What is Neurodivergent-Affirming Speech Therapy?

Neurodivergent child with sound reducing headphones on to represent what neurodivergent-affirming speech therapy is at augmentability speech therapy chicago

It is:

  • Believing all people can think, learn, and understand - because they can!

  • Respecting all forms of communication be it AAC, gestures, verbal speech, echoing, etc.

  • Supporting sensory needs. Flap, rock, play with a fidget, stand, wear a weighted blanket, take a break when needed, and more!

  • Providing strength-based therapy by catering the therapeutic approach to how the client thinks and learns. Speech therapy is NOT one size fits all.

  • NOT providing therapy to be “normal” or “conform.” Neurodiversity is a natural part of human existence.