APIC is community-based psychiatrist-directed team that provides hospital diversion services to individuals with ASD, TBI, ID, or DD related challenges.
APIC is a grant funded program created by the University at Buffalo Department of Psychiatry that provides an intermediate level of care created through a community-based, psychiatrist-directed Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) Diversion Team partnered with existing local agencies. APIC serves children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual dis
APIC is a grant funded program created by the University at Buffalo Department of Psychiatry that provides an intermediate level of care created through a community-based, psychiatrist-directed Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) Diversion Team partnered with existing local agencies. APIC serves children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual dis
Operating as usual
We may be a few weeks in, but the interview Dr. Cummings did at the beginning of the month still carries merit as kids (and parents) transition back to school:
http://apicout.org/2021/09/01/what-you-and-your-kids-need-to-know-about-returning-to-school/
Listen in as Dr. Cummings discusses the return to school: https://omny.fm/shows/a-new-morning/what-you-and-your-kids-need-to-know-about-returnin
It's our anniversary!!! We have been bringing mobile care to our patients for 7 years and we don't plan on slowing down 🥂
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#apicout #asd #autismaction #anniversary #continuumofcare #autismsupport #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
It's our anniversary!!! We have been bringing mobile care to our patients for 7 years and we don't plan on slowing down 🥂
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#apicout #asd #autismaction #anniversary #continuumofcare #autismsupport #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Unfortunately, it is one of the leading causes of death in the ASD community.
Mike and Janell covered this in one of their latest coffee talks, listen in and learn key identifiers you should be aware of: https://youtu.be/Ct84IjXxBEU
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#apicout #nationalsuicidepreventionmonth #breakthestigma #autismaction #autismawareness #asd #autismsupport
Join Dr. Mike and Janell as they have a serious discussion about the leading causes of death in the autism community.
It is National Self Care Awareness month - check out this past #coffeetalk where Mike and Janell talk about the importance of self-care.
http://ow.ly/WMAe50FYzqb
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#apicout #selfcareawarenessmonth #autismsupport #nationalselfcareawarenessmonth #selfcare #asd #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Listen in as Dr. Mike and Janell discuss treatments and therapies for trauma and PTSD.
It's our Anniversary Month! Be sure and stay tuned for contests, announcements and more...
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#apicout #anniversary #autismsupport #asd #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #autismfamily #autismawareness #autismaction
It's our Anniversary Month! Be sure and stay tuned for contests, announcements and more...
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#apicout #anniversary #autismsupport #asd #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #autismfamily #autismawareness #autismaction
It's Back To School time! Here are some pieces of advice for ramping up for next week...
http://ow.ly/GrfL50FYz0v
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It's Back To School time! Here are some pieces of advice for ramping up for next week...
http://ow.ly/GrfL50FYz0v
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#apicout #backtoschool #nationalbacktoschoolmonth #herewego #asd #autismawareness #autismaction #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
This week's coffee talk is here! Have your second (or third) cup of the day and listen in.
https://youtu.be/CqFerNWKdeo
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#apicout #asd #autismsupport #autismaction #abilify #risperdal #polypharmacy #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #coffeetalk #coffeetalkwithmikeandjanell
Today, Mike and Janell answer questions they've heard related to specific medications and their effects on Autism.
Autism. It is a spectrum – from slight difficulties, to interpersonal communication challenges, to serious cognitive implications, no one experience is alike.
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#apicout #asd #autismsupport #autismfamily #autismaction #understandingautism #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #autismspectrum
Autism. It is a spectrum – from slight difficulties, to interpersonal communication challenges, to serious cognitive implications, no one experience is alike.
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#apicout #asd #autismsupport #autismfamily #autismaction #understandingautism #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #autismspectrum
This week, we hand the mic over to you.
What topics do you want us to cover? What questions have you always had but didn't (or couldn't) ask?
Leave a comment here or direct message us and let us know what you want to hear as we move forward with our talks!
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#apicout #coffeetalk #coffeetalkwithmikeandjanell #asd #autismsupport #autismaction #autismfamily #wewantotknow #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
This week, we hand the mic over to you.
What topics do you want us to cover? What questions have you always had but didn't (or couldn't) ask?
Leave a comment here or direct message us and let us know what you want to hear as we move forward with our talks!
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#apicout #coffeetalk #coffeetalkwithmikeandjanell #asd #autismsupport #autismaction #autismfamily #wewantotknow #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Autism is costly to treat, especially when it is severe. Thus, early identification and early treatment can vastly change the trajectory of a child's life and ultimately reduce the related treatment costs into adulthood.
