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It’s All Communication: Recognizing Autistic Expression Through Actions, Gestures, and AAC

What if everything an autistic child does—even walking away or pulling your hand—is communication? In this eye-opening episode, autistic retired OT Susan Golubock and SLP Staci Neustadt dive into what it really means to honor all forms of communication—from AAC and gestures to behaviors and body language. You’ll learn how neurotypical biases can lead to misinterpreting or dismissing meaningful communication attempts, and how recognizing these modes of expression creates connection, trust, and learning opportunities. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or therapist, this video will help you: Understand why some autistic individuals act on thoughts instead of speaking Identify purposeful and non-purposeful communication Use AAC, gestures, and behavior as valid tools for connection Shift from “use your words” to “I see what you’re telling me” Avoid common pitfalls like only reinforcing verbal requests Embrace total communication and build reciprocal relationships 💬 “They had a thought. They acted on it. That’s communication.” – Susan Golubock 👉 Subscribe and join us every week as we unpack autistic strengths and differences with honesty, empathy, and insight. #AACAwareness #TotalCommunication #NeurodiversityAffirming #AutisticCommunication #MakingSenseOfAutism #SpeechTherapy #AutismSupport #GestaltLanguageProcessing Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired occupational therapist. Her passion is the brain and the company's mission is to help people connect with autistic individuals through understanding their differences. For more information, please subscribe, watch our informative videos, and go to www.makingsenseofautism.com. For our free course on Changing To A Neuro-Strengths-Based Support for Autism Framework, go here: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/n... Follow us here:   / making.sense.of.autism     / making.sense.of.autism     / makingsenseofautism