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 Advanced Behavioral Health
• 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,...

Telehealth Services Improve Accessibility for Individuals with Autism

• By: NYS Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara NY State Assembly’s Sub-Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders
• January 1st, 2022
• applied behavior analysis, autism-specific health care, cognitive behavioral therapy, speech-language therapy, technology, telehealth, Winter 2022 Issue
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Approximately 1 out of 54 children in the United States live with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).1 My son is one of those individuals, so I know firsthand some of the many struggles that can come with safely accessing health care. Diagnosing ASD early in a child’s development can have a...