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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 114 min read
National Disabilities Month 2024
Introduction In the world of challenges and triumphs, National Disabilities Month stands as a beacon of resilience and inspiration. This...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 63 min read
Breaking Barriers: 10 Ways Women with Autism Redefine Success
Autism, a neurodevelopmental condition, manifests differently in women, often leading to unique challenges. In this article, we explore...
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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 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
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 1, 20232 min read
Transitioning into Adulthood
When a neurodiverse child reaches the age of 14, school case managers can begin talking with them about transitioning into adulthood....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 3, 20231 min read
The 3 Powerful A's
Its autism month! I think about how much I've grown throughout my life as an autistic. We all know autism is lifelong. It's important to...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Involve ALL Stakeholders for Success
Did you know people who are in direct contact with neurodiverse people have the right to be a part of their services? If you have a...
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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 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
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 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 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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