Addressing individual needs starts with more functional communication.
Individuals with autism experience the world differently, and often have challenges with social situations or communication.
Dr. Megan Boyle, associate professor of special education at Missouri State University, is a board-certified behavior analyst. She runs a clinic for children with autism spectrum disorders and prepares the next generation of educators for behavior issues in the classroom.
Boyle wants to empower caregivers with practical and sustainable treatment options for problem behaviors. One step is improving communication and providing positive reinforcement for functional communication.
Focus on elopement
One of the behaviors she has studied in-depth is called elopement, a term used for leaving an area without permission. She has found that this largely under-studied behavior can have several reasons for developing.
Giancarlo DiTrapano, Defiantly Independent Book Publisher, Dies at 47
Mr. DiTrapano championed avant-garde work and relished taking chances on young, untested authors. His Tyrant Books produced some unexpected hits.
Giancarlo DiTrapano in 2013. His Tyrant Books published works that pushed boundaries and gave voice to a new generation.Credit.Kathy Lo
April 15, 2021Updated 5:26 p.m. ET
Giancarlo DiTrapano, a defiantly independent publisher whose Tyrant Books, long run out of his cramped apartment in Hell’s Kitchen, issued volumes that big publishing houses wouldn’t touch and took chances on untested young writers, died on March 30 at a hotel in Manhattan. He was 47.
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen, event venues in Hampton Roads in limbo
The 250-person capacity for indoor venues didn t change when Virginia Governor Ralph Northam relaxed some restrictions. Many venues are holding out for the future. Author: Connor Rhiel Updated: 9:08 PM EST March 2, 2021
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. We ve seen a lot of emptiness in the building, said Megan Boyle, Marketing Manager for the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.
Boyle noted noted the venue in Town Center of Virginia Beach had to reschedule just about everything since the pandemic started.
SevenVenues in Norfolk has found itself in the same situation.
Assistant Department Director Rob Henson said that calendar movement has become the norm for his staff.
It s Showtime: Sandler Center s first event in 11 months will benefit the homeless in Virginia Beach
Comedian Jim Breuer will be cracking jokes at Sandler’s first in-person event since the pandemic hit. The $200 ticket will help People in Need Ministry. Author: Allison Bazzle Updated: 11:20 PM EST February 11, 2021
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. COVID-19 wiped out a year of concerts and performances, practically shutting down entertainment venues across Hampton Roads. When will people finally get to enjoy a show again? Many venues are slowly making plans.
For months now, the Sandler Center has been dark. But soon it will light up with laughs, all for a good cause.
Knoxville Biz Ticker: BlueCross Foundation providing $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
The Knoxville News-Sentinel 12/30/2020 Knoxville News Sentinel
BlueCross Foundation providing $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is giving $250,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee to help meet the needs of community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This gift provides additional support following the $500,000 the foundation awarded to Second Harvest in March.
Food banks across the state have been facing increased demand since the onset of the
pandemic, as many Tennesseans turn to them for support. While many organizations have been able to sustain operations throughout 2020, donations are leveling off and the beginning of 2021 remains uncertain.