Several studies have reported that “useful speech” at 5 years of age predicts outcomes in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but this skill has been vaguely defined. A recent longitudinal study investigated which specific aspects of expressive language in children with ASD best predict adult language and communication outcomes. Hierarchical linear regression … [Read more...] about Verb Diversity Linked to Positive Adult Outcomes for Individuals with ASD
In 2020, six states adopted the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC). This bill needed 10 states to become operational, and that occurred on March 31st as Nebraska signed LB 14 into law. What does this mean for kids with ASD? Historically, Speech-Language Pathologists are often hard to find, particularly in rural communities. This bill … [Read more...] about New Bill May Increase Student Access to Speech-Language Intervention
Here's a new Autism Minute, our brief (usually 5 minutes or less) instructional videos that provide information designed to add to your available resources for serving students with autism and other developmental disabilities. This video features Edna Smith, Ph.D., who has served as Project ACCESS Director, Autism Resources Specialist, Missouri Autism Consultant and Autism … [Read more...] about Project ACCESS Autism Minute: Basic Concepts That Every Autism Educator Needs To “Get”
We’ve posted a new Autism Minute, our brief (usually 5 minutes or less) instructional videos that provide information designed to add to your available resources for serving students with autism and other developmental disabilities. This video features Terri Carrington, M.A., CCC-SLP, who has served as Project ACCESS Associate Director, Autism Resources Specialist, Missouri … [Read more...] about Project ACCESS Autism Minute: Social Skills
We’ve posted a new Autism Minute, our brief (usually 5 minutes or less) instructional videos that provide information designed to add to your available resources for serving students with autism and other developmental disabilities. This month's video features Terri Carrington, M.A., CCC-SLP, who has served as Project ACCESS Associate Director, Autism Resources Specialist, … [Read more...] about Continuing the focus on data in this month’s Autism Minute