Aunt, Artist, Advocate: Building Communication And Dignity For Profound Autism with Jennifer McGee
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Jennifer McGee shares her experiences advocating for her son Isaiah, who has profound autism, highlighting the importance of communication and dignity.
Send us Fan Mail The story begins with a hard reality many families face: a beloved child who may never speak. Jennifer McGee joins us to share Isaiah’s path through profound autism—years of isolation in a classroom with low expectations, a legal fight to enforce IDEA and FAPE, and the life-changing shift that came with the right ABA team. What unfolds is a blueprint for hope built on practical tools, persistent advocacy, and a refusal to accept “can’t learn” as a verdict. We walk through th...
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