Supporting Multiply Disabled Kids: Parent Perspectives

In this three part episode, we hear from parents of multiply disabled kids on their experiences of inclusion in the schools, collaborating with therapists, and AAC. This episode takes us back in time into the history of the disability rights movement in the US and then to the present day, with practical advice that should guide how we support multiply disabled Autistic clients. Our guests include Taina Moretti, whose son has Angelman Syndrome; Evie Jesperson, whose daughter is Autistic and has CP; and an anonymous caller.

Episode 56 of the Two Sides of the Spectrum podcast, hosted by Evie Jesperson, Meg Proctor, Taina Moretti, titled "Supporting Multiply Disabled Kids: Parent Perspectives" was published on October 5, 2022 and runs 48 minutes.

October 5, 2022 ·48m · Two Sides of the Spectrum

Summary

In this three part episode, we hear from parents of multiply disabled kids on their experiences of inclusion in the schools, collaborating with therapists, and AAC. This episode takes us back in time into the history of the disability rights movement in the US and then to the present day, with practical advice that should guide how we support multiply disabled Autistic clients. Our guests include Taina Moretti, whose son has Angelman Syndrome; Evie Jesperson, whose daughter is Autistic and has CP; and an anonymous caller.

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