AAC and Autonomous Communication With Kate McLaughlin
Kate McLaughlin, M.S., CCC-SLP (“The AAC Coach” on social media) is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with complex communication needs. She believes that autonomous communication, inclusion, and self-determination are fundamental human rights. In this episode, we dive into how we can support authentic, autonomous communication for our autistic clients.
Episode 27 of the Two Sides of the Spectrum podcast, hosted by Kate McLaughlin, Meg Proctor, titled "AAC and Autonomous Communication With Kate McLaughlin" was published on June 16, 2021 and runs 43 minutes.
June 16, 2021 ·43m · Two Sides of the Spectrum
Summary
Kate McLaughlin, M.S., CCC-SLP (“The AAC Coach” on social media) is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with complex communication needs. She believes that autonomous communication, inclusion, and self-determination are fundamental human rights. In this episode, we dive into how we can support authentic, autonomous communication for our autistic clients.
Episode Description
Kate McLaughlin, M.S., CCC-SLP (“The AAC Coach” on social media) is a Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with complex communication needs. She believes that autonomous communication, inclusion, and self-determination are fundamental human rights. Listen into this episode as we explore:
- The difference between autonomous and independent communication, and how understanding this distinction can open up new opportunities for our clients
- What it means to be an “emergent communicator” and tons of specific ways we can support them
- 4 concrete strategies we can use to teach robust AAC in a respectful and engaging way (Spoiler: not a single one of these strategies is prompting!)
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast
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