April is National Autism Awareness Month. The latest research from the Center of Disease Control indicates a possible increase in autism prevalence rates from 1 in 88 children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to 1 in 50 (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr065.pdf). Additionally, major changes to the definition of autism have been approved for the DSM-V (https://www.autism-society.org/news/autism-society-responds-to-3.html). These factors demonstrate that now, more than ever, it is imperative that SLPs continue to provide appropriate services, education and support to individuals with ASD and their families.
SpeechPathology.com can help you stay current on the latest in ASD research, diagnosis and intervention with these and many other courses:
Video Technology: Reinventing Pragmatic Therapy - Jennifer Jacobs, M.S., CCC-SLP demonstrates how to incorporate free online/app resources, self-made digital narratives and social media tools into pragmatic language intervention to motivate students, meet objectives and generalize skills to other environments.
On the Road to College: Preparing Students with HFA/AS - Lisa Audet, Ph.D., CCC-SLP discusses how to use strengths students with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome possess to build success in college and beyond. Strategies to address challenges are also shared to better prepare youth with HSA/AS for the post secondary world.
Visual Strategies to Overcome Behavior Challenges in ASD - Linda Hodgdon, M.Ed., CCC-SLP discusses the use of visual strategies, including a range of low tech to high tech like iPads® and Apps, to capitalize on students’ strengths and alter many communication and behavior difficulties related to time, travel and transition.
An Update to the Great 8 for SLPs and ASDs - Lynn Dudek, M.S., M.B.A., CCC-SLP provides updated information on the eight areas that are necessary for the SLP to provide successful intervention for an individual with an ASD.
iPad® Applications for Children with Autism- Gemma White, BSc (Hons), CCC-SLP outlines how the iPad can be used to support evidence-based treatment for children with autism.
Be sure to check out the SpeechPathology.com e-Learning Library for more courses on autism and other related topics.
Sincerely,
Amy Hansen, M.A., CCC-SLP
Managing Editor
