Exploring the Spectrum: Identifying Non Stereotypical Autism Traits

Did you know almost all SLPs have unidentified Autistic students on their caseloads? It's true! Learn how to spot the the non-stereotypical presentations to best support low support needs Autistic kids.

Explore Course

This course will be live on Monday, Jan. 12, starting at 5 p.m. ET. Replays will follow immediately and will be available through Feb. 6, 2026.

This session will give a comprehensive overview of Autism spectrum disorder, including defining characteristics and common misconceptions. Attendees will learn a variety of signs of autism, such as differences in language development, social communication, and routines and interests, though the examination of video examples. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with valuable knowledge about the wide spectrum of autism.

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Presenters

Andi Putt
M.S. CCC-SLP
Andi Putt, also known as Mrs. Speechie P, is an Autistic Speech Language Pathologist specializing in Autism evaluations and neuro-affirming support. She is dedicated to empowering families and helping Autistic children understand and embrace their authentic selves while also advocating for each individual’s unique needs. When she’s not advocating for others, you can find her indulging in a good book, planning her next travel adventure, procrastinating literally anything, or enjoying time with her family.

Learning Objectives

Identify and describe how to re-evaluate one’s understanding of disability from an affirming lens.
Name defining characteristics of autism.
Recognize Autism traits in real time through video examples

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction/Disclosures
10 minutes	Basic definitions of Autism, Neurodiversity, thinking/talking about Autism from a positive lens
20 minutes	Differences in Language Development: delays, gestalt language processing, language regression, differences in voice use, differences in gesture use, etc.
10 minutes	Differences in Socialization: differences in eye contact and joint attention, shared enjoyment, parallel play, play development
10 minutes	Differences in interests/routines/sensory processing: preference for routines, strong interests, sensory processing differences, dysregulation
5 minutes	Questions

Disclosures

Financial:	Andi Putt also known as Mrs Speechie P sells digital products. No other financial relationships to disclose.
Non-Financial:	Andi Putt is autistic and the parent to an autistic child.
Content:	Andi has no additional content information to disclose.

ASHA

This course is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area

To earn ASHA CEUs you must complete the courses by viewing them, provide course feedback, pass the exams with a score of 80 or more, provide your ASHA credentials, and confirm submission.

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Add-ons

Summit ASHA Opt In - Jan '26

$29.99

This add on includes submittal of your participation to the ASHA registry for the 6 live and 2 on demand SLP Summit courses. You must opt-in and add your ASHA credentials after completing all course steps for EACH course by 2/6/26.

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