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,...

Comprehensive Approach to Working with Individuals with Autism

• By: Nancy Weiss, MS, CCC/SLP Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
• July 1st, 2012
• Assessment and Diagnosis, behavioral interventions, collaborative care, life skills, services, social skills, speech and language, support, treatment planning
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Families and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders receive an endless bombardment of information pertaining to various therapies and approaches to address their complex needs. Navigating these therapies can be extremely confusing and for many it has become something comparable to a full time...