“All Done Talkin’ ‘Bout It:” One Mom’s Journey to Communicating With Her Autistic Daughter

• By: Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM Devereux
• July 9th, 2026
• alternative communication, autism, autism services, communication, family support, nonverbal autism, PECS, Summer 2026 Issue, verbal apraxia
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I vividly remember when Annie was diagnosed with autism on Jan. 8, 2004, the day before her second birthday. I had no idea what autism was, other than how it was depicted in the movie “Rain Man,” starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. I felt shocked, worried and alone. I didn't know any other...

How to Best Determine if an Autistic Individual is Using an Effective Communication System

• By: Maryanne Robertson, MS, CCC-SLP Speech Paths, LLC Todd Harris, PhD Devereux
• December 30th, 2024
• communication, nonverbal autism, speech-language therapy, technology, Winter 2025 Issue
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Clear and effective communication is one of the most significant challenges autistic individuals encounter. As with many other characteristics of autism, the communication abilities of autistic individuals present across a wide spectrum. While many individuals understand and use spoken language,...