Therapist Neurodiversity Collective’s Neurodiversity-Affirming Educational Courses
- Live and on-demand online professional development courses and educational classes designed for Therapists, Educators, and the General Public.
- Innovative lecture topics aligned with a Neurodiversity-Affirming Paradigm interconnect contemporary research and neurodivergent lived experiences with relevant and practical applications.
- Professional Development Courses include Professional Development Hour certificates.
Therapists: our Collective Members get access to the recordings and professional education certificates for all previous, current, and upcoming educational events. If you are a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, join the Collective here.
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Authentic Connection: Maximizing Motivation and Learning for Emergent AAC Learners
October 30, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT
Therapist Neurodiversity Collective’s Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices Series
Authentic Connection: Maximizing Motivation and Learning for Emergent AAC Learners with Kate McLaughlin, M.S., CCC-SLP
Kate McLaughlin, M.S., CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with complex communication needs. Kate believes that autonomous communication, inclusion, and self-determination are fundamental human rights. She partners with Autistic people and their families to support their AAC journey.
Kate is a certified member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and holds licensure as a speech-language pathologist in the state of Connecticut. Kate is in private practice in Connecticut (AAC Services of Connecticut) providing direct therapy and consultative services for individuals with complex communication needs.
Active members will receive a Zoom invitation the week of the event.
