…is An Action, https://www.autismacceptancemonth.com/ (last visited April 5, 2019). reiterates its commitment to autism research that enhances the self-determination of autistic people and our community integration. ASAN advocates for a…
…communication, including speech sign language, written communication, behavior as communication, and AAC) devices. There is a robust body of research showing that AAC is highly effective for individuals with disabilities…
…2020); Autism, Pawsitivity Service Dogs, https://www.pawsitivityservicedogs.com/autism (last visited Mar. 26, 2020). ↑5 Jessica Wright, “Depression common among men with autism, study finds,” Spectrum News (August 24, 2015), https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/depression-common-among-men-with-autism-study-finds/; Luigi Mazzone…
…of aging (e.g., cancer, heart disease, diabetes) because they are routinely excluded from clinical trials, and creating comparative effectiveness research that incorporates people with disabilities presents complex challenges.[2] Healthcare professionals…
…your self-advocacy group understand what a campaign strategy is and the steps you take to create a strong advocacy campaign. Download How To Run An Advocacy Campaign.pdf Download Companion Toolbox.pdf…
…community, the muscular dystrophy community, the Down syndrome community, and a wide variety of other parts of the community of people with disabilities that were present from birth and, basically,…
…research by February 14. This round of comments is specifically about priorities related to physical and mental health conditions that commonly co-occur with autism. Submitting public comments is an important…
…One rule that really matters for our community is the Medicaid Access Rule. The Access Rule does a lot to make sure that Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) works…
…people with speech disabilities and AAC users, like CommunicationFIRST. One resource that is underutilized by the research and professional communities is the Facebook group “Ask Me, I’m An AAC User!”…
…education and guidance for providers on the complex and multi-systemic nature of Long COVID symptoms; Invest in basic and translational research on PASC, ME/CFS, POTS, and other post-viral illnesses; Commit…
