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One family’s story of navigating their son’s Down syndrome/autism dual diagnosis … spectrum disorder (DS-ASD) at the age of 7. I was relieved when we received the news because I finally had an explanation for why he seemed different from other children with Down syndrome. The autism diagnosis also made Jake eligible for … I have found for insurance information. Although focused on healthcare benefits for autism, the information provided is beneficial to anybody with a developmental disability. I provide resource referrals to families of children with Down … Medical Interest Group (DSMIG) DS-ASD committee, which provides expertise to healthcare professionals who work with individuals with Down syndrome across the life span.  What advice would you give to other parents who might find themselves …

How better understanding can support better outcomes in police interactions with autistics… associated with autism can leave some autistic people unable to fully participate in these interactions.  Some law enforcement data have suggested that people with disabilities are seven times more likely to have police encounters than the … major barrier for people with autism and police officers, whether the person with autism is a witness or a victim. Autistic individuals often aren’t treated as credible because of communication barriers and issues with memory.  Behavior challenges … a growing field. Some studies have found the confidence of police officers when working with the autism community is beneficial to training initiatives. They also found that the welfare of autistic people is dependent on the knowledge of the …

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 …