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Amairani Asmad
ContributorAmairani Asmad is a freelancer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services from Penn State. Her passion for helping people is motivated by her own experiences as a member and advocate of several marginalized communities. Amairani enjoys the positive impact of writing inclusive content and helping others using her education, personal experiences, and compassionate lens. Her goal is to continue learning while integrating her empathetic support for Neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and Latinx communities.
Articles by Amairani
Behavior & Sensory Unified Sports: Getting Autistic Children Back in the Game
How can unified sports help autistic children, parents, and communities, given the lingering developmental effects of the pandemic?
Amairani Asmad
Mar 10, 2023 · 6 min read
Life Skills & Transitions How to Help Your Autistic Child Cope With Their Parents’ Divorce
What can divorcing parents do to support their autistic child or teenager through these common challenge areas?
Amairani Asmad
Dec 11, 2022 · 6 min read
Life Skills & Transitions Hygiene vs. Autism: Common Challenges and Possible Adaptations
How can caregivers identify and mitigate autism-related challenges to promote hygiene adherence in youth?
Amairani Asmad
Nov 6, 2022 · 6 min read
Classroom Strategies Into the Unknown: Explaining Autism Using Children’s Film and Fantasy Characters
How can parents and teachers use fiction stories to positively explain and reframe autism to neurotypical and neurodivergent youth?
Amairani Asmad
Oct 23, 2022 · 7 min read
Family & Home Life Mental Health Empowerment: Providing Compassionate and Client-Centered Support for People With Autism
How can stakeholders use principles of self-determination, individuality, and compassion to support individuals with autism and their self-directed mental health care pursuits?
Amairani Asmad
Oct 10, 2022 · 7 min read
About Autism From Disorder to Divergence: Charting the Progress of Perceptions of Autism
The dramatic shifts in societal views of autism from being a moral failing to a celebrated part of neurodiversity have not been linear or binary. These views have been mixed throughout time and can be divided into three main categories: the Moral Model, the Medical Model, and th
Amairani Asmad
Sep 24, 2022 · 6 min read
Classroom Strategies Autism Service Disparities for People of Color
Changing Our Practices to Catch Missed Diagnoses and Gaps in Treatment How do service disparities impact neurodivergent people and what can we do to provide wider and more inclusive care?
Amairani Asmad
Sep 4, 2022 · 7 min read