Speech-Language Pathologist and Autistic Advocate Rachel Dorsey: Autistic SLP, LLC
Financial Disclosures: Financial compensation from ASHA for this presentation; owner of Rachel Dorsey: Autistic SLP, LLC; Lived Experience Mentor for Responsive Feeding PRO Nonfinancial Disclosures: I am Autistic and have friends and family members who are Autistic
Description:
In this session, Autistic SLP Rachel Dorsey explores the formulation of Autistic identity, highlighting identity development as a disabled person. She then discusses barriers to developing that sense of identity and how the field of speech-language pathology may inadvertently contribute to such barriers. Finally, she discusses examples of ways to implement neurodiversity-affirming practice in goal-writing and intervention.
Learning Outcomes:
You will be able to:
Explain factors that impact the formation of positive Autistic identity
List examples of speech-language pathology practices that could diminish Autistic sense of identity and those that foster Autistic sense of identity