#AutismAction
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#apicout #autismawareness #asd #austimsupport #didyouknow #nowyoudo #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #maximizethetrajectory
Autism is costly to treat, especially when it is severe. Thus, early identification and early treatment can vastly change the trajectory of a child's life and ultimately reduce the related treatment costs into adulthood.
#AutismAction
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#apicout #autismawareness #asd #austimsupport #didyouknow #nowyoudo #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #maximizethetrajectory
This is a very interesting study done in conjunction with Jim Henson's daughter. Having seen many patients over the years, it would make sense that an "unemotional" face of a puppet would hold the attention of an ASD child as a way to more effectively communicate with them, since there is less stimuli for them to perceive and synthesize.
http://ow.ly/cZrR50FNms5
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#apicout #asd #autismresearch #autismsupport #autismaction #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Research by the Yale Child Study Center suggests that puppets could be a powerful tool to help children with ASD improve their social engagement.
No, you didn't miss anything.
We are taking a #coffeebreak this week to be sure and #practicewhatwepreach about self-care; enjoying time with friends and family during this beautiful summer weekend.
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#apicout #asd #autismsupport #selfcare #summer #vitamind #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
No, you didn't miss anything.
We are taking a #coffeebreak this week to be sure and #practicewhatwepreach about self-care; enjoying time with friends and family during this beautiful summer weekend.
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#apicout #asd #autismsupport #selfcare #summer #vitamind #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Autism Awareness is not just one month of the year - but APIC's life's work. We believe in #AutismAction and maximizing everyone's potential, including caregivers and families of our patients.
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#apicout #asd #autismawareness #autismsupport #autismfamily #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #maximizetrajectory
Autism Awareness is not just one month of the year - but APIC's life's work. We believe in #AutismAction and maximizing everyone's potential, including caregivers and families of our patients.
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#apicout #asd #autismawareness #autismsupport #autismfamily #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #maximizetrajectory
ICYMI: Dr. Cummings was interviewed by WBEN on several topics last week. Here's the playback:
http://ow.ly/WXys50FHawi
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#apicout #mentalhealth #asd #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
-Also Touched On Simone Biles And The CDC's Mask Guidance Reversal
It's that time!
Have you ever wondered what APIC actually is and how Mike and Janell got their start? Here's your Intro to APIC:
https://youtu.be/Th9PBqY_SvE
Ever wondered who APIC is and what they do? Mike and Janell take us on the journey to becoming your Coffee Talk hosts.
Today commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The law was the signaling of change - structural, technological, and other advancements were spurred by the signing of this act.
Today, #APICOUT asks you take a moment and consider how accessible your business is to people with disabilities.
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#disabilityindependenceday #ADA31 #thankstotheADA #asd #autismawareness #autismsupport #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Today commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The law was the signaling of change - structural, technological, and other advancements were spurred by the signing of this act.
Today, #APICOUT asks you take a moment and consider how accessible your business is to people with disabilities.
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#disabilityindependenceday #ADA31 #thankstotheADA #asd #autismawareness #autismsupport #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
APIC team making its rounds.
APIC team making its rounds.
In Episode 15, Mike and Janell discuss Catatonia and what to look for as related to those with depression.
https://youtu.be/IRUatGxHfZs
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#apicout #coffeetalk #coffeetalkwithmikeandjanell #asd #autismawareness #autismaction #mentalhealth #catatonia #signsandsymptoms #depression #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Listen in as Dr. Mike and Janell discuss something that only recently they've learned to look for related to patients with depression.
Also true. One size does NOT fit all.
An important reminder from our Clinical Director as we continue through the summer and life continues to open back up.
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#apicout #asd #autismsupport #autismfamily #mentalhalth #bekind #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #tuesdaytip
An important reminder from our Clinical Director as we continue through the summer and life continues to open back up.
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#apicout #asd #autismsupport #autismfamily #mentalhalth #bekind #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #tuesdaytip
Great to partner with Sensational Fun!
Depression and ASD - Therapies vs. Medication - which is better?
Check out the latest #coffeetalk from Mike and Janell as they discuss the signs and symptoms, as well as the different options available for treatment.
Be mindful. Seek help.
https://youtu.be/cJf-92K_KJc
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#apicout #coffeetalkwithmikeandjanell #asd #depression #mentalhealth #autismawareness #autismaction #autismsupport #comorbidity #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #trustyourgut
Listen in as Dr. Mike and Janell talk through the signs, therapies and medications to consider.
We've done 13 episodes of Coffee Talk - which one has been your favorite? What topics would you like to see Mike and Janell cover?
