Inclusive Practice and Autism

In this episode, roles are reversed as host Gordon Stewart interviews Dr. Shannon Barbie, Program Director for Inclusive Practice and Autism. They explore a fundamental shift in education: moving from a deficit mindset to a design mindset. Shannon shares insights from his groundbreaking research on campus accessibility and augmentative communication, offering listeners a toolkit of practical strategies for the classroom—from sensory-informed environments and visual scaffolding to the importance of presuming competence in every learner. Discover how the University of Aberdeen’s Inclusive Practice Project has transformed teacher training, ensuring that inclusion is no longer a specialist's job, but a shared responsibility for every educator.