Staci Neustadt

Most clinicians were trained to document deficits. Here's how to write autism reports that are clinically rigorous, affirming, and still qualify clients for services.

Your autistic student scored low on the CELF Pragmatics Checklist. Now what? Many SLPs want to avoid writing goals that teach masking, compliance, or neurotypical social behaviors. In this conversation, we explore what pragmatic language assessments may be measuring, what they may be missing, and how to create more neuro-affirming supports and goals for autistic students.

Many autism assessments tell us what an autistic student can or cannot do—but not why. Learn how a neuro-affirming assessment approach helps therapists identify strengths, barriers, triggers, and emerging skills that lead to better goals and more meaningful support. Watch the full conversation with an autistic OT and Neurodivergent SLP.