Teaching Pronouns Through an Inclusion Lens

Teaching pronouns as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) can feel tricky when you haven’t been taught how to target pronouns through an inclusion lens. As a transgender SLP, I will walk you through why implementing gender affirming pronoun practices within your work as an SLP is necessary, how pronouns can be targeted within speech therapy in a culturally responsive way, and specific strategies you can immediately rollout with your caseload.

Presenters

Wes Chernin
MS, CCC-SLP
Wes Chernin (he/him) is an early childhood speech-language pathologist in Portland, Oregon and has worked in various roles in public education since 2009. He is also a co-founder of Q Inclusion LLC, a private consulting agency that specializes in cultivating safe, inclusive, and connected communities for people of all gender identities and expressions. Wes is a recipient of the Oregon Safe Schools and Communities Coalition (OSSCC) 2019 Safe Schools Award for his work as a queer and trans inclusion consultant. He holds a deep passion for helping folks whose voices have historically not been heard, be heard. Outside of work, you can find Wes stomping around the Pacific Northwest with his partner, Eliza, and dog, Baker, in search of beautiful scenery and delicious food and drink.

Learning Objectives

Discuss why teaching pronouns through an inclusion lens matters
Explain strategies for teaching pronouns through a gender affirming lens
Implement inclusive pronoun practices while targeting pronouns in speech therapy

Agenda

5 minutes	Welcome & Introductions
10 minutes	Why Teaching Pronouns Through An Inclusion Lens Matters
40 minutes	Inclusive Pronoun Practices
5 minutes	Q&A

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Wes Chernin (he/him) received a speaking fee for this presentation.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Wes Chernin has no relevant nonfinancial relationship to disclose.
Course - Content	Wes Chernin has no relevant content information to disclose.
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This course, and all courses in the Equity Series, are being sponsored by Having Our Say and SLP Toolkit.

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Intermediate Level, Professional Area