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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.

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.

Discover expert advice from Dr. So Hyun Kim on administering the ADOS-2 Toddler Module, including tips for creating compassionate and comprehensive autism assessments. Enhance your skills through WPS ProLearn® workshops designed for practitioners working with young children.

Discover five strategies to create neurodiversity-affirming evaluations that reduce ableism and respect the lived experiences of neurodivergent students. Learn from Dr. Bryden Carlson-Giving's insights on inclusive, strengths-based assessment practices in education and therapy.

Navigate the complexities of developmental assessments to discern whether developmental delays stem from autism, trauma, or both. Learn vital questioning strategies and gain insights into effective evaluation methods.

Explore the intricate relationship between autism and childhood trauma in our comprehensive analysis. Delve into how both factors intertwine, impacting brain development, executive functions, and social cognition, providing valuable insights for practitioners navigating developmental challenges.

Sensory toys and materials can reveal key details about a child’s abilities and development—but they also can serve as a gateway to a closer and more trusting relationship with the child throughout an evaluation process.

Researchers at the University of Bath surveyed 303 autistic adults to find out which factors had the greatest impacts on their quality of life. For many of the study’s participants, learning about their autism as an adult has less of an impact than some other factors (Leung et al., 2023).

New research from Sweden shows that autistic young people are more likely to experience mental health difficulties than people of the same age who don’t have an autism diagnosis.

The WPS Graduate School Alliance Program (GSAP) provides graduate programs in psychological and behavioral health professions with access to some of the most trusted and reliable assessments in use today—100% free. 

Identifying dyslexia can be more complicated when other health or developmental conditions are also present. This article may help you map the shared territory, differentiating factors, and key questions to ask as you make your way through a comprehensive dyslexia evaluation.