Independent Living Skills Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Video)
Video Transcription: Keith Massel PH.D., BCBA-D, Founder and President of Vista Center fior Behavior Analysis: As Vista began developing a program for adults, it became clear to me that most parents of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder are anxious and fearful. They realize that they won’t be around forever, and then what? Parents of […]
Naomi’s Story (Age 31)
Adult with Autism and ADHD Naomi is a 31-year-old woman, who has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When Naomi was first referred to Vista Center for Behavior Analysis (Vista) in early 2011, she was living with her parents and working during the week as a YMCA activity […]
Riya’s Story (Age 5)
Early Childhood Autism “I cannot take it any longer! We are moving back to India,” said Riya’s mother with a look of utter frustration. Five-year-old Riya had been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) two years prior, and this news created major chaos within her family. Riya was not responding to anyone; in fact, she […]
Autism and iPad Apps
Apple has revolutionized the way people can communicate and learn. Over 600 universities are listed on iTunes U, which is home to 250,000 free lectures, videos and podcasts. iPods are widely used as on-the-go learning devices by individual learners and students. But it’s the company’s touch screen tablet, the iPad and it’s available apps, that […]