Articles exploring communication access, AAC, shared language, and how nervous system states affect language and connection.
When we talk about supporting autistic learners with change, we often focus on preparing them for what will happen next. Catching change starts somewhere slightly different. Years ago, I developed and ran a summer day camp for autistic campers, along with their siblings and friends. At the time, I did not have a word for … Read more
Over the years, I have heard parents, teachers, and therapists say: “We tried AAC, but she just threw it.”“I show him which picture to choose, but he pushes my hand away.”“He has the AAC device, but he says the same thing over and over and over.” These moments can be deeply discouraging. Families may have … Read more