Empowering Eye Exams: Strategies for Supporting Autistic Patients

• By: Elise Huntley, MA, CCLS Dayton Children’s Hospital
• April 12th, 2024
• adaptive environments, caregivers, eye exam, inclusive healthcare, ophthalmology, sensory sensitivities, Spring 2024 Issue, visual impairment
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Eye exam. Two words that can cause a lot of anxiety in families of autistic patients. Questions may arise about how your child will tolerate the exam and what to do if they need glasses. If your child has communication limitations or sensory sensitivities, you might wonder if they’ll be able to...

Helping Youth with Autism and Co-Occurring Low Vision and Blindness

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW Alexandra LaVoie, MSOT Transition Center at the Perkins School for the Blind
• January 10th, 2024
• blindness, cerebral/cortical visual impairment, children, co-occurring conditions, educational interventions, inclusive education, low vision, transition-aged youth, visual impairment, Winter 2024 Issue
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The prevalence of autism has been increasing over the years. The CDC estimates that 1 out of every 44 children has an autism spectrum condition (CDC, 2021). It has changed from a low-incidence disability (i.e., 1 in 10,000) to a more common one. Blindness, on the other hand, is currently considered...

Mesa, Arizona: Leading the Way as an Inclusive and Accessible Travel Destination

• By: Alison Brooks, CATP Visit Mesa
• July 11th, 2023
• accessibility, autism certified city, families, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, hospitality autism training, inclusive travel, inclusivity, Summer 2023 Issue, travel, visual impairment
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Mesa, Arizona has emerged as a groundbreaking destination, setting new standards for inclusivity and accessibility. With the prestigious title of being the first-ever Autism Certified City in the United States, designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education...