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The NeuroAffirm Podcast

Speech Dude & Sensory SLP

We"re Jessie & Chris, an SLP couple from California with 5 boys and a passion for finding better ways to support Autistic kids. Join us weekly to learn neurodiversity affirming ways to strengthen social-emotional development and regulation in your Autistic students.

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Ep. 31: Everything You Need To Know About Stimming

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/12/08

On this episode, we'll cover... ✔ What exactly is stimming? ✔ Why stimming happens ✔ The benefits of stimming ✔ And words of advice from Autistic friends and colleagues...

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23:06

Ep. 30: Everyday Regulation Tips to Improve...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/12/02

In this episode, we'll talk about: ✔ How regulation, engagement, and communication interrelate ✔ Why we should be focusing on regulation ✔ Our favorite tips to support regulation ✔ And more... Jessie's Sensory Certificate Course for SLPs is OPEN for enrollment. If you are an SLP or SLPA and want to get specialized sensory training, visit www.sensoryslp.com to enroll.

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34:18

Ep. 29: Writing Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy Goals

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/11/17

The number ONE question Chris and I are asked weekly is... "How do I write neurodiversity affirming goals for my autistic students?" Watch the show to discover our favorite ND affirming goals for therapy. In this episode, we'll talk about: ✔ How to write neurodiversity affirming goals ✔ What to do when we inherit goals that are not ND affirming ✔ Suggestions for ND affirming goals for different age groups ✔ And more... To learn more about Chris's ND Affirming IEP Course with a list of

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30:44

Ep. 28: How to Make Your Evaluations More...

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2022/11/11

We know that standardized tests aren't truly a reflection of students' skills and abilities. Standardized tests are so stressful to administer, overwhelming to interpret, and after all that blood, sweat, and yes sometimes, tears, we put into the report - we’re not actually left with information that is relevant and valuable in developing our goals. But what can we do? How do we accurately report our students' skills and abilities if our assessments aren't providing that information? This is

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30:14

Ep. 27: Top 10 Neurodiversity Affirming Ways to...

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2022/11/03

When you are making the shift to neurodiversity affirming practices, you can feel like a tiny fish swimming upstream against the sharks... You might be thinking, There's gotta be a better way! And luckily, there is... In this episode, Jessie is sharing her top 10 ND affirming ways to support Autistic kids. Want to know exactly where to start and prioritize your time when it comes to ND affirming practices? In this episode, we'll talk about: ✔ The ND paradigm as a gateway to your kids'

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Ep. 26: How to Talk to Kids About Autism ft Mrs....

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/10/27

No autistic child should feel like there is something wrong with them. Autism isn’t bad or wrong - it’s a difference in how the brain thinks, communicates, and learns. We need to help kids understand different brains. However, doing so in a positive and inclusive manner can sometimes be very challenging. That is why on this week’s episode of Making the Shift, we are inviting Andi Putt (also known as Mrs. Speechie P) to join us as we discuss how to talk to kids about autism. Visit

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31:41

Ep. 25: Your Biggest Sensory Questions Answered

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/10/20

Today Jessie is answering your biggest sensory questions! Today we're talking about 1) what to do when colleagues don't support using sensory strategies/an ND affirming approach, 2) how to help sensory seekers, 3) supporting emotional regulation, and 4) Jessie's favorite sensory equipment!

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Ep. 24: Fill Your Cup and Bring Your "A" Game

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/10/13

"Hair on fire" days are nothing new. It can be really hard to consistently bring enough energy, the right energy, or the ability to maintain your own energy into every session when life is being — life. But what if there are some ways you can consistently boost your energy and be more effective for your kids? In this episode, we're going to give you some of our go-to strategies and routines that help us "keep our cup" full for our kids and boost our effectiveness as therapists.

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24:16

Ep. 22: Using Strengths-Based Language to Build...

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2022/10/06

Knowing how to reframe with strengths-based language can help your speech kids build positive self-identity and bring joy to parents & families. In this episode, you'll discover: - Why reframing with strengths-based language is so important for your kids and families - "What" commonly used harmful words and phrases often go unnoticed - "How" you can reframe your language to be more positive and neurodiversity affirming - Specific examples of how to use these (eg, "say this" instead of

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31:16

Ep. 21: Five Mistakes to Avoid When Introducing AAC

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2022/09/29

Total communication is such an important part of being neurodiversity affirming. Yet, there are so many myths floating around about how to introduce AAC. In this episode, we'll talk about: - The importance of AAC and total communication - 5 AAC mistakes you can avoid - Best practices for introducing AAC - Bonus: AAC stories you won't believe!

