May 2012 Newsletter

This month we focused on Evidence-Based Practices for students with autism, but I also posted a bunch of new free downloads.

Intro to Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/05/intro-to-evidence-based-practice-ebp.html

What is EBP? - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/05/what-is-ebp.html

EBP and Autism - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/05/ebp-and-autism.html


New Free Download: Travis the Train Learns Colors - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-free-download-travis-train-learns.html

New Free Downloads: Train Phonics Activities - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-free-downloads-train-phonics.html

New Free Downloads: Train Theme Skip Count Worksheets - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/05/new-free-downloads-train-theme-skip.html


May 2012 Positive Autism News - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/05/may-2012-positive-autism-news.html

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March 2012 Newsletter: Video Modeling

I'm excited to be exploring video modeling in this issue and next month's issue. I've personally used this intervention, and have found it to be easy to use, enjoyable to my students, and helpful in increasing positive behavior and skills. Here are the articles and resources for this month's issue:

March/April Topic: Video Modeling - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/03/marchapril-topic-video-modeling.html

Book Review: "Jay and Ben" - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/03/book-review-jay-and-ben.html

Intro to Video Modeling - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/03/intro-to-video-modeling.html

Types of Video Modeling - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/03/types-of-video-modeling.html

New Free Download: Eye Contact Song - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/03/new-free-download-eye-contact-song.html

Research Support for Video Modeling - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/03/research-support-for-video-modeling.html

Digital Camera Fundraiser! - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/03/digital-camera-fundraiser.html

March 2012 Positive Autism News - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-2012-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism February 2012 Newsletter

Topic: Alternatives to Punishment and Restraint (Continued)

Here are this month's articles and resources on this important topic. Please feel free to pass this newsletter along to friends, teachers, and otheres. Let's get the word out about positive behavior supports and strategies! Thanks!

Keeping All Students Safe Act (S.2020): http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/keeping-all-students-safe-act-s2020.html

Preventing and Reducing Seclusion and Restraint: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/preventing-and-reducing-seclusion-and.html

Overview of Positive Behavior Supports: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/overview-of-positive-behavior-supports.html

Positive Connections - CPI and Positive Behavior Support: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/positive-connections-cpi-and-positive.html

Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Webinar: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/physical-restraint-and-seclusion-in.html

10 Restraint and Seclusion Tips for Parents: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/10-restraint-and-seclusion-tips-for.html

New Free Stuff! "The 3 Little Pigs" Theme Activities: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-free-stuff-3-little-pigs-theme.html

Use of Restraint - Thoughts from a Behavior Analyst: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/use-of-restraint-thoughts-from-behavior.html

Sample Behavior Strategy for Hallway Transitions: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/sample-behavior-strategy-for-hallway.html

Digital Camera Fundraiser! Please make a donation to help Positively Autism bring you new videos and teaching materials. http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/digital-camera-fundraiser.html

February Positive Autism News: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-positive-autism-news.html

Next month's topic is Video Modeling. Let us know how you use video modeling by taking our survey here: http://www.positivelyautism.com/survey_vm2012.html

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Positively Autism January 2012 Newsletter

Topic: Alternatives to Restraint and Punishment

This topic continues next month too, so read more in the February 2012 issue!

January/February 2012 Topic: Alternatives to Punishment and Restraint: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/01/januaryfebruary-2012-topic-alternatives.html

Autism Society Applauds the Keeping All Students Safe Act: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/01/autism-society-applauds-keeping-all.html

New Free Download - "Saying Hello to People" Social Story: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-free-download-saying-hello-to.html

Please Support Our Digital Camera Fundraiser! http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/01/digital-camera-fundraiser.html

Alternatives to Using Physical Restraint in Public Schools: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/01/alternatives-to-using-physical.html

Your Guide To Restraint And Seclusion: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/01/your-guide-to-restraint-and-seclusion.html

Positively Autism's ABA Tutorial: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/01/positively-autisms-aba-tutorial.html

January Positive Autism News: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2012/01/january-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism December 2011 Newsletter

Here's part 2 of our newsletter on "Perspectives of Individuals with Autism." Part 1 can be found here.

New Free Download - ABC Data Sheet (Version 2): http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-free-download-abc-data-sheet.html

"Be Different" by John Elder Robison: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/12/be-different-by-john-elder-robison.html

"Aspergirls: Empowering Females with Aspergers Syndrome" - A Conversation with Author Rudy Simone: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/12/aspergirls-empowering-females-with.html

Candid Advice for Life After High School from Jerry Newport: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/12/candid-advice-for-life-after-high.html

Books by Individuals with Autism: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/12/books-by-individuals-with-autism.html

December Positive Autism News: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/12/december-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism November 2011 Newsletter

Our topic this month is perspectives of people with Autism. Here are the articles and resources added this month.

