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Briana Brukilacchio
ContributorBriana Brukilacchio has worked with autistic individuals and their families in many settings. From schools and summer camps to research labs and psychiatric clinics, she has made it her mission to meet and learn from as many people on the spectrum as possible. She holds a Masters of Education in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is pursuing a PhD in Educational Psychology, specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology, at the University of Texas at Austin.
Articles by Briana
Classroom Strategies Cool Down Spaces: Best Practices for Managing Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom or the Home
Parents and teachers can feel confused and uncomfortable when students shout, cry, or act in ways that appear developmentally or culturally inappropriate. It’s helpful to learn who you can turn to for training or advice on behavior management and it’s equally useful to learn a f
Briana Brukilacchio
Sep 19, 2016 · 6 min read
6 Strategies to Prepare Your Child for Back to School, Haircuts, Hospital Visits, And More!
Preparing Your Child with Autism for the New Year Activities that are comforting, thrilling, or intolerable to people with autism can vary considerably from what a neuro-typical child or adult may experience in the same situation. For example, haircuts or birthday parties can be
Briana Brukilacchio
Aug 14, 2016 · 6 min read
Transition: A Guide to College Readiness and Applications for Students with Autism
Tips and Strategies for Transitioning to College with Autism Of the roughly 50,000 young Americans with autism who graduate from high school each year, less than 7,000 end up with a college degree (Wei et al 2015). This discouraging statistic has given rise to countless transiti
Briana Brukilacchio
Jul 1, 2016 · 6 min read
Life Skills & Transitions Raising Money for Autism? Find Out Where Your Dollars Go
Guidance on Raising Money for Autism Support If you are helping raise money for autism research, advocacy, or other programs related to autism, it is wise to follow the advice of Charity Navigator: Your Guide to Intelligent Giving. They recommend, at minimum, that at least 50% o
Briana Brukilacchio
Jun 8, 2016 · 6 min read