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Spectrum Shares “What to Know About Repetitive Behaviors in Autism”

Restricted and repetitive behaviors are a core feature of autism. But what exactly are they? Do all repetitive behaviors require ...

Autism Science Foundation Publishes COVID Resources, Webinars for Families, Service Providers

The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) offers tailored resources for families and service providers with the goal of reducing the unique ...

Meet John, READi Lab’s Resident Pokémon Expert

Get to know one of our hardworking Research Study Assistants, John! John has played a pivotal role in our Screen-Refer-Treat ...

Autism Speaks Partners with READi Lab, Shares “All About Halloween” Personalized Story Template

This Saturday is the spookiest day of the year, and some children with autism may need additional support to connect ...

Seattle Children’s Shares Tips for a Safe, Fun Halloween in 2020

The COVID pandemic has affected just about every aspect of life, and our traditional Halloween celebrations will be no exception ...

Sesame Street’s Julia Helps Connect Siblings with and without Autism

Join Julia, Abbey Cadabby, and the rest of your friends on Sesame Street! Their “See Amazing in All Children” program ...

How Has Our Definition of Autism Changed Over Time?

How clinicians and early interventionists have talked about autism has changed quite dramatically over time. But how exactly? What does ...

Sesame Street Offers Tailored COVID Tips for Families (with help from Wendy)!

Elmo, Julia, and all our other friends on Sesame Street are excited to share ideas for at-home fun! The “Especially ...

UW College of Education Hosts Survey to Explore Parental Experiences

Seeking parents of 2-5 year old children with disabilities and/or developmental delays to complete a 15-minute web-based survey (and enter ...

Autism Society of America Shares Free COVID-19 Toolkit

The Autism Society of Autism shared a toolkit to support autistic people and their families through the unique challenges caused ...

Spectrum Interviews Autistic People, Experts to Define “Successful” Treatments

Success means something different to each person, especially when it comes to treatments for autism spectrum disorders. A clinician or ...

Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum Explores the Reality of Dating while Autistic

In July of this year, Netflix released a five-part docuseries titled, “Love on the Spectrum.” Follow seven individuals and two ...

“How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus” by PBS Kids – Videos, Games & Activities with Daniel Tiger, Elmo and Sesame Street, and Curious George!

PBS Kids offers myriad resources to help parents talk about COVID-19 with their children. Learn how germs work with the ...

READi Lab’s ImPACT research project leads to 2 new publications!

Drs. Wendy Stone and Paul Yoder recently completed a 5-year NIH grant to study the use of an intervention called ...

Behavior Response Support Team at University of Utah Creates Informational Videos to Help Students, Parents, and Staff Return to School Safely

The Behavior Response Support Team (BRST) with the University of Utah released short informative videos for caregivers and their children ...

Autism Focused Intervention Resources & Modules (AFIRM) Shares Toolkit, Seven Support Strategies for Success during COVID-19

AFIRM, an autism intervention and resource initiative at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has published a toolkit ...