Autism Digest
Oct 11, 20241 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.
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Treatment at the Level of the Family System: The Role of Context in Speech Therapy
What are we, exactly? An individual with its own thoughts and goals? A mass of different cells and microorganisms?
Autism Digest
Aug 20, 20241 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 6, 20242 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 2, 20243 min read
Enhanced Literacy & Communication in Autism
by Gabriel Hannans Gabriel Hannans, a parent, credentialed teacher, literacy specialist, autism interventionist, and social media...
Autism Digest
Mar 27, 20242 min read
Free Autism Digest for Autism Acceptance Month
This year, as Autism Digest commemorates its 25th anniversary, the publication is also celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by releasing...
Autism Digest
Feb 24, 202410 min read
Dani Bowman: Entrepreneur and Star
In this exclusive interview, Dani Bowman, a successful entrepreneur and star of "Love on the Spectrum," shares her unique communication...
Autism Digest
Feb 6, 20242 min read
Exploring the Latest Insights and Resources in the February Autism Digest
Welcome to the February 2024 Issue of Autism Digest. Our cover story, "Going for that Gleam in the Eye: Humor, Play, and Autism" by...
Autism Digest
Jan 10, 20243 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 8, 20243 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
Aug 19, 20231 min read
Autism Digest Interview with Simon Baron Cohen
Lois Brady and Matthew Guggemos, seasoned speech-language pathologists and Certified Autism Experts, sit down with renowned autism...
Autism Digest
Feb 16, 20234 min read
Where There's Echolalia, There's Hope!
By Shoshana Levin Fox, EdD “Do you want more carrots?” Ben’s mother asks, as she reaches across the table to serve him. “Do you want more...
Autism Digest
Jan 31, 20232 min read
What's in a name?
Creativity and Ingenuity in Animal-Assisted Interventions As a Ph.D. student in Political science, I read Bernard Berelson's book: ...
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 27, 20221 min read
"My 13-year-old autistic son is still non-verbal. What is he capable of learning?"
Our publishers, Lois Jean Brady and Matthew Guggemos, got asked this burning question by a subscriber and felt it too important not to share
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.