Description: This webinar explores the differences in Autistic communication and explains where miscommunications can arise between Autistic and non-autistic people. Our hosts are enveder* corbin and Evaleen Whelton. endever* explains in great depth the importance of accepting that communication is not just speech and gives a thorough insight into learning to use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) while Evaleen defines communication as the sharing of our internal state and gives tips and advise on how to better understand interactions with Autistic people.
endever* corbin is primarily non-speaking and delivers their presentation with the use of AAC. They explain in great depth the importance of accepting that communication is not just speech. enveder* gives a thorough insight into learning to use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) . They meticulously explore the different types of AAC available and give lots of insights, advice and tips on how to start someone with AAC. This webinar is ideal for parents of non-speaking children, teachers and teaching assistants, Speech and Language practitioners, carers and others working with non-speaking children, teens or adults.
enveder* tells us that it is never too late to teach someone AAC and emphasises that communication is a human right. Unfortunately many non-speaking Autistic children and adults are denied this right. Some have no access at all and others have their communication limited with simplified communication methods.
Autistic Communication
Evaleen from AUsome Training explores the differences in Autistic and non-autistic communication. She also explains where miscommunications can arise between Autistic and non-autistic people. Evaleen defines communication as the sharing of our internal state and looks at how we define language. She includes tips and advise on how to better understand interactions with Autistic people.
