Connect with Autism

Sleep is crucial for brain health.

Sleep impacts so much more than just bedtime.

In Episode 159 of the Uniquely Human podcast, Dr. Beth Malow shares why sleep challenges affect nearly 80% of autistic individuals and often impact the entire family. She explains how poor sleep can intensify existing challenges, influence mood and social communication, and ultimately affect quality of life.

Rather than viewing sleep difficulties as just another behavior to manage, Dr. Malow encourages us to see sleep as a powerful window for supporting autistic individuals and their families.

If you support an autistic child, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. 💙

Connect with Autism does not provide ABA.

There are some pseudo-search engines (falsely) claiming I am an ABA provider.

I strive to learn and use only neuro-affirming and trauma-informed techniques in my provision of speech/language/communication/connection services.

Always have... always will. ❤️

A nonspeaking client, making choices.
Planning which recipe to tackle, what shape the waffles should be (in his case, Mickey Mouse), what toppings.
Use of vocabulary. Thinking about what happens to your body if you get a burn from touching a hot surface.
Discussing what his favorite berry is. What his “expert opinion” was of the taste.

This is speech therapy. 💙