SLP 256: Fostering Self-Advocacy: Dean Beadle on Autistic Identity in Education

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · Jul 8, 2024 · 45m

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.

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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