AI-powered eye-tracking is transforming early autism screening by detecting subtle gaze-pattern differences in toddlers years before typical identification. Clinicians can use this technology to support earlier referrals, but comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation remains essential for accurate diagnosis and effective intervention planning.
Autism
Explore the crucial role of cultural humility in autism evaluations with Dr. Regilda Romero. Learn how cross-cultural frameworks enhance assessments, addressing the influence of cultural norms and behaviors on diagnosis and intervention.
Many girls and women on the autism spectrum are still overlooked for early diagnosis due to gendered stereotypes, subtle symptom presentation, and masking. This article from WPS explains the barriers to timely identification and outlines practical strategies for clinicians, educators and families to better recognise and support them.
Identifying autism shouldn’t depend on a single assessment, no matter how thorough or precise that assessment is. A clear diagnosis—one your client can trust, and you can feel confident delivering—is the result of a comprehensive evaluation, generally involving a team of health professionals.
Learn how auditory processing differences affect communication, learning, and sensory experiences in autistic students—and discover evidence-based strategies to improve classroom and clinical outcomes.
Autism is lifelong, but its presentation evolves. Discover how traits may shift from early childhood through adulthood, what tends to improve, what new challenges may emerge, and how to support each stage.
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.
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.
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.
