Luci Rose explores the perceptions of non-speaking autistic children’s abilities in educational settings, highlighting how intelligence and potential are often overlooked due to the absence of speech. Many non-speaking autistic individuals have reported that their abilities were underestimated simply because they did not use spoken words, and a lack of comprehensive alternative communication systems further limits their ability to express themselves. This webinar presents a series of studies investigating whether schools tend to underestimate the capabilities of non-speaking autistic students. The research involved interviews and questionnaires with parents, caregivers, educators, and non-speaking autistic adults, alongside specially designed communication activities and standardized assessments for the children. Importantly, the study was developed and reviewed with input from both speaking and non-speaking autistic advisors, ensuring a more inclusive and representative approach. Their contributions were crucial in shaping the research and emphasizing the need for better recognition and support for non-speaking autistic students in education.
Understanding Multisensory Processing Through Primitive Reflexes
Multisensory processing is the brain’s ability to receive, organize, and integrate information from different sensory systems. Primitive reflexes play an
