EP 83: The Failures of Speech Therapy
About this episode
Laura shares her advocacy journey for her son Ethan, highlighting the challenges faced in speech therapy and the importance of recognizing unique needs in the autism community.
Laura shares her journey advocating for her son Ethan, who communicates with a high-tech AAC device, proving that non-speaking doesn't mean non-thinking. She discusses the barriers they faced with speech therapy, often generic and dismissive, not recognising Ethan's unique needs. The fear and misinformation surrounding autism can stifle potential. Every child deserves a voice, and it’s critical for parents to push back against outdated assumptions. Join us in advocating for better support and understanding in the autism community. Laura's website: https://www.spinningworldofautism.com/ Campaign link: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764248 This punchy 30 minute episode is packed to the brim with useful insights and tips to bring in to your own home and classroom. Have you been following Jordan @sensoryclass on social media for a while and want to hear more behind the scenes stories from inside her sensory classroom, then you're in the right place. LISTEN/ SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://sensoryclassroom.org/pages/podcast Subscribe to support the pod, so we can continue to produce this free content for you all.
People in this episode
Host: Jordan Garratt
Guest: Laura
Topics covered
- speech therapy
- autism advocacy
- AAC devices
- parenting
- communication barriers
Keywords
- speech therapy
- autism
- AAC device
- advocacy
- communication
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Spinning World of Autism
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- EP 85: Movement Therapy
- EP 84: Transitioning into Adulthood
- EP 82: How to Support Sensory Regulation at Home and School with @the_optimisticOT
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