National Supports, AsIAm, Ireland's Autism Charity, Dublin, Ireland
Hazel is a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) working as part of the AsIAm Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Programme. Hazel holds a First-Class Honours degree in Speech and Language Therapy from the University of Galway. As a Child of Deaf Adults (CODA), Hazel is deeply passionate about inclusive communication and empowering Autistic individuals to express themselves in ways that work best for them. In her role as SLT and chairperson of the SLT Autism Special Interest Group (SIG), Hazel is committed to supporting Autistic young people and their families throughout their AAC journey.