ABS Kids’ President & Founder talks about Autism Acceptance Month and supporting autistic children after diagnosis
ABS Kids President and Founder Jeff Skibitsky was a guest on Good Things Utah, ABC 4’s live morning show in the Salt Lake City area. His appearance on April 17 was in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month.
The interview focused on what autism acceptance means, and what options are available to parents and caregivers who want to get a diagnosis for their child. Jeff also talked about what options and resources are available for children after they are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), noting that children can be diagnosed as early as 18 months old.
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He highlighted the unique nature of autism as a spectrum disorder, underlining the need for personalized therapy to address each child’s specific needs. He also shared the prevalence of ASD diagnoses in Utah, where 1 in 40 8-year-olds are diagnosed with autism, according to a recent CDC report.
One of the highlights of the conversation was the importance of celebrating milestones and breakthroughs, both big and small – what Jeff called “wins.”
ABS Kids offers a range of therapy options, including center-based, at-home, in-school, or hybrid approaches, ensuring accessibility for all families. For more information about early intervention and diagnoses, visit our Autism Diagnosis page.
