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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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“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 https://t.co/VG3aHjM0Xb

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Promoting Independence: #7 Reinforce the behavior! Reinforcement can be many different things depending on the child’s preferences...

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New approach to seat belt safety now helping those living with autism in Norfolk County https://t.co/yb3CVURMsj

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Sensory Room at Abingdon Library helps children who have autism https://t.co/5pJyOWsZ4o

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A Letter to My Mom.
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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 https://t.co/KSa0vMv7Id…/…/how-to-promote-independence/
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Autism Speaks DIY: Sensory Bottle https://t.co/CFyQZOYY0m via @YouTube

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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

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Six Flags will offer specialized services to individuals with autism and sensory needs at its parks https://t.co/LXBaEvf465

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Promoting Independence: #5 Set the child up for success.

Learn more at https://t.co/KSa0vMv7Id…/…/how-to-promote-independence/
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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.
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Towson Coach Using Basketball To Raise Autism Awareness via @forbes https://t.co/CO0TKyyV8Y

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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.

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Get to Know the Individualized Education Programs at The Shafer Center to Meet Your Child’s Unique Needs. #autismschool #TheShaferCenter
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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 https://t.co/5tTyzcspa6

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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.
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Learn more at https://t.co/F4fJfbSFqo

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VA bill looks to create an alert program for missing children with Autism https://t.co/zVsF7dJLgs via @WUSA9

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Letter to the Neurotypical Sibling of a Child on the Autism Spectrum https://t.co/4AHn9IMXVo

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Making Happy Holidays: Tips for autistic people | Autism Speaks https://t.co/dptn8Io7RO

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University of Maryland School of Medicine, partners launch autism centers for adults https://t.co/2fjsFgw2ZV