Beyond Labels: Understanding Neurodiversity, Communication, & Empowerment | Damaris Sanchez Rivera
Voices of Empowered Parents Podcast by Dr. Julie M. Lane, Ed.D.
Episode notes
In this episode of Voices of Empowered Parents, Julie M. Lane welcomes Damaris Sanchez Rivera, a bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist, nonprofit program director, and host of SLPs en Acción. Together, they explore how our understanding of autism and neurodiversity has evolved, what families should know about communication beyond spoken language, and how parents can support their child's strengths while fostering connection and self-advocacy. This conversation offers practical insights, encouragement, and hope for families navigating autism, early intervention, and the journey of raising a neurodivergent child.
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