The Reality No One Prepares You For | Raising a Non-Speaking Autistic Child | Part 2

Hey everyone,

Part 2 of my conversation with Kathryn Denny is now live!​

We go deeper into Kathryn’s experience raising and advocating for her non-speaking autistic son, Jaska, and what it means to truly believe in a child’s ability to understand and communicate.

​In Part 2, we talk about:

💫 Presuming competence in non-speaking children 💫 Understanding versus being able to express 💫Modelling communication without pressure 💫 Listening to non-speaking voices 💫 Recognising communication attempts 💫 Continuing to believe in their ability to communicate. its a powerful reminder that just because someone cannot express everything they are thinking, it doesn’t mean there isn’t so much happening beneath the surface.

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Lots of love, Rita

Disclaimer: the purpose of this podcast is to provide information. You must not rely on the information on this podcast as an alternative to speech and language therapy. You must always consult with a Speech Pathologist, GP and/or paediatrician if you have any concerns about your child's communication and/development.

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