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

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education

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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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