Kate Ahern

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About Kate Ahern

Kate is a renowned special education teacher, consultant, and author with over two decades of experience. She specializes in helping children with complex communication needs, sensory processing issues, and profound/multiple disabilities. Among her accomplishments, Kate has developed and facilitated comprehensive workshops on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), promoting inclusive communication practices and ensuring that individuals with disabilities have access to supportive tools. Her extensive knowledge and practical guidance have played a significant role in educating professionals and advocating for the rights of those with communication challenges. She has presented at local, state, regional, national and international conferences and programs. Kate holds a Master of Science in Special Education from Simmons College and has completed advanced training programs. She's been recognized with awards such as the Federation for Children with Special Needs Inclusive Teacher Award and the Fighting Angels from the Fighting Angels Foundation. She has special interests in AAC for children and adults with Rett Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Autism and other complex needs. She also is dedicated to inclusion, ending seclusion and restraint in schools and disability service agencies, abuse prevention, and especially disability justice.