• EP 66: Understanding Autism in Early Childhood Education with Beth Duttera

  • Jul 9 2024
  • Length: 31 mins
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EP 66: Understanding Autism in Early Childhood Education with Beth Duttera

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  • Summary

  • Beth Duttera from Aut2ask, an autistic woman-led initiative uplifting autistic voices. Her support survey has over 2k voices from the autism community (inc educators!) speaking on how the current system and supports are failing us all. Listen as Kristen asks questions about autism to help others have a better understanding.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Teacher Training Deficit: Kristen and Beth talk about how many teachers lack formal training about autism, hindering their ability to support autistic students.
    2. Diagnostic Challenges: They talk about how teachers struggle to discuss developmental issues with parents due to a lack of diagnostic authority and parental awareness.
    3. Harm of Masking: Beth and Kristen discuss how forcing autistic children to mask behaviors like avoiding eye contact or stimming can be damaging.
    4. Inclusive Education Need: They advocate how more inclusive practices and better support systems are essential for accommodating all students.

    Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges stigmas and highlights the beauty of neurodiversity in education.

    Find Kristen here: @kristen.rb.peterson or at KristenRBPeterson.com

    Find Beth Here: @aut2ask

    Take Beth’s Data Survey: Survey Link
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