Dr. Stephen Shore is an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University.

Diagnosed with "Atypical Development and strong autistic tendencies" and "too sick" for outpatient treatment Prof. Shore was recommended for institutionalization. Nonspeaking (previously known as "nonverbal") until four, and with much support from his parents, teachers, wife, and others.

Stephen is now a professor and focuses his research on matching best practice to the needs of people with autism.

Professor Shore is a delight to speak with and he shares willingly and easily the strategies that his parents utilized to support him during his younger years.

For more information on Prof. Shore, please visit his website:
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His books can be purchased here:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Professor Stephen Shore (autistic adult)
0:28 Growing up nonspeaking (autism)
2:51 How did your parents connect with you as a child?
4:49 The 4 A's of Autism - Awareness
5:42 The 4 A's of Autism - Acceptance
7:30 The 4 A's of Autism - Appreciation
13:33 The 4 A's of Autism - Action
15:24 Use a strength-based approach (AIMS)
18:36 Decrease therapy with parent participation (autism)
19:10 To support the parent is to support the child - T. McKean
20:14 What do you wish your parents knew (as an autistic child)?
23:50 Do our children need mentors?
26:24 What about autism advocacy?
29:46 Autistic adult, person with autism, neurodivergent individual (respectfully)

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