Language matters, or does it?

26/05/2023 27 min Episodio 5
Language matters, or does it?

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#1 A light hearted episode on understanding non verbal versus verbal autism & what it's like to have a child who does not use words to communicate. The language, as in words we all choose to use & why they are so important. Tips for those who do not know how to ask a parent of an autistic child about their child's autism & always assuming full competence. The challenges parents of non speaking autistic children are no harder or easier than those of more functioning children. The ever changing terminology around autism & learning from the autistic community on how they like to be addressed. #2 N/A#3 0:00 IntroA conversation killerWhat not to ask or say to the parent of an autistic child: tips 1-5Autism JourneysCommunication & assuming competenceTerminology and choosing your words#4what communicating with a non verbal autistic child is likeTips for others on what not to say or ask parents of autistic childrenChoosing your words & assuming competence, alwaysTerminologyAutism is a journey not a verdict - podcast recommendation#5 Calls to ActionSee website for blogs of podcast episodesShare this podcast with friends, family, colleaguesFashion for a cause tops & T-shirts on website#6 Uniquely Human, the Podcast: Episode Title - Autism is a journey NOT a verdicthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uniquely-human-the-podcast/id1532460901#7 N/A#8 Telling your child they are autistic & planning school visits