In this insightful episode, we sit down with educator, writer, and advocate Meghan Ashburn to explore how we can better support autistic students—both in and out of the classroom. Meghan shares her journey from teacher to autism advocate and how listening to autistic voices reshaped her entire approach.
We dive into:
Why general education teachers are crucial allies for autistic students
How schools can become more neuro-affirming and inclusive spaces
The importance of centering autistic perspectives in both parenting and education
Shifting away from behavior-focused strategies to more compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming support
📚 Resources Mentioned:
Beyond Behaviors by Dr. Mona Delahooke
Uniquely Human by Barry M. Prizant
The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida
Meghan’s website: Not an Autism Mom
The Au-some Book Club – a community for learning alongside autistic voices
📝 Read Meghan's Articles:
"Gen Ed Teachers Hold the Key" – a powerful call to action for inclusive education
"Make the School Library More Accessible to Autistic & Disabled Kids"
