Transformative Strategies for Neurodiversity Affirming IEPs with Chris Wenger

School of Speech: A Speech Therapy Podcast

Guest: Chris Wenger, MS, CCC-SLP - Key strategies to make the shift towards neuroaffirming IEPs will be explored in this one-hour conversational course podcast. This session is designed to equip school-based SLPs with practical strategies to create inclusive and effective IEPs that honor each autistic student's unique strengths and needs. Participants will learn foundational concepts of neurodiversity, explore key strengths-based approaches, and gain valuable insights into shifting from a deficit-focused perspective to a strengths-based approach. This course aims to ensure all students thrive in their educational journeys, providing clinicians with the tools to foster a supportive and empowering learning environment.