"Don't Give Up and Prove Everyone Wrong" Following Dreams, AAC, and Horses with Kayla Ireland
Update: 2025-08-06
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"Don’t give up and prove everyone wrong" - Kayla Ireland shares how horses, AAC, and a fierce sense of self-advocacy help her chase her dreams and redefine what’s possible for herself and others.
There are intentional silences left in this recording. Normally I edit out long pauses, but when speaking with an AAC user like Kayla, it’s important to honour the natural pace of her communication and make space for her to share in her own way. This different flow of conversation may feel unfamiliar, but it’s valuable to experience and listen to.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• Kayla’s journey with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and discovering accessible ways to communicate
• Honest insights into AAC, the importance of communication partners having patience, and the power of listening to lived experience
• Why therapeutic horse riding gives her freedom, confidence, and a sense of joy that medicalised therapies can’t
Watch this chat on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VuyKBLO_iAA
Kindly Neurodivergent with Kay:
Silver Speech Speaking Series:
Rock The World with Kay & Michelle:
Inside Scoop of Living with Cerebral Palsy:
Kayla Interviewing Adina:
Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932
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