Could It Be Oral Pain? An Overlooked Piece of the Puzzle for Children With Autism and ADHD

• By: Amanda Bertsch, MS, CCC-SLP Sonia Agarwal, MSc Blair Silvis, MSW Dr. Jessica Emick, PhD Fielding Graduate University
• June 18th, 2026
• adhd, autism research, behavior, children, dental care, neurodevelopmental disorders, oral health, pain recognition
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Author's Note: Recent trends in language use within the autism community reflect differing preferences regarding identity-first language (e.g., "autistic person") and person-first language (e.g., "person with autism"). In this article, both styles are used to reflect the diverse preferences of...

The Impact of Autism and Co-Occurring Gastrointestinal Issues on Child Flourishing

• By: Sonia Agarwal, MSc Mia Angeliese, MS, CSP Amanda Bertsch, MS, CCC-SLP Dr. Jessica Emick, PhD Fielding Graduate University
• April 4th, 2025
• advocacy, co-occurring conditions, collaborative care, flourishing, gastrointestinal issues, health, Integrated Care, mental health, neurodevelopment, research, Spring 2025 Issue, stomach concerns
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Author’s note: Recent trends in language use within the autism community show a divide between professionals who often prefer person-first language (e.g., “person with autism”) and autistic advocates who often favor identity-first language (e.g., “autistic person”), for reasons of...