Explaining and advocating for child-led, naturalistic, developmental interventions can sometimes feel challenging, especially when families or colleagues are more familiar with compliance-based or clinician-directed models. This course equips you with practical strategies to confidently navigate these conversations while strengthening your ability to support young autistic learners.
Janine Benner, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, ASDCS, will share evidence-based guidance on how you can communicate the value of play-based, neurodiversity-affirming practices, address skepticism with clear research-informed explanations, and foster buy-in from parents, primary care providers, and team members.
You will also learn how to facilitate collaborative discussions, provide effective education and coaching for families, and apply actionable tools and resources that make naturalistic approaches both understandable and achievable. By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident in overcoming barriers, advocating for developmental interventions, and implementing these practices in real-world settings.
Janine Benner, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, ASDCS, will share evidence-based guidance on how you can communicate the value of play-based, neurodiversity-affirming practices, address skepticism with clear research-informed explanations, and foster buy-in from parents, primary care providers, and team members.
You will also learn how to facilitate collaborative discussions, provide effective education and coaching for families, and apply actionable tools and resources that make naturalistic approaches both understandable and achievable. By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident in overcoming barriers, advocating for developmental interventions, and implementing these practices in real-world settings.
