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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 26, 20221 min read
It is World Autism Month!
As we all know, Autism is a lifelong neurological development disability. Children who live with autism will grow up as adults with...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 19, 20221 min read
TV Shows and Movies Starring Autistic People
Did you know more autistic people are working in the entertainment industry? The entertainment industry has been working on including...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 12, 20221 min read
Did you know autism is not only diagnosed in boys anymore?
For a long time, autism has been mainly diagnosed in boys. More girls and women have been getting diagnosed than before due to various...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 5, 20222 min read
April is National Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month!
Personally, I learned about being autistic when I was in 6th grade, even though I was diagnosed with autism around the age of two. My...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 29, 20221 min read
Functional Communication Training (FCT)
What is Functional Communication Training (FCT)? Functional Communication Training (FCT) is a communication procedure in which teaches an...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 15, 20221 min read
One Year In Florida - The Sunshine State!
Today is a special day! My family and I have been living in Florida for a year now. We arrived in Florida exactly a year ago on this...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 10, 20222 min read
Importance of Reading
I was a guest reader for my classroom at work for Florida Literacy Week back in January 2022! Did you know this week was Read Across...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Functional Behavior Assessments
What are functional behavior assessments (FBAs)? Functional behavior assessments (FBAs) are a systematic process for figuring out the...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 22, 20221 min read
Do you think schools are as safe as they used to be?
As we know, there has been an increase in regards to in school bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, and suicide rates. Many factors are...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Relationships and Dating With Autism
Since yesterday was Valentine's Day, let's talk about dating and relationships. This topic can be hard for people to discuss about, but I...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 10, 20222 min read
Verbal Operants
What are verbal operants? Verbal operants are kinds of verbal behaviors people demonstrate. These verbal behaviors in Applied Behavior...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Task Analysis
What is task analysis? A task analysis is an approach for teaching complex skills by breaking them down into manageable steps. Here is an...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 25, 20221 min read
Interview with Ron Sandison on Spectrum Inclusion
Do you know any autistic authors or read books about autism? Today, more autistic people are becoming authors by sharing their own life...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 18, 20221 min read
24th Birthday Post
On this special day, it is my birthday! I turn 24 years old, which is one year away from being halfway of my twenties, haha! This year, I...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Debunking Myths About ABA
As you may know, I was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. I received early interventions, including ABA, until the age of 8. Now as...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 4, 20222 min read
New Year, New Start!
Can you believe it is 2022? The picture I posted demonstrates a new chapter in life. My family and I are beginning the new year in our...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 28, 20212 min read
My Reflection on 2021
How was 2021 for you? For me, I've experienced so much more this year than I've had before. I went through a really big change with my...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 21, 20212 min read
Holiday Tips 2021
Do you enjoy the holiday season? The holidays can be a great time for families. Although, it can be stressful for individuals on the...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 14, 20211 min read
Interview with Kay King on Working as a BCBA
What is a BCBA? A BCBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who works in various settings and applies principles of Applied Behavior...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 7, 20211 min read
Interview with Maribeth Edmunds on Parenting an Autistic Adult
Are you a parent who has a child with autism and/or disabilities? Parents learn that it takes a community to impact a child with autism...
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