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25:44

Ep. 20: How to Use Sensory Knowledge to Dominate...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/09/15

“It’s a world of laughter, it’s a world of tears”...Theme parks can be either a sensory wonderland or sensory overload for kids. On this episode of Making the Shift we’ll talk about: ✔ The 4 sensory patterns (briefly, just in case you don’t know…) ✔ Which sensory patterns each of our family members have (we have one of EACH type in this colorful family!) ✔ Takeaways from how each of us reacted to and experienced the craziness of Disneyland… ✔ The disasters… ✔ The learning experiences… ✔

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50:15

Ep. 19: ADHD Life Hacks for Relationships &...

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2022/09/08

Let's pull back the curtain on ADHD, relationships, and communication styles & techniques... Here’s what we’ll talk about: ✔ Chris’s story growing up as an ADHD kid (the bumps, the bruises and the victories)... ✔ The ADHD life hacks that have helped him survive and thrive… ✔ What it’s like for me (a neurotypical woman) to be in a relationship with an ADHDer… ✔ How we’ve learned to communicate more effectively with each other…

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25:21

Ep. 18: How to Teach Self-Regulation in a Healthy Way...

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2022/09/01

How to teach self-regulation in a healthy way is a hot topic. We know it’s the key to increased engagement, which leads to more progress and better outcomes...But what if what we believe about how children develop self-regulation is actually wrong?? In this episode, we'll explore: ✔ The real differences between co-regulation & self-regulation ✔ How kids actually learn to self-regulate ✔ What are fair expectations to place on children of different ages and developmental periods… ✔ When

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Ep. 17: Sensory Strategies Across the Lifespan

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2022/08/25

Sensory strategies are a lifelong sidekick for autistic kids (and their families). Sensory approaches must also shift with your kids’ ages and development. In this episode, you’ll see: ✔ How your sensory focus changes with age and effective use of sensory strategies to help us lead kids of all ages into long-term happiness and independence… ✔ What developmental signs you can use to assess if you’re focusing on the right strategies… ✔ The foundational progress that you must achieve before

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29:02

Ep. 16: What You Need to Know About Autistic Special...

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2022/08/18

We’ve all had autistic clients/students that are highly interested in a single subject (or even an object or type of object). From a neurotypical perspective, these special interests might be hard to understand, and they may even seem to get in the way of therapy. But once you understand them, they actually present a unique opportunity for you as a therapist. Autistic SLP, Sam Rowntree, is joining us to give you insight into special interests from an autistic perspective, as well as to

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Ep. 15: Autism is a Different Neurotype

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2022/08/12

Autistic brains process information differently. Find out why we need to recognize Autistic brains as a different neurotype rather than classifying them as “deficient” or as something that we are trying to fix. ✔ Discover the research that recognizes Autistics as their own neurotype... ✔ Why classifying Autistics as deficient in many cases is actually harmful and has ZERO positive impact on their lives… ✔ Find out about the Double Empathy Problem and how it may be affecting the way you see

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29:10

Ep. 14: How to Gather Neurodiversity Affirming...

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2022/07/28

Historically, we’ve observed autistic kids by gathering data about things like eye-contact, stimming, or if they exhibit certain social skills. But new research has shown us this needs to change…. Come find out exactly why it’s time to ditch data that promotes masking. And discover how you can replace those observations with better data that guides neurodiversity affirming therapy, builds on strengths, and promotes positive self identity & engagement.

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27:43

Ep. 13: The Highly Effective Role Parents Can Play in...

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2022/07/21

How Parents & SLPs Can Align To Exponentially Increase The Results Of Speech Therapy... When parents start bringing their child to speech therapy, they often wonder if 30-minutes per week is really going to help their child. The truth? Therapy is most effective when parents are fully involved in therapy at home! So how can parents & therapists align to make sure children receive optimal therapy during the other 23.5 hours of the day? This free episode of Making the Shift will

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Ep. 12: Improve a Child's Everyday Life By...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/07/14

How To Identify The 4 Sensory Patterns That Massively Improve Regulation And Engagement Fulfill your clients’ sensory needs by understanding which one of the 4 sensory patterns they exhibit. This eye-opening episode can change EVERYTHING in your sessions. Based on the world-renowned research of Dr. Winnie Dunn and the ASHA article we co-authored... This week’s free live show is all about: ✔ Understanding the 4 different sensory patterns that ALL your clients fall into (actually, that all

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Ep. 11: Why Targeting Behaviors Doesn't Work & What...

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2022/06/30

Targeting behaviors isn't effective! We need to target the root cause instead... In this week’s episode, you'll find out: ✔ Some of the most common errors in thinking that prevent us from successfully aiding our kids in behavior modifications. ✔ Why behavior goals don't work for children (and what you can do about it)... ✔ How to differentiate between "surface level" behavior goals and deeper, more targeted goals that have a real impact... ✔ Some easy thinking strategies you can

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