Autism Digest
Oct 111 min read
Deck the Halls with Conversation Cues: Autism-Friendly Holiday Placemats
The holiday season is a time for connection, but for some, especially individuals with autism, festive meals can be overwhelming.
Autism Digest
Aug 201 min read
Back Page Communication with Every Issue
Each issue's back page serves to boost communication board and support expressive language.
Autism Digest
Jun 62 min read
Exciting News: Communication Boards Are Now Featured in Every Edition of Autism Digest!
We are thrilled to announce a new addition to Autism Digest that we believe will make a significant impact on our readers' lives.
Autism Digest
May 303 min read
'The Chatbot has Transformed My Life'
"I feel AI can give neurodivergent people some extra tools, and help them communicate with less effort if necessary," Matthew Guggemos
Autism Digest
Jan 103 min read
Nurturing Communication Skills:
A Parent's Guide After an Autism Diagnosis Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can be an overwhelming experience, flooding your...
Autism Digest
Jan 83 min read
Communication 4 ALL
Approximately 40% of people with autism are like me and cannot use speech to communicate. That adds up to more than 30 million human...
Autism Digest
Dec 6, 20234 min read
Text-Only Prompts
As an early childhood special education teacher, I've witnessed the remarkable impact of text-only prompts as an intervention for...
Autism Digest
Sep 26, 20231 min read
Typing & Spelling to Communicate with Dr. Barry Prizant
Welcome to Autism Digest's special interview with Dr. Barry Prizant. In today's discussion, we will explore the lives of individuals with...
Autism Digest
Aug 30, 20233 min read
A Conversation with Elizabeth Bonker, a University Valedictorian and a Advocate for Non-speakers
Episode 86 Autism Digest is grateful to Uniquely Human for granting permission to use this content. BE INFORMED. BE INSPIRED. Uniquely...
Autism Digest
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Harnessing Technology for Speech Therapy
Study Offers Hope and Insights for Parents of Autistic and Non-Verbal Children Recent technological advancements, such as mobile devices...
Autism Digest
Feb 4, 20233 min read
Let My Typin' Let You See
The Miracle Project's Express Yourself class is comprised of multi-modality communicators who are interested in connecting and collaborating
Autism Digest
Jan 27, 20233 min read
Solving Difficult Behavior Problems in Non-verbal Teenagers and Adults with Autism
The first step when non-verbal teenagers and adults with autism break down is to determine what is causing an outburst or a meltdown....
Autism Digest
Dec 12, 20224 min read
Vision: An Autism Super-Strength
by Lois Jean Brady -- Autism Digest August 2021 I’m guessing it’s no news to parents that people with autism can have unbelievable...
Autism Digest
Oct 19, 20224 min read
Can You See It?
Most communication systems for people with autism use visual symbols. When learning how to use words, pictures are vital supports.