CARE Program

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The Community Autism Resource Education program allows caregivers to learn about autism spectrum disorder from experts at the Munroe-Meyer Institute through videos and supplemental materials that answer caregiver-generated questions.

The program is currently offered to the public at no cost, and focuses on:

Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.
Strategies to support your child’s communication and fine motor skills.
Strategies to increase appropriate behavior and decrease unwanted behavior.
Managing picky and selective eating.
Resources in the community.

Introduction

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This video offers an overview of MMI's self-directed Community Autism Resource Education program and provides ways to connect with the participating professionals.

Video length (1:35)

CARE Introduction video

Introduction video (Spanish)

Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Learn common symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, the differences between medical diagnosis and educational verification and explore some common interventions.

Video length (7:59)

Autism Spectrum Disorders video

Autism Spectrum Disorders video (Spanish)

Supplemental Materials

Temple Grandin, The World Needs All Kinds of Minds (1:27)
PEERS® Program Overview (2:41)
PEERS® Example Lesson (51:27)

Speech, Language, Communication

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Review key components of communication, including speech, language, and communication. Compare private and school-based speech services, and explore common intervention approaches.

Video length (5:05)

Speech, Language, Communication video

Speech, Language, Communication video (Spanish)

Supplemental Materials

Parent Coaching (2:27)
School-Based Speech Language Therapy (2:43)

Occupational Therapy

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Learn about occupational therapy, compare private and school-based occupational therapy services and explore common ways occupational therapists support children with autism spectrum disorder.

Video length (12:17)

Occupational Therapy video

Occupational Therapy video (Spanish)