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Deck the Halls with Conversation Cues: Autism-Friendly Holiday Placemats

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.

Treatment at the Level of the Family System: The Role of Context in Speech Therapy

Garrett Oyama

Oct 710 min read

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?

Back Page Communication with Every Issue

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.

Enhanced Literacy & Communication in Autism

Autism Digest

May 23 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 272 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 2410 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 62 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 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...

Typing & Spelling to Communicate with Dr. Barry Prizant

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...

A Conversation with Elizabeth Bonker, a University Valedictorian and a Advocate for Non-speakers

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...

Harnessing Technology for Speech Therapy

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...

"My 13-year-old autistic son is still non-verbal. What is he capable of learning?"

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.

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