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Empowering Non-Speaking Students: Tools and Mindsets for Inclusive Schools ~ 1312

Lisa Mihalich Quinn is the founder of Reach Every Voice and co-founder of Adaptiverse. She is a former public school teacher who builds solutions for non-speaking autistic learners. Her work matters because she helps unlock grade-level access and trains educators to presume competence and embrace inclusion. This episode explores how opening up possibilities for communication can transform the lives of non-speaking students. Lisa shares her journey from public school teacher to innovator, highlighting the importance of presuming competence and understanding apraxia and co-regulation. The conversation covers practical strategies, breakthrough stories, and the need for systemic change in education. Complete show notes and transcript: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/empo... Chapters 00:00 Lisa's Journey in Education 04:08 The Birth of Reach Every Voice 11:58 The Challenges of Communication in Education 23:31 Training Educators for Better Communication 30:33 Tools and Resources for Educators 32:23 Breakthrough Moments in Communication 32:43 The Power of Communication Devices 35:51 Breakthroughs in Learning and Communication 38:40 Understanding Literacy in Autistic Learners 44:38 The Future of Inclusion in Education