Finally Being Heard: The Power of Unlocking Communication for Non-Speakers
Imagine waiting 30 years to finally share your thoughts with the world. For one courageous non-speaking individual, that wait is over. Their powerful blog post, aptly titled “Finally,” provides a glimpse into the profound depth of intelligence, emotion, and humanity that exists within non-speakers who, for far too long, have been underestimated and silenced. Reading […]
The Long Road to Acceptance: From ASL to Letter Boards in Classrooms
Decades ago, American Sign Language struggled to be recognized as a legitimate language. Today, we’re seeing a similar journey unfold for non-speakers who rely on letter boards and other forms of alternative communication in classrooms.
Announcing ‘The Lighter Side of the Spectrum’ Autism Podcast
I’m thrilled to introduce you to my new podcast where we take a heartfelt, honest, and even humorous look at parenting, advocacy, and life on the autism spectrum.
Part 2: Achieving Healthcare Equity Through the SAFE Care Consensus Principles
Overview of the SAFE Care Foundational Premises It was developed through an extensive consensus-based process, involving a wide range of stakeholders, that the Supporting Access for Everyone (SAFE) Initiative established first-of-its-kind guidelines for providing accessible, equitable healthcare to youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs). Healthcare settings seeking to become more inclusive of neurodivergent patients can learn […]