The Autistic Special Interest as a Form of Communication

• By: Daniel Crofts, MA Arc GLOW
• December 30th, 2024
• actually autistic, communication, neurodiversity, sensory integration, social skills, special interests, Winter 2025 Issue
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“What is with his obsession with dinosaurs?!?” “She just won’t shut up about Disney movies!” “If these kids would spend half as much time studying as they do playing with Pokémon cards, they’d be a lot better off.” Such are the responses that tend to greet special...

The Power of Sensory Integration: Enhancing Communication for Non-Speaking Individuals

• By: Corrina Riggs, MA, SLP-CCC The Guild for Human Services
• January 10th, 2024
• attention and focus, communication, emotional regulation, evidence-based strategies, non-verbal cues, sensory integration, sensory issues, Winter 2024 Issue
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Communication is complex and extends beyond verbal expression. This is especially important to understand in non-speaking individuals. Non-verbal cues such as facial expression, body language, and sensory experiences play crucial roles in conveying and understanding messages. Sensory integration...