Glossary

Searchable terminology from accessibility, web standards, and related fields.

4 results found in clinical practice.

Neuroaffirmative Practice (Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice, Neuroaffirming Approach)
An approach to support, therapy, education, and technology design that affirms neurodivergent identities and ways of being rather than seeking to normalize them. Neuroaffirmative practice recognizes n…
Partner Training (Communication Partner Training, Interlocutor Training)
Education and coaching provided to the communication partners of AAC users to help them interact more effectively and supportively. Partner training covers strategies like allowing adequate time for r…
Speech-language pathology (SLP, Speech therapy, Speech-language therapy)
Speech-language pathology is the clinical discipline concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders, including speech sound production, language comp…
Strengths-Based Approach (Asset-Based Approach, Strengths-Based Practice)
An approach that focuses on identifying and building upon individuals' existing abilities, interests, and resources rather than concentrating on deficits and limitations. In disability and accessibili…