17. The Right to Communication with Darlene Hanson
- Author
- Diana Pastora Carson, M.Ed.
- Published
- Fri 03 Jun 2022
- Episode Link
- https://www.dianapastoracarson.com/podcasts/beyond-awareness-disability-awareness-that-matters/episodes/2147737179
In this episode, Darlene takes us deep into the idea of the right to communication and what that means in terms of controversial AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) methods. She directs listeners to the understanding of communication as a right, and that prohibiting these strategies is, in effect, denying people their right to communication, which is an ADA violation. Darlene distinguishes between the more commonly known strategies of facilitated communication, Rapid Prompting Method, and Spelling to Communicate. And she gives practical tips for how to engage with someone from a "presumption of competence" perspective. I personally LOVE this episode so much. I hope that it inspires many people toward inclusivity in communication!
Links and People Mentioned
Wellspring Guild - to learn more about facilitated communication
Halo Foundation - to learn more about Rapid Prompting Method & Soma Mukhoppadhyay
Growing Kids - to learn more about Spelling to Communicate & Elizabeth Vosseller
Movement Differences and Diversity in Autism... - Anne Donnellan & Martha Leary
Related Links and People
Books Written by Non-Speaking Autistic People:
Anatomy of Autism by Diego Peña
I am Intelligent: From Heartbreak to Healing - A Mother and Daughter's Journey Through Autism by Peyton and Dianne Goddard
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida
Films About Non-Speaking Autistic People Who Type:
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Ed Roberts: Champion of Disability Rights - Diana's Children's Book
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