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150 | unlocking the world of sign language with Marissa Ramos @riseandsigntherapies
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇
In this episode, Dr. Tay hosts Marissa Ramos, a bilingual English/ASL speech therapist, to discuss the benefits of incorporating sign language into communication strategies for autistic and hard of hearing children. They dive into the overlapping needs of these children, the surprisingly low percentage of speech therapists who are fluent in ASL, and share insights on the importance of early language exposure. Marissa also discusses her personal journey with ASL and her advocacy for its broader use in therapy. The conversation highlights the significance of multimodal communication and introduces listeners to resources for learning and integrating ASL into everyday practice.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
03:28 Marissa's Background and Journey into ASL
05:36 Understanding Deaf Culture and Terminology
09:26 The Power of ASL in Early Childhood
13:13 Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches to ASL
17:06 Sign Language as a Form of Communication
20:20 Spoken Language vs AAC: Efficiency and Accessibility
21:25 Understanding the Difference: ASL vs AAC
22:34 The Benefits of Teaching Sign Language
25:11 Statistics on Hearing Loss in Autistic Children
28:15 The Importance of Multimodal Communication
33:12 Language Deprivation Syndrome
37:19 Resources for Learning ASL
39:10 Conclusion and Next Steps
RESOURCES
⚡️ connect with Marissa on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
⚡️ check out her resources, including the free 100 word checklist here
⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com
⚡️ join the Evolve Facebook community to participate in the episode Q+As >> facebook.com/groups/evolveautism
⚡️ learn from me and submit your questions [could be featured on a future episode] >>
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