Dyslexia, Speech Therapy, and AAC, with Jeannette Washington | TBT

Discover what’s possible when communication operates beyond words.  Have you ever heard anyone say that speech therapy is only for children who need to learn how to talk? Or that dyslexia only affects the ability to read and write? Or that an AAC device might hinder language development?  In today’s throwback episode, we revisit these common misconceptions and many, many more. This episode with Jeannette Washington was originally released in July 2020. We’re re-releasing it today to celebrate Black History Month and highlight the great work of Black professionals in our community. A certified teacher, speech pathologist, coder and author, and the digital creator behind Bearly Articulating, Jeannette has many years of experience providing services to people with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. In this conversation, among other things, we discuss: Who can benefit from speech therapy How autism and dyslexia overlap Why collaboration between professionals from different fields is essential for progress Ways in which an AAC device can improve communication How differently-minded individuals can  – and should – contribute to the tech industry Helpful tips for parents trying to increase their child’s communication skills Would you like to submit your own questions for our upcoming guests? Follow us on Instagram @autismpodcast and watch out for posts asking for contributions! We want you to get the most out of our podcast, so your input is always appreciated. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey