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Want to know a bit more about SCERTS and the links to Autism Level UP!?
Listen to Amy’s interview with OT Schoolhouse Podcast:
Leveling Up Regulatory Support Through Community Collaboration
How to Autism Level UP! Academic Publication Edition: 1) Declare IFL (Identity First Language) must be respected / allowed or no deal – the piece would be retracted from submission,2) Make prominent the diverse experiences of a diverse community and tie to effective and practical supports and practices,3) Reject puzzle piece imagery (note: ASHA was …
Curious about Autism Level UP! in general?
New Jersey Center for Autism Excellence – Autism Thinks Podcast Part I Part II
Can you have “play goals” for another person?
This support is for us, the “play partners” to help us to consider what it is we are doing when we say we are “playing” or when we say “we have play goals for our learners or loved ones.” PLAY is a human right according to the United Nations – Committee on the Rights of …
First: For/Until: Next:
We constantly remind ourselves that without explicit information misunderstandings occur. Unfortunately when a lack of explicit information exists during transitions and misunderstandings occur, often the onus for the resultant “mess” is placed on the learner/child/individual being supported, not on the teacher/adult/person providing the support. This is particularly true for autistic individuals being supported by many …
Solve not Size: Problems with Activities
Our Solve Not Size decision-making supports for problems generated a lot of interest and also some important questions. One frequently asked question was, “how do you use this tool when a student is refusing an activity?” In an effort to understand the situation more clearly, we responded seeking more details and information. It became apparent that, from …
When Words Fail
The “why” behind “When Words Fail:” 4 page “problem solver” support: People often make judgements about the behavior of autistic individuals, based on their perception and assuming it is part of the autistic person’s innate character. These “simple words” frame the behavior of the person as problematic and are used as rationale for “educational” approaches that are misguided, dismissive, and potentially damaging (e.g., token economies, …
Why’s Not Size- Supports for Problem Solving Informed by the Neurodivergent Community (#SolveNotSize)
Context is interesting. Information is important. However, it is the perspective of the neurodivergent community that is essential to devising supports that are authentic and meaningful. As such, autistic individuals must be included as key informants when conceptualizing, implementing and evaluating educational support of autistic learners. The supports included in #SolveNotSize, are designed to incorporate …
Why’s Not Size- Context for the Project (Research and Tool Development)
Some of you have questioned why we decided to conduct a community survey focused on problems. The answer is a fairly simple one. Jacquelyn saw a social media post describing an intervention strategy that could be used “to help individuals” understand and react appropriately to problems of different sizes. It is fair to say …
WHY’s Not Size (of the Problem)
We told the Autism Level UP! Community that we had a problem. We asked them to help us understand problems, and they rallied! Eight hundred and seventeen individuals volunteered their time and took the survey. Respondents were asked to rate 25 pre-determined, “common problems” on a scale ranging from 0 (no problem) to 100 (extreme …
Masking and Mental Health Implications
Read the article at: https://neuroclastic.com/2020/10/05/masking-and-mental-health-implications/
Two Sides of the Spectrum Podcast, Episode 7: A Different Approach to Self Regulation, August 12, 2020
Two Sides of the Spectrum PodcastEpisode 7: A Different Approach to Self RegulationAugust 12, 2020 Link: https://www.learnplaythrive.com/podcast/episode/f8a5e457/a-different-approach-to-self-regulation-with-autism-level-up
Student Focused and Appropriate Support In Progress
Anyone who has ever heard us talk, knows how we feel about planned ignoring, why we feel that way, and that we have neuroscience research to back up our position. If you haven’t heard us talk, you should know we do not like, recommend, or endorse it in anyway. So, in response to being made …
To Tell or Not To Tell- Why it Shouldn’t Be a Question
A Common Debate Surrounding an Autism Diagnosis. All of our work regardless of whether it is clinical / educationally-based, advocacy-focused, research related, or academic is driven by identified needs within the autism community. The need for this piece of work is undeniable. We encounter this debate “To tell or Not to Tell” in pretty much every aspect …
Life on the Spectrum: Women Sharing their Unique Experiences, UC Mind Institute, August 11, 2020
On Stimming and The Senses, Reframing Autism, August 2020
Managing your Energy at University, AsIAm Ireland, July 29, 2020
So, you want to Autism Level UP!? …Game on!
Read the article at: https://neuroclastic.com/2020/03/26/so-you-want-to-autism-level-up-game-on/
SCERTS & Emotional Regulation: What’s the End Game?
By Amy Laurent, PhD, OTR/L, Emily Rubin, MS, CCC-SLP and Barry M. Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP on January 21, 2020 Read the article at: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/blog/2020/01/scerts-emotional-regulation-whats-the-end-game/
The Essential Guide to the Autism Level UP Levels!
Autism Awareness is not enough! What’s your Level? Awareness? Acceptance? Appreciation? Empowerment? Advocacy? Wherever you are, take the next step with the help of the guide! The guide speaks for itself and has been translated by MEMBERS of the Autism Level UP! Community into EIGHT languages. It is now available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese, and Romanian! There are …
Powering Through the Day! Autism Level UP! style
A different way to think about maintaining structure and a “schedule” during our days at home! Of course, we are focused on REGULATING ENERGY. Use Autism Level UP’s Regulator 2.0 and Energy Meter to figure out YOUR Power Plays! FREE Download of the complete support here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MKaNRSIlyBS2Bd1JLKZ1jOsu6hVmdKU2/view?usp=sharing
Power Play the Animal Way Routine
Welcome to the Jungle, We’ve got fun and games 🙂 FREE Download of the complete support here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16zfUZsvy7Evwh-WrT5d2OVJZPUuRoXOJ/view?usp=sharing
Quidditch Training Power Play
Grab your broom and a quaffle and get ready to fly! FREE Download of the complete support here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lq-IJXW_B-i_wwqnpsJgwSmC97dFQ9n5/view?usp=sharing
Superhero Power Plays
The Marvel and DC Universes Collide in the best possible ways! FREE Download of the complete support here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bdfO1OKbSkpSYPo-bOYW7FrbL8aR00h5/view?usp=sharing