Autism Acceptance: A Word from the Experts
It’s that time of year again, ya’ll! April and Autism are practically synonymous at this point with the month’s activities geared towards...
Inclusion, Acceptance, and the Fear of the Unknown
Humans are strange creatures, aren’t they? We are by and large a social species, reliant on one another for support, safety, and overall...
Being a Partner in Communication and Regulation for Your Student with ASD
Last weekend was an exciting day for the Nashville community of spellers! Our students started the afternoon off with a bang during their...
Understanding Apraxia: The Importance in Autism and Other Sensory-Movement Disorders
“What do you mean my child has a ‘motor disorder’? He moves just fine!” This month has seemed especially full of opportunities to speak...
Going in Circles: The “Loop” of Repetitive Verbal Stims
Autism and Augmentative or Alternative Communication supports (AAC) often go hand in hand, especially when it comes to students who have...
The Changing of Tides
The concept of Autism as a motor planning and sensory difference, in many ways, is still emerging: few families have heard of it, almost...
ASD and Expectations
“Nonverbal” “Low functioning” ‘Negative behavior” “Severely intellectually delayed” “Significantly below grade level” “Unable to focus”...
5 Lessons Learned: What I Wish I Had Been Taught About Autism
These last few weeks have been absolutely full of moments, the kind that make me sit back and awe at the wonders I am privy to. I have...
Speech, Language, and Autism: When Definitions Matter
Hey guys! Welcome back for round two of this blogging adventure, and I hope you all enjoyed the first one back in June J For those of you...
Finding the "Place"
Autism, Spelling to Communicate/Rapid Prompting Method, Speech Therapy, Non-speaking