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facing parents of newly diagnosed
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Jane Asher highlights the many
resources that ASAT has to
offer the autism community.

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Jane Asher offers several important
considerations to guide any and all
decisions about autism treatment.

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ASAT Responds to Times of India: “Autism in India: Challenges, awareness, and the road ahead.”

September 26th 2025 Dear Times of India Editorial Team, We are writing in response to Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy’s article, Autism in India: Challenges, Awareness and the Road Ahead, published on April 2, 2025. We appreciate the article’s emphasis on the need for greater awareness, early diagnosis, and stronger support systems for autism in India. These points…

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ASAT Responds to MSN News and Science X: “New research recommendations for supporting autistic adults to ensure their communication success”

September 26th, 2025 Dear MSN and Science X, We are writing to thank the Science X Staff for highlighting recent research recommendations shared by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University: New research recommendations for supporting autistic adults to ensure their communication success. The article drew attention to research focused on ways to support…

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ASAT Responds to Kenya Broadcasting Corporation: “First Lady Rachael Ruto calls for laws to address rising autism cases”

August 25th, 2025 Dear Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Digital, We are writing in response to your article titled First Lady Rachael Ruto calls for laws to address rising autism cases. We thank the First lady of Kenya, Mama Rachel Ruto, for highlighting the need for laws and policies to support children with autism and their…

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Making Sense of Autism Treatments

Discuss Concerns with Family Members

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Research Review of the Zones of Regulation

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Tribute

In Loving Memory of Allison Marshall

Resource Review

Review of Effective Teaching Procedures: Instructor Therapist Performance Quality Checklists

Perspectives

Supporting You Every Step of the Way: Resources for Siblings of Autistic Individuals Across the Lifespan

Consumer Corner

Parent and Professional Resources for Supporting Siblings

Clinical Corner

How Can We Prepare Our Child with Autism for Holidays?

A Note of Thanks

Celebrating Vince Winterling, EdD

Fundraising

Hosting a Facebook Campaign for ASAT: It’s Easier Than It Seems

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ASAT Responds to Times of India: “Autism in India: Challenges, awareness, and the road ahead.”

September 26th 2025 Dear Times of India Editorial Team, We are writing in response to Dr. Vibha Krishnamurthy’s article, Autism in India: Challenges, Awareness and the Road Ahead, published on April 2, 2025. We appreciate the article’s emphasis on the need for greater awareness, early diagnosis, and stronger support systems for autism in India. These points…

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ASAT Responds to MSN News and Science X: “New research recommendations for supporting autistic adults to ensure their communication success”

September 26th, 2025 Dear MSN and Science X, We are writing to thank the Science X Staff for highlighting recent research recommendations shared by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University: New research recommendations for supporting autistic adults to ensure their communication success. The article drew attention to research focused on ways to support…

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ASAT Responds to Kenya Broadcasting Corporation: “First Lady Rachael Ruto calls for laws to address rising autism cases”

August 25th, 2025 Dear Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Digital, We are writing in response to your article titled First Lady Rachael Ruto calls for laws to address rising autism cases. We thank the First lady of Kenya, Mama Rachel Ruto, for highlighting the need for laws and policies to support children with autism and their…

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