Tips for Teachers from Individuals with Autism - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/11/tips-for-teachers-from-individuals-with.html

A Closer Look: Stephen Shore - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/11/closer-look-stephen-shore.html

A Look Inside Temple Grandin's Mind - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/11/look-inside-temple-grandins-mind.html

"New Day New Opportunity:" Perspectives of a College Student with Autism - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-day-new-opportunity-perspectives-of.html

Presuming Intellect: 10 Ways to Enrich Our Relationships Through a Belief in Competence - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/11/presuming-intellect-10-ways-to-enrich.html

November 2011 Positive Autism News - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/11/november-2011-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism October 2011 Newsletter

We're wrapping up our series on PRT this month! Here are all of our October 2011 articles and resources. Be sure to check out the preview of our new ABA tutorial and complete the survey. Thanks!

PRT Research Summary - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/10/prt-research-summary.html

Free Download - PRT Techniques Chart: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/10/free-download-prt-techniques-chart.html

PRT Video Interview: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/10/prt-video-interview.html

Q & A Excerpt with Dr. Robert Koegel: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/10/q-excerpt-with-dr-robert-koegel.html

Book Review: Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/10/book-review-pivotal-response-treatments.html

PRT Links: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/10/prt-links.html

Other Books by PRT Authors: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/10/other-books-by-prt-authors.html

New Free Download: Social Story Praising Accomplishments: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-free-download-social-story-praising.html

ABA Tutorial Preview: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/10/aba-tutorial-sneak-peak.html

October 2011 Positive Autism News: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/10/october-2011-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism September 2011 Newsletter

Introduction to Pivotal Response Treatment - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/09/introduction-to-pivotal-response.html

PRT Video Example - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/09/prt-video-example.html

Pivotal Area: Motivation - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/09/pivotal-area-motivation.html

Pivotal Area: Responsivity to Multiple Cues - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/09/pivotal-area-responsivity-to-multiple.html

Pivotal Area: Self-Management - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/09/pivotal-area-self-management.html

Pivotal Area: Self-Initiations - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/09/pivotal-area-self-initiations.html

Enter to Win a Copy of "Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism" - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/09/enter-to-win-copy-of-pivotal-response.html

September 2011 Positive Autism News - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/09/september-2011-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism August 2011 Newsletter

August Topic: Visual Schedules - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/08/august-topic-visual-schedules-continued.html

Temple Grandin Seeking Autism Employment Success Stories for New Book - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/08/temple-grandin-seeking-autism.html

The Picture Schedule Song (Video) - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/08/picture-schedule-song-video.html

New Free Download: First-Then Charts - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-free-download-first-then-charts.html

Amazon.com: Up to 30% Off Select Scholastic Teaching Supplies - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/08/amazoncom-up-to-30-off-select.html

Using Schedules the Right Way - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/08/using-schedules-right-way.html

Visual Schedule Resources/Links - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/08/visual-schedule-links.html

August 2011 Positive Autism News - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/08/august-2011-positive-autism-news.html

Next month, our topic will be Pivotal Response Treatments (PRT). I'm excited about the great information and resources that will be presented, including a chance to win a copy of "Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism" by Robert L. Koegel and Lynn Kern Koegel.

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Positively Autism July 2011 Newsletter

July Topic: Visual Schedules
This topic will continue next month.

What is a Visual Schedule?
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/07/what-is-visual-schedule.html

Why Use Visual Schedules?
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/07/why-use-visual-schedules.html

Visual Support Video Series: How to Use Picture and Object Schedules
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/07/visual-support-video-series-how-to-use.html

Product Review of SchKIDules
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/07/product-review-of-schkidules.html

Autism Activity Schedules Video
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/07/autism-activity-schedules-video.html

Bestselling Special Education Supplies
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/07/bestselling-special-education-supplies.html

Product Review of Special Needs Planner
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/07/review-of-special-needs-planner.html

July 2011 Positive Autism News
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/07/july-2011-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism June 2011 Newsletter

We're wrapping up the two-part series on Self-Management of Behavior. Here is the first part of the series: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/05/positively-autism-may-2011-newsletter.html . If you haven't read the first part, you may want to do so before reading this month's newsletter.

