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Autism: Understand, Counsel, and Support

May 6, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This presentation identifies and discusses specific early pre-verbal, verbal, and social features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and common co-occurring factors. It discusses when to refer a child for an autism evaluation and how to communicate with your client’s caregiver. The presenters will discuss ASD-specific assessments that may be utilized in an evaluation. The presentation […]

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An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care and Practice

April 8, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This course will provide a concise yet comprehensive introduction to trauma-informed care and practice for rehab professionals. Participants will learn how to utilize trauma-informed care in their practice and explore the impact of exposure to trauma and the incidence of trauma in different populations and clinical contexts.

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Get Moving! Incorporating Kinesthetic Activities to Enrich Outpatient Therapy Sessions

April 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides ideas for incorporating movement into therapy sessions to help accuracy, interest, and investment.

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Floor Play Activities to Promote Language During Home-Based Intervention with Infants and Toddlers

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides floor play activities and tips for caregivers to implement in the home.

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Using Automatic Speech Tasks to Support Expansion of Expressive Language

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource explains how to build language easily from automatic speech tasks to make quick progress on increasing mean length of utterance or increasing spontaneous language.

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Monthly Themes for Multiple Goals Across a Case Load

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource helps guide the creation of meaningful themes/units for each month to enrich sessions and keep therapy activities novel for patients across a caseload.

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Speech Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Integrative Review of Auditory Neurophysiology Findings (2021)

February 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.

A key characteristic in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is social communication deficits, with approximately 60% of children with autism being diagnosed with a language disorder and 30% with minimal or no spoken language at all. The root cause of these language deficits is still unknown. The goal of this review article is to summarize the […]

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Transition Strategies to Support Children with Autism During Outdoor Social Activities

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This is a resource for families and providers of children with autism, who are looking for strategies to support socialization and transitions during restaurant dining, or other activities outside of the home.

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Roles On an Interdisciplinary Team Supporting Patients on the Autism Spectrum

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.

As parents and clinicians begin to navigate the process of an autism diagnosis, this quick guide outlines the roles of various stakeholders. A brief overview of team members is explained in parent-friendly terms.

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