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A full semantic toolbox is essential for autism research and practice to thrive By Alison Singer, Amy Lutz, Jill Escher, Alycia Halladay 12/12/22 Abstract Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with a highly diverse set of challenges, disabilities, impairments and strengths. Recently, it has been suggested that researchers and practitioners avoid using certain…
We can answer autism’s big questions. The key is hiding in plain sight.
— By Alexander MacInnis Families affected by autism need answers to critically important questions. They have questions about many things, such as the causes of autism, effective treatments, and prevention of developmental disability in future children. Who will care for today’s children and young adults with autism when their parents can’t do it anymore? Are…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Disability Advocates Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Budget Hearings
Reposted from: Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration Last week, Governor Newsom released his May Revise 2024-25 budget plan that maintained his January proposal to balance his budget with a $1 billion cut to funding vital disability services and supports, including an additional $25 million in cuts. This devastating…
SFASA Halloween in the News!
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What the New CDC Autism Numbers Actually Tell You
This post is adapted from an article I wrote before the CDC published their new autism report on April 15: https://autismloveandscience.substack.com/publish/post/161442763 On April 15, 2025, the CDC issued a new report on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among children born in two different years — 2014 and 2018. They report the prevalence for each of those…
The Autism Schism
Two Communities Divided by One Word The idea of “the autism community” sounds good. But there isn’t one. There are at least two autism communities—perhaps more. The word “autism” applies to both, but that word has multiple meanings, dividing the groups that use it. To illustrate, let’s consider two main groups. These are not exact,…
A Full Semantic Toolbox for Autism Research
A full semantic toolbox is essential for autism research and practice to thrive By Alison Singer, Amy Lutz, Jill Escher, Alycia Halladay 12/12/22 Abstract Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with a highly diverse set of challenges, disabilities, impairments and strengths. Recently, it has been suggested that researchers and practitioners avoid using certain…
We can answer autism’s big questions. The key is hiding in plain sight.
— By Alexander MacInnis Families affected by autism need answers to critically important questions. They have questions about many things, such as the causes of autism, effective treatments, and prevention of developmental disability in future children. Who will care for today’s children and young adults with autism when their parents can’t do it anymore? Are…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Disability Advocates Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Budget Hearings
Reposted from: Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration Last week, Governor Newsom released his May Revise 2024-25 budget plan that maintained his January proposal to balance his budget with a $1 billion cut to funding vital disability services and supports, including an additional $25 million in cuts. This devastating…
SFASA Halloween in the News!
In the News SFASA’s Totally Unspooky Halloween with the Animals was great fun! We appreciated all the help from Animal Assisted Happiness, and imagine our surprise to find ourselves hoppping into the local news—in bunny costume no less! “SUNNYVALE — On Halloween night, kids of all ages will be hitting the streets, looking for…
What the New CDC Autism Numbers Actually Tell You
This post is adapted from an article I wrote before the CDC published their new autism report on April 15: https://autismloveandscience.substack.com/publish/post/161442763 On April 15, 2025, the CDC issued a new report on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among children born in two different years — 2014 and 2018. They report the prevalence for each of those…
The Autism Schism
Two Communities Divided by One Word The idea of “the autism community” sounds good. But there isn’t one. There are at least two autism communities—perhaps more. The word “autism” applies to both, but that word has multiple meanings, dividing the groups that use it. To illustrate, let’s consider two main groups. These are not exact,…
A Full Semantic Toolbox for Autism Research
A full semantic toolbox is essential for autism research and practice to thrive By Alison Singer, Amy Lutz, Jill Escher, Alycia Halladay 12/12/22 Abstract Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with a highly diverse set of challenges, disabilities, impairments and strengths. Recently, it has been suggested that researchers and practitioners avoid using certain…
We can answer autism’s big questions. The key is hiding in plain sight.
— By Alexander MacInnis Families affected by autism need answers to critically important questions. They have questions about many things, such as the causes of autism, effective treatments, and prevention of developmental disability in future children. Who will care for today’s children and young adults with autism when their parents can’t do it anymore? Are…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Disability Advocates Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Budget Hearings
Reposted from: Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration Last week, Governor Newsom released his May Revise 2024-25 budget plan that maintained his January proposal to balance his budget with a $1 billion cut to funding vital disability services and supports, including an additional $25 million in cuts. This devastating…
SFASA Halloween in the News!
In the News SFASA’s Totally Unspooky Halloween with the Animals was great fun! We appreciated all the help from Animal Assisted Happiness, and imagine our surprise to find ourselves hoppping into the local news—in bunny costume no less! “SUNNYVALE — On Halloween night, kids of all ages will be hitting the streets, looking for…
What the New CDC Autism Numbers Actually Tell You
This post is adapted from an article I wrote before the CDC published their new autism report on April 15: https://autismloveandscience.substack.com/publish/post/161442763 On April 15, 2025, the CDC issued a new report on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among children born in two different years — 2014 and 2018. They report the prevalence for each of those…
The Autism Schism
Two Communities Divided by One Word The idea of “the autism community” sounds good. But there isn’t one. There are at least two autism communities—perhaps more. The word “autism” applies to both, but that word has multiple meanings, dividing the groups that use it. To illustrate, let’s consider two main groups. These are not exact,…