Neurodiversity Affirming Practices with AAC Use with Allison Bean

Episode 215 of the First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights podcast, hosted by Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, titled "Neurodiversity Affirming Practices with AAC Use with Allison Bean" was published on January 4, 2023 and runs 77 minutes.

January 4, 2023 ·77m · First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights

Summary

Guest: Allison Bean, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - The episode is dedicated to understanding and growing our knowledge of the neurodiversity affirming practice. Allison, Associate Professor with The Ohio State University, and Topic Co-Chair for the Autism Committee for ASHA 2023 in Boston, who focuses her research on language development in nonspeaking autistic individuals and outcomes in individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication, will guide us on our journey to better engage in neurodiversity-affirming AAC practice. By the end of this spirited conversation, you will walk away with new strategies to support autistic children and their caregivers as they start their AAC journey.

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