Description
AAC: Autistic Experience, Research, Recommendations
āŗ Presenter: endever* corbin
āŗ On-Demand Course:Ā Learners have access to the course for 180 days from the date of enrollment.
āŗ Audience: Therapy providers
ššš (Therapy Neurodiversity Collective Members, this course is included in yourĀ membership!)
š¤ Why would an Autistic person who has the ability to speak use AAC?
Get ready to find out in Therapist Neurodiversity Collective’s groundbreaking educational experience with Autistic advocate, participatory researcher, and nearly full-time AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) user, endever* corbin as they present evidence-basedĀ effective strategies for accommodating speaking AAC users in schools, post-secondary education settings, and workplaces.Ā
šĀ Course Highlights
ā¤· Evidence-Based Approach: The course is grounded in contemporary research and insights from the Autistic AAC user community.
ā¤· Community Wisdom: Learn from endever*’s lived experience as an AAC user, offering authentic perspectives on AAC communication.
ā¤· Practical Applications: Gain actionable knowledge to implement effective and meaningful AAC accommodations in various environments across the lifespan.
šÆ What Youāll Discover:
š Neurodiversity Paradigm Centered Approaches: Develop a deeper understanding of neurodiversity-affirming practices that support speaking AAC users.
š Research-Based Insights: endever* corbin shares findings from their participatory research on speaking autistic adults who use AAC, providing valuable data for course participants.
š Connections: You’ll be introduced to helpful and empowering AAC communities and resources.
Enroll in our professional development course today and explore the intersections of neurodiversity, communication, and advocacy!
Included:
ā Slide handout
ā Course handout with referencesĀ
āĀ Certificate of AttendanceĀ forĀ 1 hour of professional development
endever* corbin, one of the moderators for #AutChatĀ on Twitter, is a semispeaking autistic self-advocate who is multiply disabled, trans, and queer. They enjoy sharing their lived experience and expertise as an AAC user with professionals, caregivers, and peers. endever* is also proud to contribute to more formal advocacy as a community research partner and as a presenter.
Pronouns: they/them/theirs or xe/xem/xyrs.
Learners will be able to
- apply effective and meaningful strategies for fostering inclusion and accommodating AAC users in a variety of settings.
- champion neurodiversity-affirming inclusion, and promote AAC accommodations access across the lifespan.
- connect with a broader network of AAC users and advocates, and AAC support networks.
