SLP 256: Fostering Self-Advocacy: Dean Beadle on Autistic Identity in Education
- Author
- Sue Larkey
- Published
- Mon 08 Jul 2024
- Episode Link
- https://suelarkey.libsyn.com/slp-256-fostering-self-advocacy-dean-beadle-on-autistic-identity-in-education
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In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Autistic identity starts with self-acceptance. ✅ Society pressures people to conform. ✅ Negative narratives in childhood impact self-esteem. ✅ Behavior often reflects anxiety or distress. ✅ Importance of understanding and meeting individual needs. ✅ Positive self-advocacy is crucial. ✅ Reframing autism as a difference, not a deficit.
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