Bridging the Gap: Improving Health Care Access for Autistic Patients

• By: Elise Huntley, MA, CCLS Sean P. Antosh, MD Dayton Children’s Hospital
• July 9th, 2025
• accessible health care, advocacy, children, communication, health care, individualized care plans, providers, sensory accommodations, Summer 2025 Issue
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People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face significant health care disparities and stigma in accessing appropriate care, contributing to markedly reduced life expectancy. Research indicates that autistic individuals experience premature mortality at rates two to ten times higher than the...

Bridging the Gap: Mastering Workplace Communication for Autistic Young Adults

• By: Kellye McIntyre, MSW Lifeworks for Autism
• December 30th, 2024
• communication, employment, sensory accommodations, Winter 2025 Issue, workplace communication
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Effective communication is essential for workplace success. For autistic young adults seeking employment, understanding and adapting unique communication styles can help create more successful outcomes. Being on the autism spectrum doesn’t mean that you can’t have a meaningful and...