Believe in us! Please don’t assess our potential based entirely on our outward behavior or what we may not be able to say verbally.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Many autistic people rely on multimodal communication for accessibility. Kaishawna Fleming discusses why showcasing different forms of communication is so important for disability representation. The post Yes, Multimodal Communication Is Imperative appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Appel à contributions pour la direction de dossiers d’articles Revue Implications philosophiques Chères et chers collègues, La revue Implications philosophiques lance un appel à contributions pour la direction de dossiers d’articles. Implications Philosophiques est une revue universitaire en ligne qui, depuis son lancement en 2009, a progressivement rassemblé autour de son projet éditorial un réseau inter-universitaire et interdisciplinaire de nombreux auteurs et autrices, ...| Implications philosophiques
Travel can be life-enriching for Autistic people, offering new experiences, joy and connection. In this video, non-speaking Autistic advocate Patrick […] The post Travelling with Curiosity, Care and Confidence: Insights from Non-Speaking Autistic Advocate, Patrick Saunders appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Liz Baird Note: This article has been written by an Autistic speech pathologist with professionals from other disciplines […] The post Communication Development in Autistic Children: A Primer for Professionals appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Passionate, young, Autistic advocate, Patrick Saunders, is a 14-year-old, non-speaking teenager with a lot to say. Growing up, Patrick couldn’t […] The post Wisdom of a Young Speller with Patrick Saunders appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
How I Learned to Walk Again – Patrick Saunders by Emma Marsh Spelled by Patrick Saunders Listen to an […] The post How I Learned to Walk Again: A Non-Speaking Autistic Account of Toe Walking appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
TechOWL (the PA AT Act Program) and Oak Hill's NEAT Center (a partner of the CT Tech Act Project) are building community with communication boards for outdoor recreation, learning, and public awareness. The post AAC for Playgrounds and Beyond appeared first on .|
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As an autistic person, I have always been aware of my fellow neurokin. More than aware, acutely aware, a magnetic visceral connection pulling me towards my community. Even as a young child at primary school (unaware of my neurotype) my ‘autdar’ (was very strong and accurate), I instinctively felt the need to be near other autistic children. This makes sense being amongst our own community is integral to feelings of safety, belonging and happiness. But is it time to move beyond awareness? ...| Stimpunks Foundation
This is Not About Me Autistic and non-speaking. Stuck in an educational system that has given up on you. Restrained or rewarded with candy. This is Jordyn Zimmerman’s story and it is shared by so many other students. Watch the story of one autistic woman that fought hard to be recognized and trusted. Share the … Continue reading New Documentary – This is Not About Me→ The post New Documentary – This is Not About Me appeared first on Kids Together Inc..| Kids Together Inc.
by Pablo Hernandez Words are the symbols of great ideas. Words live when they cross from me to you.Words make heavy hearts light,They are thoughts sealed for many to view. Words leave the writer, falling on the page, The meaning they hold tries to talk out.Questions artfully getting my thinking started,Making the solid walls fall to doubt. … Continue reading Ode to Words→| Not Too Trapped In My Head Anymore
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) covers all the ways that someone communicates besides talking. People of all ages and abilities can use AAC if they have trouble with speech or language skills. Some … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
In around 2018 I completed my Master’s degree in Language and Communication Impairment in Children at the University of Sheffield. As an occupational therapist, I set out on the course with the question – how do children learn symbol language? I found my answer through aided language input, or “modelling.” For my dissertation I completed […] The post AAC Modelling in England appeared first on Better Living Through Technology.| Better Living Through Technology