Teens and Tweens on the Autism Spectrum

I recently spoke at Fusion Academy on helping teens and tweens on the Autism Spectrum. This rehash at Fielding U is a 27-minute romp featuring an easy to learn, straightforward developmental method and practical ideas for common problems that crop up.

Oh, and there are dinosaurs...

https://zoom.us/recording/play/P802E75uvQCkeRQWcbfnEdc0vwEwzYPhxcieaIlHMwDvtJwydN4SERI6V2R2FefE?autoplay=true&startTime=1567039305000

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Joshua Feder, M.D. Dr. Feder's Blog

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