Steps to Self-Management based on Pivotal Response Training - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/06/steps-to-self-management-based-on.html

Outsmarting Explosive Behavior: Interview with Judy Endow - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/06/outsmarting-explosive-behavior.html

Review of "Outsmarting Explosive Behavior" - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/06/review-of-outsmarting-explosive.html

New Free Download: Swimming Pool Safety Story - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-free-download-swimming-pool-safety.html

Learn more about Self-Management (Links) - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/06/learn-more-about-self-management-links.html

June 2011 Positive Autism News - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/06/june-2011-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism May 2011 Newsletter

Here's the first in our series on Self-Management of Behavior.

May/June Topic: Self-Management of Behavior: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/05/mayjune-topic-self-management-of.html

Introduction to Self-Management: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/05/introduction-to-self-management.html

Components of Self-Management: Goal Setting: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/05/components-of-self-management-goal.html

Components of Self-Management: Self-Recording of Data: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/05/components-of-self-management-self.html

Components of Self-Management: Self-Evaluation: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/05/components-of-self-management-self_21.html

Components of Self-Management: Self-Reinforcement: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/05/components-of-self-management-self_24.html

New Free Download - Visual Support for Classroom Behavior: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011_05_01_archive.html

May 2011 Positive Autism News: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/05/may-2011-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism April 2011 Newsletter

Here's the final part of our series on telling your child about his or her autism spectrum diagnosis.

Telling Children They Have Autism or Asperger's Syndrome Video - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/04/telling-children-they-have-autism-or.html

How to Tell Your Child About Their Autism - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-tell-your-child-about-their.html

Telling Your Child about Asperger's - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/04/telling-your-child-about-aspergers.html

Video: Should you tell your child about his/her autism diagnosis? - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/04/video-should-you-tell-your-child-about.html

New Free Downloads:
- Pick-up/Drop Off Transition Schedule: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-free-download-pick-updrop-off.html
- "Line Up Balls" (a strategy for encouraging childre to line up): http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-free-download-line-up-balls.html

April 2011 Positive Autism News - http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/04/april-2011-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism March 2011 Newsletter

March/April Focus: Telling Your Child About His or Her Autism Diagnosis
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/03/marchapril-focus-telling-your-child_08.html

Telling Your Child With Autism That They Have Autism
By 5 Minutes for Special Needs
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/03/telling-your-child-with-autism-that.html

When and How to Tell Your Child They Are on the Autism Spectrum
By Autism-help.org
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/03/when-and-how-to-tell-your-child-they.html

Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes
Positively Autism's recommended children's book after telling your child about his or her autism spectrum diagnosis.
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/03/different-like-me-my-book-of-autism.html

Positive Role Models on the Autism Spectrum
By Positively Autism
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/03/positive-role-models-on-autism-spectrum.html

March Positive Autism News
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-positively-autism-news.html

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Newsletter February 2011: New Diagnosis

Information and resources for parents receiving a new Autism diagnosis for their child.
Added February 2011.

What to Do After the Autism Diagnosis
By Lisa Jo Rudy, Autism.About.com
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-to-do-after-autism-diagnosis.html

Recommended Reading Following a Diagnosis
Nicole Caldwell, M.Ed.
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/02/recommended-reading-following-diagnosis.html

Finding an Autism Support Group
Nicole Caldwell, M.Ed.
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/02/finding-autism-support-group.html

Autism Overview: What We Know
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/02/autism-overview-what-we-know.html

Top 10 Treatments for Autism
By Lisa Jo Rudy, About.com Guide
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/02/top-10-treatments-for-autism.html

Terrific Traits of People with Autism
By Lisa Jo Rudy, About.com Guide
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/02/terrific-traits-of-people-with-autism.html

Advice for Parents of Newly-diagnosed Children
From an Interview with Association for Science in Autism Treatment Board Member, Cyndy Hayes
Interview by David Celiberti, Ph.D., BCBA-D
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/02/advice-for-parents-of-newly-diagnosed.html

February Positive Autism News
http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/02/february-positive-autism-news.html

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Positively Autism January 2011 Newsletter

Here is a summary of what was added in January 2011:

Children's Books Rarely Feature Characters with Disabilities http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/01/childrens-books-rarely-feature.html

Everyone's Included: The Importance of Children's Books about Disability http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/01/everyones-included-importance-of.html

Children's Books about Autism http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/01/childrens-books-about-autism.html

Nominate Positively Autism for Readers' Choice Awards http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/01/nominate-positively-autism-for-readers.html

New Free Download - Treasure Chest Reward/Reinforcement System http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/01/new-free-download-treasure-chest-reward.html

January Positive Autism News http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/01/january-positive-autism-news.html

Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/PositivelyAutismcom/133524426684006 and to check out a new free resource every weekday at Daily Autism Freebie - http://daily-autism-freebie.blogspot.com/ .

Sincerely,
Nicole Caldwell, M.Ed.
Editor, Positively Autism

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