (LRE). This means...
Mary McDonald
Nov 3, 20244 min read
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Using a Data-based Decision Making Model for Addressing Non-Evidence Based Interventions
When it comes to intervention with our clients or students it is always our goal to have them learn and grow and ultimately have a better...
Mary McDonald
Apr 16, 20244 min read
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Catatonia in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Jan M. Downey, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHH Mary E. McDonald, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA For today's BLOG, I am republishing an article written by Jan Downey...
Mary McDonald
Jan 16, 202310 min read
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Why you should Consider Changing your Career to Supporting Individuals with Autism
Well, let me start by giving my disclaimer here: I support people with autism, I love people with autism and I have enjoyed every moment...
Mary McDonald
Nov 1, 20223 min read
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Problem Behavior Triggered by Specific Words
For today's blog- I am republishing an article I wrote for ASAT- The Association for Science in Autism Treatment about a very important...
Mary McDonald
Apr 22, 20229 min read
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My Life's Passion.....
I have dedicated my life to helping people with autism and their families. Why? Well, I may be partial or biased but I just love people...
Mary McDonald
Aug 14, 20212 min read
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Cognitive Flexibility in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Often individuals with autism may be described using terms such as rigid or rote. One area that may be important to focus on is...
Mary McDonald
May 20, 20214 min read
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Fad Treatments may be Dangerous for Children with Autism
Let me tell you about Paul, he was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and by the age of 8, he had participated in over 10 fad treatments for...
Mary McDonald
Apr 18, 20214 min read
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Why Starting a Social Enterprise Might be the Right Way to Go
I am spending this month (autism awareness and acceptance month) thinking about autism even more than I usually do if that is possible. ...
Mary McDonald
Apr 11, 20214 min read
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World Autism Awareness/Acceptance Day and My Life's Path to Autism
April 2nd is autism awareness/acceptance day and every year I strive to bring awareness and acceptance of autism to the public. I have...
Mary McDonald
Apr 2, 20217 min read
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Adulting: Effectively Preparing Individuals with Autism
#adulting, #autism, #transition, #autismspectrumdisorder Photo by Timon Studler on Unsplash The transition from adolescence to adulthood...
Mary McDonald
Mar 29, 20213 min read
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1st Annual World Behavior Analysis Day!!
Today is World Behavior Analysis Day!! http://behavioranalysisday.com/ It is the first of many annual celebrations to come! For those of...
Mary McDonald
Mar 20, 20212 min read
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IQ's can change!
I recently published this piece on Vocal but I wanted to share it here on my blog today as I believe it is an important topic. ...
Mary McDonald
Mar 14, 20214 min read
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Using Social Stories™ with Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Social Stories™ were originally developed by Carol Gray. Social Stories™ are stories that are written to help assist a student in a...
Mary McDonald
Mar 7, 20213 min read
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Incidental Teaching and Children with Autism
Using Incidental Teaching Methods with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Incidental teaching was initially developed by researchers...
Mary McDonald
Feb 28, 20214 min read
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Universal Design for Learning for Students with Autism
This article is published on medium.com at https://uxdesign.cc/universal-design-for-learning-for-students-with-autism-a7d12c0d35f7...
Mary McDonald
Feb 20, 20213 min read
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