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Michelle Vinokurov
Dec 26, 20231 min read
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...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Friendly Fun Thanksgiving
It's that time of the year for Thanksgiving! Do you want to know some ways to make Thanksgiving more friendly and fun for neurodiverse...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Nov 14, 20232 min read
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...
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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 9, 20231 min read
Socially Mediated Reinforcement
It's amazing how much reinforcement occurs in our own everyday situations. One type of reinforcement that occurs often is socially...
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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 11, 20231 min read
Sara Bradford: Voices Matter
I'm so excited to have a returning guest on "The World of Autism": Sara Bradford is an autistic advocate and mother of her own autistic...
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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 28, 20231 min read
ICD-11
Have you ever heard of ICD-11? Personally, I didn't know about ICD-11 until I began reading Dr. Temple Grandin's book "Autism and...
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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
Aug 7, 20231 min read
Interview with Katie Rae & Stephanie Miller about Divergent Adventures
Do you know people who create a company to help neurodiverse people gain opportunities to travel? Photo Credit: Divergent Adventures...
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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 26, 20234 min read
Paths After High School
Once a neurodivergent individual turns 18 and graduates from high school, services run out. There is so much out there people do not know...
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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 5, 20231 min read
Guardianship
What is guardianship? A guardianship often occurs for a lot of neurodiverse people, which means a parent/adult/guardian has the right to...
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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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