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Tips for creating an autism-friendly Thanksgiving… de Gracias respetuoso con el autismo   While Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on your blessings and express gratitude for all the wonderful things in life, it can also be very stressful for people with autism and their families. Autism and … Anne Grego-Nagel, both of Autism Speaks, share their tips for making Thanksgiving an autism-friendly holiday with autistic individuals, parents of autistic children and their holiday hosts. What is your advice to autistic individuals to cope with … can relax. Or, let them know it is ok if they need to step outside or go for a walk to recharge. It could also be mutually beneficial if you communicate what to expect ahead of time -- the timing of the main meal, the number of guests attending, …

Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder… pathologists Diane Paul and Donna Murray. Dr. Paul is the director of clinical issues in speech-language pathology for the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Dr. Murray serves as the senior director of the Autism Speaks Autism … and treating SCD. Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder treatment   Speech-language pathologists also work with individuals who have problems with the non-verbal aspects of communication and social interaction. For example, some … intervention can provide your child – and you – with the strategies needed to make these experiences rewarding and beneficial. We encourage you to work closely with your child’s speech-language pathologists to reinforce the new skills he’s …