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CurrentAnna Dvortcsak, a licensed speech and language pathologist, specializes in parent-mediated intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders. Anna is the co developer of Project ImPACT an evidenced based parent mediated intervention that has been recognized internationally. The second edition was recently released and can be purchased at https://www.guilford.com/books/Teaching-Social-Communication-Children-Autism-Other-Developmental-Delays/Ingersoll-Dvortcsak/9781462538140. This… Show more Anna Dvortcsak, a licensed speech and language pathologist, specializes in parent-mediated intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders. Anna is the co developer of Project ImPACT an evidenced based parent mediated intervention that has been recognized internationally. The second edition was recently released and can be purchased at https://www.guilford.com/books/Teaching-Social-Communication-Children-Autism-Other-Developmental-Delays/Ingersoll-Dvortcsak/9781462538140. This program has also been translated to other languages.In addition to direct services Anna consults with school districts, private practices, and hospitals to train staff to use Project ImPACT and other naturalistic developmental behavioral interventions to enhance children’s engagement, imitation, language, and play skills and to use parent mediated interventions. Show less