Haven't seen them all yet?! Catch them here and weigh in on the conversation: http://ow.ly/i7dK50Fv8OB
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#apicout #coffeetalk #coffeetalkwithmikeandjanell #topics #poll #asd #autismsupport #mentalhealth #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
We've done 13 episodes of Coffee Talk - which one has been your favorite? What topics would you like to see Mike and Janell cover?
Haven't seen them all yet?! Catch them here and weigh in on the conversation: http://ow.ly/i7dK50Fv8OB
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#apicout #coffeetalk #coffeetalkwithmikeandjanell #topics #poll #asd #autismsupport #mentalhealth #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
As we are in the height of the summer season and pool use is in full swing, be sure you are aware of some top #watersafety tips for those with autism.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit-excerpt/importance-water-safety-tips-and-tools#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20a%20pool,to%20develop%20a%20safety%20plan.
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As we are in the height of the summer season and pool use is in full swing, be sure you are aware of some top #watersafety tips for those with autism.
https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit-excerpt/importance-water-safety-tips-and-tools#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20a%20pool,to%20develop%20a%20safety%20plan.
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#apicout
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#autismsupport
#neurobehavioralhealth
#neurodiversity
Join us today on #coffeetalk as we have an incredibly important and serious conversation about the leading causes of death in autism.
https://youtu.be/Ct84IjXxBEU
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#apicout #coffeetalkwithmikeandjanell #autismsupport #autismawareness #autismaction #nurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Join Dr. Mike and Janell as they have a serious discussion about the leading causes of death in the autism community.
We practice what we preach at #apicout!
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#apicout #coffeetalkwithmikeandjanell #coffeetalk #selfcare #asd #autismsupport #mentalhealth #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July!
Coffee talk with Mike and Janell is on hiatus this week, taking our own advice and focusing on self care...but we'll be back!
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#apicout #asd #autismsupport #coffeetalk #mentalhealth #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Coffee talk with Mike and Janell is on hiatus this week, taking our own advice and focusing on self care...but we'll be back!
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#apicout #asd #autismsupport #coffeetalk #mentalhealth #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Have you had coffee with the APIC team yet?!
Well moving forward have coffee with Mike and Janell! We're changing the name of our series and want you to be able to find us - in case you haven't already subscribed on the channel 😉
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#apicout #coffeetalk #learnnewthings #asd #autismsupport #mentalhealth #ptsdawareness #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Have you had coffee with the APIC team yet?!
Well moving forward have coffee with Mike and Janell! We're changing the name of our series and want you to be able to find us - in case you haven't already subscribed on the channel 😉
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#apicout #coffeetalk #learnnewthings #asd #autismsupport #mentalhealth #ptsdawareness #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
The next coffee talk coming at ya! Listen in as Mike and Janell discuss the second part of Trauma and PTSD.
https://youtu.be/_nQajP3UjGc
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#apicout #ptsdawarenessmonth #traumainformedcare #autismsupport #asd #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth
Listen in as Dr. Mike and Janell discuss treatments and therapies for trauma and PTSD.
Have you seen our latest episodes?! Check them out on our youtube channel and tune in next week as we celebrate our 10th one!
http://ow.ly/u3HD50F2WnH
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#apicout #asd #autismawareness #autismwarriors #coffeetalk #tunein #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #mobileheathcare #mentalhealth #spectrum #youtube
Have you seen our latest episodes?! Check them out on our youtube channel and tune in next week as we celebrate our 10th one!
http://ow.ly/u3HD50F2WnH
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#apicout #asd #autismawareness #autismwarriors #coffeetalk #tunein #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #mobileheathcare #mentalhealth #spectrum #youtube
#APICout is back taking #mobilehealth to old heights as they fly to NYC to visit one of their partners.
CONTEST CHALLENGE:
> Go to our youtube channel - http://ow.ly/HYma50F0nDm
(or search APICOUT on youtube)
>Subscribe to the channel
> You will be entered into a raffle to win a prize from the APIC team!
Ends today (6/1) at 6PM.
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#apicout #autismawareness #asd #autismspectrum #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #autismawarriors #youtube #subscribe #newyorkcity #NYSTART #opwdd
#APICout is back taking #mobilehealth to old heights as they fly to NYC to visit one of their partners.
CONTEST CHALLENGE:
> Go to our youtube channel - http://ow.ly/HYma50F0nDm
(or search APICOUT on youtube)
>Subscribe to the channel
> You will be entered into a raffle to win a prize from the APIC team!
Ends today (6/1) at 6PM.
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#apicout #autismawareness #asd #autismspectrum #neurodiversity #neurobehavioralhealth #autismawarriors #youtube #subscribe #newyorkcity #NYSTART #opwdd
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