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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. 95 Why High & Low Functioning Labels Are Harmful

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2025/03/06

"But they seem so high-functioning…"That one phrase has left countless Autistic individuals without the support they desperately need. Meanwhile, those labeled “low-functioning” often have their autonomy dismissed before they even get a chance to show what they’re capable of. These labels? They don’t help—they harm. They misrepresent abilities, erase real struggles, and hold back progress in education, therapy, and everyday life. On this episode of Making the Shift, we’re talking why it's

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Ep. 94 How to Help Autistic Children with their Emotions

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2025/02/27

Have you ever wondered why some kids struggle to understand their own emotions?The answer might be in their interoception—the body’s hidden sense that helps us recognize hunger, thirst, pain, and even emotions. On this episode of Making the Shift, we’re diving into how interoception affects emotional awareness and expression. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or educator, this episode will help you learn how to help children connect their body signals to emotions for better

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Ep. 93 Four Powerful Strategies to Support Emotional...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Big emotions can feel overwhelming—for kids and adults. Here’s the thing: emotional regulation isn’t just about the child—it starts with YOU. On this episode, we're diving into: ✔️ Why your emotional state impacts theirs—and how regulating yourself first helps kids regulate, too. ✔️ The secret to helping kids feel safe before addressing behavior with simple co-regulation techniques that work in tough moments. ✔️ Proactive sensory tools to prevent dysregulation before it starts. ✔️ How to

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Ep. 92 Eye Contact & Autism: Do's & Don'ts

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2025/01/30

Join us for the upcoming free live week long event full of neurodiversity affirming strategies for SLPs: https://www.sensoryslp.com/the-speech-shift On this episode of Making the Shift, we’re tackling something BIG: eye contact. We’ve all seen goals like: ✔️ Look for three seconds ✔️ Make eye contact 5 times in a 3-minute period ✔️ Display appropriate social skills, like eye contact, during conversation But should we be teaching eye contact for autistic kids? Is it ever okay to write eye

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Ep. 91 What Are Signs of Autism in Toddlers?

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2025/01/23

On this week's episode of Making the Shift, we’re talking about common Autistic characteristics—and we’re not calling them red flags!No doom-and-gloom, no labels—just real, relatable traits we see every day in our clinic. Whether you're a parent or a therapist, this show will help you understand those early signs of autism. On this episode, we're diving into: ✔️ Communication differences in Autistic Kids ✔️ Understanding sensory preferences ✔️ Recognizing social-emotional Differences ✔️

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Ep. 90 Extreme Makeover: Sensory Gym Edition

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/12/20

What if you could create the ultimate sensory gym for your clinic—one that’s fun, functional, and tailored to your space?On this episode of Making the Shift, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our brand-new sensory gym. You’ll hear all about the process, the tools we used, and the vision that brought it all together! We're diving into: ✔️The planning and challenges we faced, like designing without wooden beams. ✔️Must-have sensory tools like ninja rings, swings, tunnels, and stepping

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Ep. 89 My Go-To Strategy for Starting Speech Sessions...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Want to kick off your speech sessions on the right foot?On thisepisode, I’m sharing my go-to strategy for getting your clients regulated in the first few minutes—so the rest of your session can be a total win! This is the game-changing routine you’ve been waiting for. We're diving into... ✔ The number one thing I start every session with... ✔ The perfect sensory input to calm “Tiggers” or energize “Eeyores.”... ✔ Real client examples and practical tips you can use immediately.... ✔ A sneak

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Ep. 88 Neurodiversity Affirming Counseling for...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/12/05

What does it mean to be a neurodiversity affirming social worker?Social workers are a crucial part of any team supporting neurodivergent individuals. With two primary paths—supporting nonprofits that serve the community or running a clinical practice providing direct care—social work is deeply rooted in social justice, advocating for equity and access for all individuals. On this episode of Making the Shift, Chris sits down with Sam Marion, a multiply neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, PDA)

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Ep. 87 Child-Led Therapy for Gestalt Language Processors

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/11/28

On this episode, we’re diving deep into child-led therapy with none other than Nicole Casey, known as The Child Led SLP on Instagram. Nicole has built a reputation for championing this transformative approach and helping SLPs make the shift to empowering, child-centered practices with their gestalt language processors. Join us for this must-watch conversation and learn how to transform your sessions into joyful, impactful experiences for your clients.On this episode, we're discussing... ✔

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Ep. 86 Speech Therapy Goals That Should Be Canceled

