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6 Gentle Ways to Calm the Mind and Ease Sleep Anxiety for Autistic & Neurodiverse Individuals
Image credit: Freepik Understanding Sleep Anxiety in Neurodiverse Individuals What is Sleep Anxiety? Sleep anxiety is the overwhelming...
Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 44 min read
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7 Compassionate ABA Therapy Techniques Shaping a Brighter Future for Autistic People
Image credit: Freepik In the world of therapy, there’s a growing wave of compassion and understanding reshaping how we support autistic...
Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 10, 20243 min read
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10 Strategies for Managing Mental Health in Autism
Every individual with autism possesses a unique, beautiful, and empowering mind, brimming with potential, creativity, and depth.
Michelle Vinokurov
May 29, 20243 min read
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Guest Story - Interview with Armando Bernal, a Trailblazing and Resilient Autistic Behavior Analyst
Armando Bernal is a trailblazing, neurodivergent board-certified behavior analyst who supports patients of all ages. In addition, Armando...
Michelle Vinokurov
May 17, 20241 min read
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5 Ways Early Autism Interventions Transforms Lives
Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors, affects...
Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 9, 20245 min read
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Progress Unleashed: Ways ABA Therapy Meets AAC for Amplified Impact
Unlocking the full potential of communication therapies, this blog article explores the dynamic intersection of Applied Behavior Analysis...
Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 26, 20245 min read
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Unraveling the Power of Operant Extinction
What is operant extinction? Image Credit: Image by vectorjuice on Freepik Operant extinction stands as a powerful tool that reshapes...
Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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Control Issues
I wanted to break down this myth about autistic people wanting to be "in control" of everything in their environment, from school to...
Michelle Vinokurov
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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End of 2023 Reflections
Did you know it is important to make reflections? It helps our own brain development in regards to improving self-esteem and awareness in...
Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 26, 20231 min read
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Changes in Routine
Everyone deals with changes in routine, but this can be difficult for many neurodivergent people, no matter on a monthly or daily basis....
Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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Pursuing Your Dreams w/ Justin Moehn
I brought back a guest on "The World of Autism" who has a special message to share with our community: Justin Moehn is an autistic...
Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Plan for Transitions
Transitions are important for everyone to navigate since we deal with them every day in our lives, such as going from home to school or...
Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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AAC
Did you know that this month is augmentative and alternative communication month? AAC has to do with alternative forms of communication....
Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 24, 20231 min read
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Socially Mediated Reinforcement
It's amazing how much reinforcement occurs in our own everyday situations. One type of reinforcement that occurs often is socially...
Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 10, 20231 min read
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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...
Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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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...
Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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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...
Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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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,...
Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 22, 20232 min read
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Early Intervention Services
Do you know about early intervention services? I'm continuing to share my life journey while providing informative information about...
Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 15, 20231 min read
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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...
Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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