Hello! My name is Emily Price (she/her)
I'm an Autistic and ADHD Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) based in Greater Manchester, UK. I'm the Co-Founder of Divergent Perspectives- a training provider for professionals to help them better support Autistic children, young people, and adults. I was also a trainer for NHS England's National Autism Trainer Programme, which has supported mental health professionals in their journey towards Neurodivergent-Affirming care for Autistic children and adults.
I am licensed to deliver NeuroBears: a strengths-based online course for Autistic young people to help them understand their identity, with a focus on communication and self-advocacy.
As a Neurodivergent-Affirming SLT, I do not provide traditional “social skills” training rooted in outdated theories of Autism. Instead, I use a trauma-informed approach that recognises the historic marginalisation of Autistic people and the impact of sensory, interpersonal, and school-based trauma. My focus is on supporting each Autistic person to advocate for themselves and communicate in the ways that work best for them.
MY GOALS
To empower neurodivergent children / adults through:
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Lived experience of being Autistic (and ADHD)
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Expertise of Speech, Language and Communication
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Advocating for reasonable adjustments / accommodations
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The Neurodiversity Paradigm
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Respecting Autistic styles of communication
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Activism