

“Home Is Where the Art Is” Exhibition at DDI’s Main Street Masterpieces Celebrates Creativity and Connection
SMITHTOWN, NY— May 5, 2025 — Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) celebrated the successful conclusion of its “Home Is Where the Art Is” exhibition with a vibrant closing night at the Main Street Masterpieces Art Gallery in Smithtown, NY.

Autism Digest
May 72 min read


How 26 Letters and a Space Bar Can Change Your Life!
Access to communication is a basic human right, a starting point, a launch pad, a portal into an authentic life.

Otto Lana
Feb 34 min read


Enhanced Literacy & Communication in Autism
by Gabriel Hannans Gabriel Hannans, a parent, credentialed teacher, literacy specialist, autism interventionist, and social media...

Autism Digest
May 2, 20243 min read


Exploring the Latest Insights and Resources in the February Autism Digest
Welcome to the February 2024 Issue of Autism Digest. Our cover story, "Going for that Gleam in the Eye: Humor, Play, and Autism" by...

Autism Digest
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Text-Only Prompts
As an early childhood special education teacher, I've witnessed the remarkable impact of text-only prompts as an intervention for...

Autism Digest
Dec 6, 20234 min read


Typing & Spelling to Communicate with Dr. Barry Prizant
Welcome to Autism Digest's special interview with Dr. Barry Prizant. In today's discussion, we will explore the lives of individuals with...

Autism Digest
Sep 26, 20231 min read


A Conversation with Elizabeth Bonker, a University Valedictorian and a Advocate for Non-speakers
Episode 86 Autism Digest is grateful to Uniquely Human for granting permission to use this content. BE INFORMED. BE INSPIRED. Uniquely...

Autism Digest
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Autism Digest Interview with Simon Baron Cohen
Lois Brady and Matthew Guggemos, seasoned speech-language pathologists and Certified Autism Experts, sit down with renowned autism...

Autism Digest
Aug 19, 20231 min read


Let My Typin' Let You See
The Miracle Project's Express Yourself class is comprised of multi-modality communicators who are interested in connecting and collaborating

Autism Digest
Feb 4, 20233 min read


Vision: An Autism Super-Strength
by Lois Jean Brady -- Autism Digest August 2021 I’m guessing it’s no news to parents that people with autism can have unbelievable...

Autism Digest
Dec 12, 20224 min read


Can You See It?
Most communication systems for people with autism use visual symbols. When learning how to use words, pictures are vital supports.

Autism Digest
Oct 19, 20224 min read