Self-Advocacy in Healthcare: Empowering Autistic Adults to Take Control of Their Well-Being

• By: Katherine Cody, PsyD McKenzie Gelvin Spectrum Psychological Services
• April 12th, 2024
• barriers to care, community, healthcare, self-advocacy, Spring 2024 Issue
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Navigating the American healthcare system is a challenging task for neurotypical (NT) and neurodiverse (ND) communities alike; however, there are substantially greater barriers to effective care and risk factors identified within the ND community. Research has shown that there are higher mortality...

Preparing for a Successful Holiday Season

• By: Nicole Alicino, PhD Spectrum Psychological Services
• October 1st, 2019
• communication, Fall 2019 Issue, family, holidays, planning, sensory issues, social interactions, travel
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Parties! Gift giving! Twinkling lights! The holiday season can be a source of joy and excitement for some but for individuals with ASD the holidays present unique challenges. With communication, planning, and patience, individuals with ASD and their families can successfully navigate and enjoy the...