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

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

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

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

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 &...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

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

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

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

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

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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Ep. 10: The Language Staircase to Access Higher Level...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/06/23

Want to help your autistic kids climb out of "rote language land" and up to the top of "novel and creative communication peak"? Then come join us for the next episode of Making the Shift where we'll explore the exact steps you can take to elevate your kids' ability to use higher level language — starting in your very next session! You can finally help your autistic kids reach higher level language by helping them climb these simple steps! In this week’s live, you'll find out: ✔ Why helping

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Ep. 9: Ditch Reward Systems to Increase Motivation

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2022/06/16

Rewards-based systems are ineffective and can actually harm your relationships with clients. Get the research that unlocks the doors to building intrinsic motivation — the right way. In this week’s live, you're going to hear about: ✔ The most fascinating (yet completely ignored) research on how rewards actually decrease a child's motivation ✔ Why using reward systems damages your relationships with your clients ✔ What you should be focusing on instead

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Ep. 8: Validating the Autistic Experience ft....

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/06/09

Today Autistic Coach Chloe Estelle is here in the room with us, and she’s getting ready to give you some brand NEW perspective from an Autistic adult’s point of view.She’ll be sharing one of the MOST important things you can do to help with the emotional wellbeing of your autistic kids!This is so rarely spoken of, but it’s crucial for us to recognize…so pile inside, refresh your perspective, and show her your love and support!Find Chloe on IG @chloeestellinyellow & learn more about the

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Ep. 7: The Art of Self-Advocacy ft. Autistic SLP...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/06/06

Join us for this SPECIAL GUEST episode of Making the Shift featuring Autistic SLP Jamie Boyle. Jamie has flown all the way from the East coast where she lives and is joining us live, in-person for this special guest episode. And we’re so excited to have her! She’ll be filling us in on what it’s like to experience the world through her eyes, how she advocates for herself in different circumstances, and the importance of encouraging other autistics to self-advocate when they need to. If you

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Ep. 6: How to Ask Better Questions & Get Better...

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2022/06/03

Ever start a session thinking, “Alright, we’re going to make progress today!” only to end up asking yourself, “Why does this [negative result] keep happening?” Then jump in with me and Chris as we talk about some ways you can guide your approach with intentional questions that result in better outcomes and boosted morale for you and families. In this week’s live, we’re going to dive into: ✔ The flawed perception we therapists commonly have regarding outcomes in our sessions. ✔ How OUR own

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Ep. 5: How to Be Proactive Instead of Reactive with...

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2022/05/31

How To Increase Regulation & Learning By Being Proactive Instead Of Reactive To Sensory Needs. You know what it’s like to feel out of control, unable to help a child return to a regulated state once they’re already dysregulated. But what if you could “read the signs” that exist BEFORE a child ever gets to that point by understanding their sensory needs and proactively making adjustments for them? That’s what we’re talking about in this week’s show!

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Ep. 4: The Best Way to Get Teams on Board with a...

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2022/05/25

Discover The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do To Educate Teams With An ND Affirming Approach... It’s easy to feel defeated when you’re trying to change the world for your autistic kids & clients without ever feeling like you’re doing enough. You might feel like there’s too much resistance to change, like you don’t have enough time, or like your voice doesn’t matter. But there’s something you can do that will empower you to have the MOST impact. And we’re going to share it in this

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Ep. 3: Little Known Secrets About Autism & Friendship

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/05/23

If you’ve ever wondered how to help your autistic kids and clients to make friends — or even wondered if they want friends at all — then you won’t want to miss this episode! We are going to be revealing data from a survey of autistic adults that may shake things up a little bit in the SLP world… >> Plan on having some of the most common myths about autism and friendships DEBUNKED with well-researched data you won’t want to miss. We’ll be talking about… 1. Research that PROVES autistic

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