Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder Diagnostic Criteria: DSM-V
Social Communication Disorder is a common diagnosis that may be given to autistic people alongside, or instead of, an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
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Autism & Disability Education
Diagnosed as an Autistic Adult
“Diagnosed as an Autistic Adult” was a presentation featuring Tessa Watkins and Dr. Jessica Maher at Rep. Dan Miller’s 11th annual Disability & Mental Health Summit. This talk was given in person on April 19, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Tessa Watkins joins Dr. Crystal Morrison on The Village Vision Podcast
Tessa talks about how and why they received an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis as an adult and other aspects of being an autistic parent in episode 16 of The Village Vision podcast.
Navigating the Complexities of Parenting with Complex PTSD
Am I bad at parenting or do I have a challenging child? This question may be a sign you’re having an existential crisis.
IQ is Not a Great Indicator of Intelligence
Despite the name, the IQ isn’t actually a great measure of intelligence. Learn more about other scores and how to identify strengths within neurodiversity.
What Does Autism Look Like?
Tessa Watkins, autistic self-advocate, talks about the physical features caused by autism, addressing the stereotypes that people think of, in this 4-minute video.
Brief History of Autism
Not much is known about Autism Spectrum Disorder since the studies of autism are just over 100 years old. Learn about the history of ASD from an autistic self-advocate in this 7-minute video.
Disability & Mental Health Summit 2023
The 10th annual Disability & Mental Health Summit will be Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Beth El Synagogue. This year’s program will feature two keynote sessions, each of which will be followed by a legislative panel. A morning panel will focus on mental health, and an afternoon panel willRead More »Disability & Mental Health Summit 2023
Tessa talks to Biz about Autism on the One Bad Mother Podcast
Tessa and Biz talk about autism in this podcast episode of One Bad Mother. This is a 2-part series because Tessa infodumped during their recording session. What an autistic thing to do.
Connect with your Autistic Partner using the Bond Touch
A product review about the Bond Touch bracelets from an autistic adult married to an allistic one. Learn how we used these devices to amplify autistic communication in our home!
Angry/Violent Meltdowns in Toddlers
Learn about angry and violent meltdowns and the techniques I use to get our family through them safely.
Gift Suggestions for your Autistic Bestie
Shopping for an autistic person? Check out these gift ideas whether it’s for a holiday or their birthday!