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Merope Pavlides began her career in journalism in 1976 as a newspaper stringer. Since then, Merope has written for newspapers, magazines, and academic journals. She is the author of Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism.
In an attempt to subsidize our higher education system, Merope has earned a BS in Journalism, an MA in Communications, a PhD in Drama, and most recently, an MS in Special Education. Her career path has included teaching college and training dogs, a similarity which is not lost on her. Merope has worked with children and adults with autism for over 15 years.
Merope is married to Peter Emch, AA16's Publisher. Merope and Peter have two sons, one of whom is on the autism spectrum.
In addition to editing AA16, Merope offers private consulting services to families, employers, and service providers.
Most adults on the autism spectrum would likely benefit greatly from good case management services. And while many people receive truncated versions of this through one agency or another,
For the past two months, our family has been dealing with serious illness on the part of our younger son. Progress has been slow; baby steps forward have been followed by backsliding.
Last week a 13-year-old boy with autism was arraigned on battery charges in Florida.
A trial begins in California this week that has my attention. It’s not one that the national news media are covering, and the outcome will go unnoticed by most.
Some great tips for teaching an autistic teen with sensory issues to shave.
The term “venture” implies discovery. It means to undertake something that has an uncertain outcome, learning the way as you go.
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In May of 2011—19 years after I was first diagnosed with autism at age 4—I was on my way to receive my undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University.
“I’m just not sure what to do, or how to help her,” my friend Marie (a pseudonym) said. Her voice trembled slightly.
When I graduated from college, I found out quickly that to support myself in the “real world” I would have to work two jobs.
April wasn’t only Autism Awareness Month. It was National Stress Awareness Month too. Coincidence?
Part II of our story on autistic adults living in rural America.
Friday night, Cameron attended his high school prom. This wasn’t his first prom, as his school invites all high school students to attend each year, and Cameron had attended the year before...
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