• Why are autism diagnoses becoming more prevalent?

  • Apr 1 2024
  • Length: 30 mins
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Why are autism diagnoses becoming more prevalent?

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  • Why has autism become more prevalent? And what’s the difference between autism awareness and autism acceptance?

    Guest: Allison Peart, Director of the Autism Assessment Evaluation Center at Central Michigan University.

    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 01:11 What is autism?
    • 03:13 What is the appropriate language to use when talking about an ASD diagnosis?
    • 06:57 What is the current therapy model for ASD? Why is this model used?
    • 11:39 Why is self-advocacy important and how has it improved access to accommodations?
    • 15:02 Is there any overlap between ASD and ADHD?
    • 17:13 Why are autism diagnoses becoming more prevalent?
    • 19:11 What is the role of diagnosis for accessing services and resources?
    • 21:17 What kind of support is available within the public school system?
    • 21:53 What is the evaluation and recommendation process like for ASD?
    • 26:00 What is autism acceptance and why is it important?
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