| Title: |
Respecting Autistic Individuals through Compassionate Words and Actions |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Reva Mathieu-Sher; Bridget Green; Kara Mcgoey |
| Source: |
Communique. 2024 53(3):24-26. |
| Availability: |
National Association of School Psychologists. 4340 East West Highway Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814. Tel: 301-657-0270; Fax: 301-657-0275; e-mail: publications@naspweb.org; Web site: http://www.nasponline.org/publications/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
3 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: |
Autism Spectrum Disorders; Caregiver Role; Caring; Altruism; Language Usage; Attitudes toward Disabilities; Interpersonal Communication |
| ISSN: |
0164-775X |
| Abstract: |
A compassionate care framework considers the neurodiverse needs of autistics and challenges the practitioner to think beyond their own comfort levels, preferences, and understanding of "correct" labels to consider how their language and actions support or create barriers for students. The foundational goals of compassionate care seek to build relationships with all stakeholders in the areas of respect, trust, and empathy. The use of language and the actions the practitioner takes to build trust and respect exemplify the implementation of a compassionate care-based framework to support autistics. |
| Abstractor: |
ERIC |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Access URL: |
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/cq-archive |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1446360 |
| Database: |
ERIC |