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What are the Four A's of Autism? Part 1 with Dr. Stephen Shore | TBT


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Dr. Stephen Shore is an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University. He has written several books, including College for Students with Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies, Ask and Tell, and Beyond the Wall

Currently, Dr. Shore serves on the boards of Autism Speaks, the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association, the US Autism and Asperger Association, the Scientific Council of OAR, and other autism-related organizations. He formerly headed the Asperger’s Association of New England and was on the board of the Autism Society of America. 

In this conversation, we discuss: 

  • Stephen’s background and how his parents helped in his development
  • How autism affects his everyday life
  • His strengths related to autism 
  • Benefits of music for autistic people
  • What Stephen describes as “The 4 A's of Autism”
  • The controversies surrounding ABA therapy and Autism Speaks
  • Awareness of autism around the world
  • Meaningful inclusion strategies
  • Disclosure and self-advocacy 
  • For more information about Dr. Shore and his work, please visit drstephenshore.com


    This episode with Dr. Stephen Shore was originally released on August 19, 2021.

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