Autism Awareness: What Does it Mean to You?
by Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D Assistant Professor and Chair, Center for Applied Behavior Analysis, The Sage Colleges As you probably are aware, April is Autism Awareness Month. The effects on my life...
View ArticleSocial interaction and mentors contribute to college student’s success
College student Chris Regan maintains a part-time job and a 3.35 GPA. He’s also a writer and a member of the University of North Florida’s Greenpeace Club. And he does it all despite challenges he...
View ArticleAutism and bullying: Statistics vs. compassion
It’s well known that children and teens everywhere struggle with bullying. It happens in general education and special education settings, in classrooms and on buses, in cafeterias and on playgrounds....
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 ArticleEmploying people on the autism spectrum: Find out who’s leading by example
Guest blog post by Brenda Kosky Deskin While statistics reveal that the overall rate of employment for individuals with disabilities is alarmingly low, research also indicates that individuals on the...
View ArticleChanging the rules: College and career paths for teens with autism
Eric Hogan, a repair technician at C Spire Wireless who has Asperger’s syndrome, is featured in a recent article: Repair tech goes to bat for autistic pros. But the story’s not about his 9-to-5; it’s...
View ArticleThe Achieve Degree: Where faculty passion for teaching online intersects with...
by Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D One of the best things about my role with The Achieve Degree is having the opportunity to talk to people about it! It’s such an innovative and different idea that people...
View ArticleCase study of a high school student who helped inspire The Achieve Degree
In creating The Achieve Degree, we pulled together everything we knew about post-secondary education, applied behavior analysis and technology. Most importantly, we allowed our faculty members’ years...
View ArticleCreating new opportunities for young adults with autism
by Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with many amazing parents who are strong advocates. They are tireless in their efforts on behalf of their children....
View ArticleBehavior analysts mourn loss of Dr. Jerry Shook
Dr. Gerald Shook, founding CEO of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, passed away on November 11 after a long battle with cancer. He was extremely important to the credentialing of behavior...
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