Neurodiversity Affirming Dynamic Assessment Strategies for SLPs with Chris Wenger
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Guest: Chris Wenger, MS, CCC-SLP - Chris will explore key strategies for neurodiversity-affirming assessments in this one-hour conversational audio course podcast. Designed to equip speech therapists with key strategies and understanding for serving neurodivergent populations, this audio course dives into foundational concepts of neurodiversity and its critical role in assessments. It also addresses how to recognize and counteract biases in standardized assessments that may lead to inaccurate outcomes and stigmatize neurodivergent individuals. The course wraps up with an introduction to a dynamic assessment methodology, equipping clinicians with perspectives that encourage a comprehensive understanding of their students, enhance well-being, and lay the groundwork for meaningful support.
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