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Michelle Vinokurov
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Friendships Rock!
Personally, it was not easy for me to make friends at first. I didn't even know how to approach people if I wanted to become friends with...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Understanding the Difference Between Tantrums & Meltdowns
I cannot tell you how many times that tantrums and meltdowns get mixed up by parents, professionals, teachers, etc. From my experiences...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 24, 20232 min read
Reinforcement vs. Punishment
Did you know we use reinforcement and punishment all of the time, not just in ABA therapy? Reinforcement and punishment are used...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 17, 20232 min read
My Autism Diagnosis
I wanted to share my story again about receiving an autism diagnosis, since I gained a lot of new followers on my blog website and...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 10, 20231 min read
Interview with Marissa Davila-Blanton, BCBA
Did you know there are ABA therapy companies who mainly use telehealth? Meet my first guest in the new year: Photo Credits: Marissa...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 3, 20232 min read
New Year Goals
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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