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Discover what’s possible when communication is made available. 

An educator, designer, and social entrepreneur from Sydney, Australia, Chris McDonald is the Founder and CEO of PicSeePal, a light-tech communication tool for all ages, abilities, and settings.

In today’s conversation, we discuss:

• The level of autism acceptance and inclusion in Australia 
• Why Chris is passionate about working with the autistic population
• PicSeePal’s mission and overall vision
• Communication as a human right
• Limitations of high-tech devices
• Some do’s and don’ts of using Augmentative Alternative Communication, or AAC
• Advice for parents and teachers who feel stuck when their students aren’t progressing

To learn more about Chris and his work, please visit picseepal.com.

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