ASHA Voices
ASHA Voices
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
An SLP’s Path to Leading a Neurodiversity-Affirming Clinic
18 minutes Posted Apr 9, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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Speech-language pathologist Jessica Donaldson explains how the neurodiversity-affirming approach of her multidisciplinary clinic, Autism Specialists, strives to create a sense of belonging, acceptance, and accessibility for autistic clients.

She describes how and why she created a social group for her clients that’s directed by their interests and goals.

Donaldson, the sibling of an autistic adult, also shares how that relationship fuels her work and career.

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