SLP 256: Fostering Self-Advocacy: Dean Beadle on Autistic Identity in Education

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autistic identity starts with self-acceptance. ✅ Society pressures people to conform. ✅ Negative narratives in childhood impact self-esteem. ✅ Behavior often reflects anxiety or distress. ✅ Importance of understanding and meeting individual needs. ✅ Positive self-advocacy is crucial. ✅ Reframing autism as a difference, not a deficit. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/embracing-neurodivergent-identity Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au