Embracing Relationships with Neurodiversity
Every relationship is so unique, wouldn't you agree? In the realm of relationships, love often dances to its unique rhythm, and for...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 7, 20232 min
Punishment Route
As we all know, consequences follow after a person's behavior or response occurs. Did you know punishment is one kind of consequence used...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 31, 20231 min
Halloween 2023
Happy Halloween! Do you want to know ways to make Halloween more friendly for autistic and neurodiverse people? Here are some tips:...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 24, 20231 min
AAC
Did you know that this month is augmentative and alternative communication month? AAC has to do with alternative forms of communication....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 17, 20232 min
Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023
Did you know that the unemployment rate for neurodiverse people who are ready and willing to work is typically twice that of the general...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 10, 20231 min
Socially Mediated Reinforcement
It's amazing how much reinforcement occurs in our own everyday situations. One type of reinforcement that occurs often is socially...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 3, 20231 min
Sensory-Automatic Reinforcement
Did you know sensory is one of the functions of behavior? Nowadays, sensory in the ABA field is known as automatic reinforcement. This...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 26, 20231 min
Sensory Seekers vs. Sensory Avoiders
Did you know there are autistic people who are sensory seekers or sensory avoiders? Sensory seekers are those who look to stimulate...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 19, 20232 min
All Kinds of Behaviors
Did you know there are many types of behaviors people demonstrate? There are respondent, operant, and coercive behaviors. These can be...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 12, 20231 min
Sara Bradford: Voices Matter
I'm so excited to have a returning guest on "The World of Autism": Sara Bradford is an autistic advocate and mother of her own autistic...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 5, 20232 min
Back to School 2023
Summer break can be tough for neurodiverse people due to a lot of time off. What can schools do to help autistic and neurodiverse...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 29, 20231 min
ICD-11
Have you ever heard of ICD-11? Personally, I didn't know about ICD-11 until I began reading Dr. Temple Grandin's book "Autism and...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 22, 20232 min
Mainstream or Not to Mainstream?
Mainstream or not to mainstream? That is the question! I've had parents and educators ask me this question a lot. At the end of the day,...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 8, 20231 min
Interview with Katie Rae & Stephanie Miller about Divergent Adventures
Do you know people who create a company to help neurodiverse people gain opportunities to travel? Photo Credit: Divergent Adventures...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 25, 20231 min
Interview with Ninad Ketkar, Autistic Self-Advocate
Ninad Ketkar is a young autistic adult. In this guest interview podcast, he shares his experiences growing up as an autistic. Also, he...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 18, 20231 min
Extended School Year 2023
Have you considered for your neurodiverse child to attend extended school year (ESY)? Extended School Year (ESY) is for neurodiverse...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 11, 20232 min
Vacation Time!
It's always exciting to know that the school year is over, and it's time for a vacation. Many families with neurodiverse children know...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 4, 20232 min
Friendly 4th of July
4th of July can be tough for neurodiverse people. How can you help neurodiverse individuals enjoy 4th of July? Here are some ways to make...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 27, 20234 min
Paths After High School
Once a neurodivergent individual turns 18 and graduates from high school, services run out. There is so much out there people do not know...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 20, 20233 min
Beyond Graduations
Congratulations, class of 2023! It's a really big accomplishment how far people come in life, although beyond graduation can be tough for...
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