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Approximately 30% of individuals with autism do not develop speech that is sufficient for meeting the communication demands of everyday life. People with autism and little to no functional speech rely ...

Improving social communication skills in children with autism has traditionally relied on structured teaching approaches and ...

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I recently received the following query from a non-spectrum or nonspectrum (NS) wife of a man with autism (previously referred to as Asperger’s Syndrome): Question: I would love to understand why an ...

First responders in Berks County took part in specialized training designed to help recognize autism-related behaviors, communicate more effectively and reduce the risk of escalation during critical e ...