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....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Gifts for the Holidays
It's that time of the season! Are you excited for all of the winter holidays to begin, such as Hanukkah or Christmas? I know I'm excited...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Halloween 2023
Happy Halloween! Do you want to know ways to make Halloween more friendly for autistic and neurodiverse people? Here are some tips:...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 23, 20231 min read
AAC
Did you know that this month is augmentative and alternative communication month? AAC has to do with alternative forms of communication....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023
Did you know that the unemployment rate for neurodiverse people who are ready and willing to work is typically twice that of the general...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Oct 2, 20231 min read
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...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 18, 20232 min read
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...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Back to School 2023
Summer break can be tough for neurodiverse people due to a lot of time off. What can schools do to help autistic and neurodiverse...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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,...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Early Intervention Services
Do you know about early intervention services? I'm continuing to share my life journey while providing informative information about...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 31, 20231 min read
Summer Camp Memories
When I was younger, I attended the Marlboro Township Public School district from 3rd grade to 8th grade. In my first year in the school...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Extended School Year 2023
Have you considered for your neurodiverse child to attend extended school year (ESY)? Extended School Year (ESY) is for neurodiverse...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Friendly 4th of July
4th of July can be tough for neurodiverse people. How can you help neurodiverse individuals enjoy 4th of July? Here are some ways to make...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Beyond Graduations
Congratulations, class of 2023! It's a really big accomplishment how far people come in life, although beyond graduation can be tough for...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 12, 20231 min read
Interview with Trevor Kelliher, founder and COO of All Friends Network
Trevor Kelliher This guest is one of a kind! On the west coast of Florida in Lakewood Ranch, FL, Trevor Kelliher is a young adult with...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 22, 20231 min read
Release the Mask!
Did you know a lot of autistic people engage in masking? Masking is hiding or suppressing your true self to try to fit in or meet...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 16, 20231 min read
Mental Health Matters
May is mental health awareness month! Did you know neurodivergent people are more likely to engage in masking due to avoiding negativity...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 8, 20232 min read
Functions of Behavior
Did you know behaviors communicate something to people? Behaviors tells people what someone is communicating. It can be for any of the 4...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Importance of Consent and Assent
When it comes to any kind of therapy services like ABA, gaining consent and assent from clients & their families is super important....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Interview with Luisa Rinaudo, speech pathologist
Who knows of a speech pathologist providing their own private practice!? Meet Luisa Rinaudo: Luisa Rinaudo Luisa graduated from Seton...
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