Empowering Independence: Fostering Effective Communication for Adult Success

Speech Language Pathology: Continuing Education Courses by SLP NerdcastCourse Title: Empowering Independence: Fostering Effective Communication Skills for Adult SuccessGet 0.05 ASHA CEUs and view the full course landing page: https://www.slpnerdcast.com/courses/empowering-independence-fostering-effective-communication-skills-for-adult-success-abje0164Earning Speech-Language Pathology CEUs Online is Simplified with SLP Nerdcast.On SLP Nerdcast you’ll find SLP Continuing Education Courses, Masterclasses and Clinical Resources.To learn more about our services visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNERDCASTTo learn more about our membership and save 10% on your first year of membership visit ▶ https://bit.ly/SLPNerdcastMembership use code “YouTubeNerd” to save.Learning Objectives:Self report knowledge gains related to client-driven goal setting and explain its importance in fostering independence for neurodiverse teens and young adults.Self report knowledge gains related to social and communication skills essential for success in adulthood, including self-advocacy and perspective-taking. Self report knowledge gains related to tools and strategies to implement effective group therapy sessions for neurodiverse teens and young adultsReferences & Resources:1. LaRue, R. H., et al. "Employment and Vocational Skills for Individuals with Autism."Handbook of Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, edited byJustin B. Leaf et al., Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2022, pp. 377–395.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-98507-3_21. 2. Foster, S. K., Wiczer, E., and Eberhardt, N. B. "What’s So Hard about Soft Skills?:When They Enter the Work World, Our Former Students Can No Longer Count on IEPSupport. To Succeed, They Need 'Soft Skills.' And We Can Help Students CultivateThem." The ASHA Leader, vol. 24, no. 12, 2019, pp. 52–60.https://doi.org/10.1044/leader.FTR2.24122019.52. 3. Flores, Deirdre. "SLP-Run Group Sessions Help Neurodivergent Young Adults Managethe Often Overwhelming Social World of Dating." The ASHA Leader, 30 Jan. 2025.https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FTR2b.30012025.slp-dating-skills-neurodivergent.53/full/. 4. EdSurge. "Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever." EdSurge, 20 Nov. 2024,https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-11-20-why-soft-skills-matter-more-than-ever#:~:text=In%20our%20tech%2Ddriven%20world,to%20thrive%20beyond%20the%20classroom .5. Laugeson, Elizabeth A. PEERS® for Young Adults: Social Skills Training for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Social Challenges. Routledge, 2017. 6. Pallathra, A. A., et al. "Psychosocial Interventions Targeting Social Functioning inAdults on the Autism Spectrum: A Literature Review." Current Psychiatry Reports, vol.21, no. 1, 2019, article 5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-019-0989-0. 7. Hendricks, D. R., and Wehman, P. "Transition from School to Adulthood for Youth withAutism Spectrum Disorders: Review and Recommendations." Focus on Autism andOther Developmental Disabilities, vol. 24, no. 2, 2009, pp. 77–88.https://doi.org/10.1177/1088357608329827. 8. Andrés-Gárriz, C., et al. "Promoting Self-Determination in Young Adults with Autism: AMulticenter, Mixed Methods Study." Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders,2025, Open Access. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-025-06045-9. (Replace with exact link if different) 9. Yaar, E., et al. "SPAN-ASD: Pilot Implementation to Promote Functional Goals of Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults." Research in Developmental Disabilities, vol. 155, 2024, article 104864. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37769395/. 10. McDonald, T. A. M., et al. "Appropriateness, Acceptability, and Feasibility of aNeurodiversity-Based Self-Determination Program for Autistic Adults." Journal of Autismand Developmental Disorders, vol. 53, no. 8, 2023, pp. 2933–2953. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36848588/. 11. Martino, D. C., et al. "The Role of Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination in PositiveAdjustment for Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults: A Mini-Review." Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, vol. 4, 2025, article 1542543. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38629412/. 12. Laugeson, Elizabeth A., et al. "Evidence-Based Social Skills Training for Adolescentswith Autism Spectrum Disorders: The UCLA PEERS Program." Journal of Autism andDevelopmental Disorders, vol. 42, no. 6, 2012, pp. 1025–1036.https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1339-1. 13. Autism Speaks. "Collaboration Addresses Transition to Adulthood for Autism Patients." Autism Speaks, 14 July 2023,https://www.autismspeaks.org/press-release/collaboration-addresses-transition-adulthood-autism-patients. Accessed 29 June 2025.