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Adaptive behavior assessments, such as the ABAS®-3, capture essential data on conceptual, social, and practical skills for diagnostic and educational evaluations. In a neurodiversity affirming framework, these measures support strength-based goal setting, intervention planning, and individualized supports across settings.

Discover three practical steps to create a more neurodiversity affirming practice from school psychologist Breea Rosas. Learn how to support neurodivergent students through strengths-based evaluations, inclusive assessments, and listening to lived experiences.

Lived experience reveals the emotional toll of developmental language disorder (DLD), a lifelong condition that significantly affects mental health. Learn how anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem often arise from daily communication struggles—and what can help.

Learn how to distinguish between developmental language disorder (DLD) and dyslexia—two lifelong conditions that impact reading, language, and academic success. Understanding their similarities and differences helps educators tailor effective interventions and support strategies.

For the first time, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show autism in girls at a prevalence rate higher than 1%. While the CDC says autism is around 4 times as common in boys as in girls, many researchers think the diagnostic gap between the sexes is wider than it should be. The gap suggests that many girls and women don’t get the support they need to navigate the world. 

Discover how autism affects speech and language through traits like alexithymia, echolalia, and hyperlexia. Learn why holistic evaluations and personalized communication strategies are essential for supporting neurodiverse individuals.

Many children with dyslexia also struggle with auditory processing disorder (APD), which can affect phonological awareness and reading development. This blog explores why screening for APD during a dyslexia assessment can lead to more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.

Special interests in autistic women and girls are more than just hobbies—they shape identity, coping strategies, and even careers. Understanding these passions can improve autism identification and support, leading to greater success and fulfillment.

New research explores the hidden link between childhood trauma and dyslexia, revealing how early stress may impact brain development and learning disabilities. Discover the science behind this connection and what it means for early intervention and support.

Poor social–emotional functioning can impact children throughout their lives, potentially leading to low self-esteem, poor school performance, and higher rates of suspension. A child’s self-concept is closely linked to social–emotional functioning, and universal Social–Emotional Learning (SEL) programs can enhance self-concept, thereby supporting social–emotional function.