🎙️ Episode 8: Presume Competence – A Word for Anyone Who’s Ever Been Underestimated
What if the person you thought didn’t understand—actually did?
What if they were listening the whole time, just waiting for you to believe they could?
In this deeply personal solo episode, Kristy shares what it means to truly presume competence—especially in students who don’t speak the way we expect. As the director of her school, she could have stayed behind the scenes. But from day one, she chose presence over position—jumping into classrooms, building relationships, and discovering firsthand how easy it is to underestimate someone who doesn’t communicate in typical ways.
This episode isn’t just about disability—it’s about dignity. About refusing to assume limits. About honoring the brilliance hidden behind silence, stimming, or overload. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, leader, or someone learning to see differently, this conversation will reframe how you show up for others.
🔶 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
• Why “non-verbal” is a misleading label—and what it overlooks
• The difference between apraxia, regulation, and behavior
• A transformative story from the short film Loop
• How presuming competence reshaped Kristy’s leadership, advocacy, and faith
• A gentle call to slow down and really see the people around you
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