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TheShaferCenter

@TheShaferCenter

The Shafer Center for Early Intervention is committed to providing programs & resources to children on the autism spectrum, ages 18 months through 14 years.

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Joined July 2013
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“If you’ve met one individual with autism, you’ve met one individual with autism.” ~ Stephen Shore
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My autism and dealing with the coronavirus pandemic | Autism Speaks autismspeaks.org/blog/my-aut…
Promoting Independence: #7 Reinforce the behavior! Reinforcement can be many different things depending on the child’s preferences... Learn more at theshafercenter.com/…/…/how-to-promote-independence/ #TheShaferCenter #promotingindependence
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New approach to seat belt safety now helping those living with autism in Norfolk County whdh.com/news/new-approach-t…
New approach to seat belt safety now helping those living with autism in Norfolk County - Boston...

New approach to seat belt safety now helping those living with autism in Norfolk County - Boston...

A new seat belt cover could make all the difference in an emergency situation for those living with autism in Norfolk County.Sheriff Jerry McDermott saidRead More

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Sensory Room at Abingdon Library helps children who have autism baltimoresun.com/maryland/ha…
Sensory Room at Abingdon Library helps children who have autism

Sensory Room at Abingdon Library helps children who have autism

When Mohammed Al Zedjali, 14, walks through the Abingdon Library in Harford County, he is unable to slow down and maintain focus to select a book to sit down and read. Mohammed has autism and...

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A Letter to My Mom. russell-lehmann.com/a-letter…
Promoting Independence: #6 Look at every situation as an opportunity to practice independence. Everything a child does in their day can be a time to teach independence. Learn more at theshafercenter.com/…/…/how-to-promote-independence/ #TheShaferCenter #promotingindependence
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Autism Speaks DIY: Sensory Bottle youtu.be/2EynmvWyZiI via @YouTube
Autism Speaks DIY: Sensory Bottle

Autism Speaks DIY: Sensory Bottle

Create a DIY sensory bottle for yourself or a sensory-seeker in you...

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Our goal is to prepare your child to enter the least restrictive environment that will meet their needs going forward. Parent involvement is an extremely important component of our education process. #TheShaferCenter #autismschool Learn more at theshafercenter.com/our-prog…
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Six Flags will offer specialized services to individuals with autism and sensory needs at its parks fox2detroit.com/news/six-fla…

Six Flags will offer specialized services to individuals with autism and sensory needs at its parks

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that each of its 26 parks will earn the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation.

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Promoting Independence: #5 Set the child up for success. Learn more at theshafercenter.com/…/…/how-to-promote-independence/ #TheShaferCenter #promotingindependence
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Promoting Independence: #4 Give multiple opportunities to practice. The more opportunities to practice, the faster the child will acquire a skill. Learn more at theshafercenter.com/2019/03/… #TheShaferCenter #promotingindependence
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Towson Coach Using Basketball To Raise Autism Awareness via @forbes forbes.com/sites/andyfrye/20…
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Promoting Independence: #3 Start Small. Break down a task. For example, instead of targeting the whole task of brushing teeth, target each part. Learn more at theshafercenter.com/2019/03/… #TheShaferCenter #promotingindependence
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Get to Know the Individualized Education Programs at The Shafer Center to Meet Your Child’s Unique Needs. #autismschool #TheShaferCenter Learn more at theshafercenter.com/our-prog…
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Get to Know the Individualized Education Programs at The Shafer Center to Meet Your Child’s Unique Needs. #autismschool #TheShaferCenter Learn more at theshafercenter.com/our-prog…
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Promoting Independence: #2 Teaching independence takes patience. Each skill will take a lot of practice. It is extremely challenging to be completely independent the first time you try something new. #promotingindependence Learn more at theshafercenter.com/2019/03/…

How to Promote Independence | The Shafer Center

How do I promote independence? One of the most important things to think about, when promoting independence, is prompting and prompt fading.

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VA bill looks to create an alert program for missing children with Autism wusa9.com/article/news/healt… via @WUSA9
VA bill looks to create an alert program for missing children with Autism

VA bill looks to create an alert program for missing children with Autism

The bill's sponsor said he's open to amending his legislation to include the coverage of children with other developmental and intellectual needs.

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Letter to the Neurotypical Sibling of a Child on the Autism Spectrum themighty.com/2019/12/neurot…
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Making Happy Holidays: Tips for autistic people | Autism Speaks autismspeaks.org/blog/making…
University of Maryland School of Medicine, partners launch autism centers for adults baltimoresun.com/health/bs-h…
University of Maryland School of Medicine, partners launch autism centers for adults

University of Maryland School of Medicine, partners launch autism centers for adults

People with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities often have few places to go for diagnosis and treatment when they are no longer children. The University of Maryland School of Medicine...

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