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Happy New Year! It’s that time of the year for autistic self-advocates and those who know someone with autism to create goals in order to...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 27, 20222 min read
Open Letter to my Middle School Speech Therapist, Mrs. Smith
Dear Mrs. Smith, I hope retirement has been going well and hope you see this letter one day online. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Overcoming the Holiday Season on the Spectrum
The winter holidays can be so much fun! Although, a lot of autistic people deal with changes in routine, which causes them stress and...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 13, 20221 min read
Interview with Kirt Manecke, author and online course creator
Who knows someone who creates an online course based off a published book? Meet the last guest of "The World of Autism" for 2022: Kirt...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 6, 20222 min read
Common Misconceptions About Autism
I cannot even begin to tell you how many misconceptions there are about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). I listed the most common...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Providing Choices for Autistic Clients
Did you know when you provide autistic people with choices that it teaches them various skills? During ABA therapy sessions, behavior...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Keys to a Fun Thanksgiving!
It's about to be Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving can be an exciting and fun holiday, but it can be stressful for autistic people at the same...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Accommodations and Accessibility for Successful Workplaces
Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 15 live with at least one disability, or that 42% of baby boomers over...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 8, 20221 min read
Voting!
It’s that time of the year when people vote and share their voices on important matters by using a ballot. People with disabilities...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 31, 20221 min read
7 Dimensions of ABA
The seven dimensions of behavior help behavior analysts impact their clients through effective and research-supported interventions. Baer...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 24, 20221 min read
I Graduated from Purdue University Global!
When I was little, doctors told my parents I would never attend and graduate from college due to challenges of my autism. Well, guess...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 18, 20221 min read
Self-Regulation Onto IEPs with Martin Slyngstad
I have a returning guest who wanted to talk about an important topic with our community: Martin Slyngstad Martin Slyngstad is an autistic...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 10, 20222 min read
Inclusive Companies
As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), there are many companies helping people with disabilities gain...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 3, 20222 min read
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2022
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! 4th year paraprofessional & 2nd school year in a public school district in FL...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 26, 20222 min read
Time Management
A lot of autistic people sometimes struggle with time management. This can be due to focus on special interests or even many demands on...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 19, 20222 min read
Extracurricular Activities
Want to know some benefits about extracurricular activities for the neurodiverse community? Extracurricular activities can benefit so...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 12, 20221 min read
ABA Services in Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Many families request ABA services at school for their child, not just at home. How do you add ABA services into your child's...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 5, 20222 min read
Back to School
Many states have been back in school while some have not just yet. Autistic people often face difficulties with transitioning back to...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 29, 20221 min read
Interview with Dr. Jennifer Bellotti, Executive VP of Full Spectrum ABA
I am so excited to announce I reached 40 guests on my podcast series, "The World of Autism"! Over a year now, I had 40 guests featured in...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 22, 20221 min read
Open Book Tests in Schools
Do you feel open book tests should be incorporated more in schools? As a paraprofessional for a few years so far, I've noticed students...
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