Friday Q&A: Laura Brown on Autism, AAC and the Power of Communication

About this episode

Laura Brown discusses autism, AAC, and communication strategies for non-speaking children.

This week, Georgia and Zoe are joined by Laura Brown, known as Spinning World of Autism, who is autistic herself and mum to Ethan, her six-year-old autistic son. Laura answers your questions, explains what AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is and how it allows non-speaking children to communicate and shares honest advice from someone who is living it every day. Emma Spring Bank Holiday Sale is live! Get up to 25% off plus extra 5% using the code MAYSLEEP at Emma Sleep . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Georgia, Zoe

Guest: Laura Brown

Topics covered

• Autism
• AAC
• Communication
• Parenting
• Family Support

Keywords

• Autism
• AAC
• Communication
• Parenting
• Non-speaking children
• Advice
• Family

Sponsors

Emma Sleep

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spinning World of Autism

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