Learn inclusion strategies focused on reducing the likelihood of challenging behaviors in the classroom setting.

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Diane Adreon, Ed.D. has served as the associate director of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities since 1993. In addition, Dr. Adreon presents and consults nationally and internationally on high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. She has a private practice, Spectrum Life Strategies (SpectrumLifeStrategies.com). Dr. Adreon’s publications include: Special Considerations for Students with High-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for School Administrators (2017; Adreon & Myles, 2017), Simple Strategies that Work! Helpful Hints for All Educators of Students with High-Functioning Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Related Disabilities (Myles, Adreon, & Gitlitz. 2006), and Asperger Syndrome and Adolescence: Practical Solutions for School Success (Myles & Adreon, 2001), winner of the Autism Society of America Literary Achievement Award. In addition, Dr. Adreon serves on the editorial boards of Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disorders and Intervention in School and Clinic

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COMPASS: A Caregiver–Teacher Partnership Model for Improving Outcomes in Autistic Children and Youth

March 24th, 2026|Back to School, Early Intervention, Educational Therapies, Health, Medical Care, Neurological, Parenting, Parenting, Research, Research, School Issues, Webinar|

The Collaborative Model for Promoting Competence and Success (COMPASS) is an evidence-based consultation framework designed to enhance outcomes for autistic children and youth by strengthening caregiver–teacher partnerships. Developed by

Evidence That Speaks: Prioritizing Proven Communication Supports for Non-Speaking Autistic Children

January 6th, 2026|Back to School, Educational Therapies, Meltdowns, Neurological, Research, Research, School Issues, Sensory, Uncategorized, Webinar|

Connie Kasari, PhD, details what contemporary research reveals about supporting non-speaking or minimally verbal autistic children. She highlights how far the field has come in the past two decades and emphasizes the

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Understanding and Supporting Puberty in Autistic Girls and Boys

August 28th, 2025|Gender, Health, Medical Care, News, Parenting, Research, Research, Self Care, Sexuality, Social Skills, Webinar|

Blythe A. Corbett, Ph.D., discusses her lab's research on puberty, adolescence, and mental health in autistic individuals. She emphasizes puberty as a period of significant biological maturation involving several physical, biological, hormonal,