Wondering how you can help your families that have recently gotten an autism diagnosis? In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Hat Richardson to talk about how she got diagnosed with autism and ADHD as an adult and how it has changed the way she approaches supporting her families and students with autism. She’s here to share some of her top tips for SLPs so that we can better support our autistic students and their families. Topics covered in this episode include:How Hat helps people who have recently gotten an autism diagnosisWhy autism diagnoses are worth celebrating Strength-based approaches to working with autistic studentsUsing AAC for semi-speaking peopleHat has so many amazing insights into what it’s like to have autism and I’m so excited to share this conversation with you so don’t miss it! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/199Resources Mentioned: Visit Hat’s website: https://hattalks.uk/Follow Hat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hat.talks.uk/Check out her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HatTalks?ref=search_shop_redirectGet a copy of the Autistic Masking book: https://a.co/d/g5UXaq8Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/Visit me at booth 613 at ASHA!!! Tons of free goodies and chances to win SLP Elevate memberships! Follow along on Instagram for updates and more information! instagram.com/speechtimefun