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Keep or Cancel: Are These Goals ND Affirming? This week on our live show, we’re diving into therapy goals for Autistic kids. I'm going to read real therapy goals and decide in real time whether to keep them or cancel them. If you’re ready to level up your goal-writing game and make sure your goals truly support the kids you work with, you won’t want to miss this. On this episode, we're discussing... ✔ How to identify goals that don’t align with neurodiversity-affirming practices... ✔ Why

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[Quick Tip] Helping Dysregulation Due to Video Games

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/11/15

Today we are talking about what to do when video games are very overstimulating for kids. Do we let them play or not? How do we make it fair for the rest of the family? Here are a few things to consider about planning for video game use, helping in the moment of dysregulation, andsetting kidsup for success in the future.

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Ep. 85 Sensory Classroom Tour

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/11/14

Every week, we're flooded with DMs from SLPs and therapists asking the same thing, “how can I pull off sensory-based sessions if I don’t have a fancy gym?” And here’s the kicker—you don’t need one! Yes, sensory gyms are amazing, but when you know why each tool works, you can get creative and recreate that magic with stuff you already have. So even if you an SLP at a school, you can have succesful sensory sessions! On this episode of Making the Shift, we're breaking down how you can start

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[Quick Tip] Meaningful Parent Coaching &...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/11/13

As therapists we give and we give and we give! But as the famous saying goes, you can't pour from an empty cup. Here are some boundaries I have personally put into place over the years, and that we have adopted into our clinic, to help us work meaningfully with parents and other professionals...while also keeping our cups full!

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[Quick Tip] TD Snap for Gestalt Language Processors

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/11/11

A few weeks ago I saw my friend Alex Zachos (meaingfulspeech) post a video on how to program TD Snap for gestalt language processors. We use many different programs in our clinic, but we had never actually purchased the monthly subscription for TD Snap! But after that video, I was sold. Here's how we set up our clinic device with TD Snap for our GLPs.

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[Quick Tip] Ready Set Connect...A Sneak Peek into My...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/11/08

Today I am giving you a sneak peek inside my best selling book! To grab the book & the free bonuses that come along with it, go to: https://www.sensoryslp.com/ready-set-connect-book or to leave an Amazon review, go to: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sensory.slp/photo/amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.2c470e70-8257-4ae7-bf01-47efaaa2851e?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfphoto_34PE2SAV5NEY6Q5PZX1P

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[Quick Tip] The Most Effective Way to Get Teams on...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/11/06

Today I'm sharing the two biggest mistakes we make when trying to get others on board with neurodiversity affirming practices...and the ONE strategy I recommend that is extremely effective! To get access to more NeuroAffirming resources for training teams, make sure to join us in the NeuroAffirm Therapy Academy: https://www.sensoryslp.com/neuroaffirm-therapy-academy

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[Quick Tip] Getting Started with a Sensory Gym

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/11/04

Getting started with a sensory gym doesn't have to be as hard or expensive as you think. Here are some easy ways I created mine - with options for every budget! We're using Summit Sensory Gym to build out our new gym - and you can find more information about them here: https://www.summitsensory.com/ Find my Amazon storefront with fun toys and tools here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sensory.slp?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_AKT12QGMXS0ECAJXFFRE And don't forget to grab EARLY BIRD pricing for

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11:18

[Quick Tip] The Time I Was Asked to be on the Real...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/11/01

Phone rings...I pick up...it's one of the producers of the Real Housewives. Yes - true story! Let me tell you what happened here (after the panic subsided...) If you are wanting to specialize in neurodiversity affirming practices, then sensory regulation is one of the core pillars you have to master! Let's knock that pillar out together in just 2 days at our upcoming event, the Inside Out Sensory Course Live. In this 2 day virtual training, you will gain incredible knowledge in sensory for

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[Quick Tip] Is it Neurodiversity Affirming to Use the...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/31

This episode idea came from a text I received from a colleague who was asking if there was a more affirming word for scripting. The good news is that we can continue to use the word scripting - however, it's not just WHAT we're saying but HOW we're saying it. And sometimes that makes all the difference. Let's talk about it.

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[Quick Tip] How to Do Child-Led Therapy When...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/30

It's not uncommon we meet kids who have compliance-based approaches ingrained into them. They come into our sessions and automatically feel dysregulated because so much of their therapy has felt like "work" in the past...and in many cases, have actually been traumatic for them. How can we help our kids understand that we're not that type of therapist? And they don't have to be on guard when they come into our sessions? That's what we're talking about today.

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