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...

Autism and Comorbid Mental Health Issues: Challenges and Issues for School Teams

• By: Vanessa Tucker, PhD, BCBA-D Pacific Lutheran University
• July 1st, 2014
• ASD comorbidities, behavioral supports, collaborative care, comorbid, IDEA eligibility, mental health, mental health disorders, school, school interventions, special education, training
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Children and youth with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) represent a variable and growing population in the K-12 school system who may be served under IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: 2004). ASD is, according to the DSM V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,...