Branded Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism Handouts

Finding reliable information about Autism that isn’t steeped in ableism and negativity can be challenging. That’s why we developed these neurodiversity-affirming handouts. You can now confidently deliver supportive and parent-friendly information to the families in your care.

IDENTITY-FIRST LANGUAGE
Please note these handouts use identity-first language as opposed to person-first. Please visit this article on the Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s site to learn why.

INCLUDED TOPICS

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • definition, prevalence

• Neurodiversity:

  • neurodiverse vs neurotypical, “different” does not equal “wrong”

• Stimming:

  • examples, functions of stims, importance of allowing stims

• Spoken Communication:

  • examples of alternative communication modalities, importance of getting AAC for a person who does not use (or does not yet use) spoken communication

• Masking:

  • explanation of how it can lead to trauma, brief discussion on therapy implications

• Tantrum v Meltdown:

  • discussion on how to recognize the differences, discussion on how to respond

• Eye Contact:

  • explanation of how it varies across cultures & can cause discomfort for autistic people, explanation of how it does not equate to attention, the importance of not requiring eye contact from autistic people

• Sensory Input:

  • types of input, difficulty processing, seeking v avoidance

• Echolalia:

  • explanation on echolalia as a strength and natural way of learning language, brief discussion on “typical” language vs the language learning of an echolalic child, brief language therapy tips for echolalic child

• Specific Interests:

  • examples, the importance of not removing specific interests or only giving access as a reward

TERMS AND ALLOWABLE USE

• Client will be provided with a final PDF file containing branded versions of all handouts. This will include the addition of a logo and branded colors to represent your practice. This is a digital file and you will not receive any physical items.

• Client is permitted to use files in any print format, some ideas including:

  • hanging as posters in a waiting room

  • handing out to families or members of an interdisciplinary team to support their care

  • sharing between SLPs currently employed by your own private practice

  • creating a printed magazine or book for families to view in a waiting room

• Client is NOT permitted to:

  • remove any licensing or copyright information included on the document (there is a copyright line at the bottom of each page in small font, light grey, which is required by law to protect intellectual property).

  • distribute or post online or digitally where the file is accessible for the general public to download (e-mailing to single families is permitted, but no form may be posted for public view or download on your website, for example)

  • claim the work as their own

  • resell or use for direct profit in any way

A few notes about edits and customization:

Due to the number of graphics and the precise nature of fitting content to them in a way that is both accurate and visually appealing, in most cases we typically do not make case-by-case changes to content within these handouts. The service we provide is to customize these research-based handouts so you have a branded, professional resource to share with families and colleagues. Please keep in mind that the purpose of handouts such as these, as they related to private practices, is largely to establish expertise and share information. If you have any questions about customization, please contact us.

*Kit discounts from prior orders are not valid on this item. Please also know that unlike our other products, this product is not limited within a geographical area.