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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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6:29

[Quick Tip] Do All Autistic Kids Need Therapy?

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/18

Hot topic here...does an autism diagnosis automatically mean a child needs therapy? Here's my (maybe unique) opinion on the matter P.S. If you are a parent struggling to find neurodiversity affirming care, make sure to check out our brand new NeuroAffirm Directory - we've got incredible providers of all types from all over the world...it's growing every day! P.P.S. If you're a provider and you're not yet on the NeuroAffirm Directory...we are waiting for you! Families are searching for

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33:50

Ep. 83 How We Started Our Private Practices at 26...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/17

A few weeks ago I posted about how I started my private practice right after my CF, and so many of you said HOW? TELL ME YOUR WAYS! And that's exactly what we're doing on this episode.I've invited my good friend Jena Castro Casbon, known for her Start Your Private Practice Program (for beginners) and Grow Your Private Practice Program (for establish practices looking to grow), and of course her well known podcast Private Practice Success Stories. Jena ALSO started her private practice at

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5:33

[Quick Tip] Why Do Autistic Kids Fall Through the...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/16

I had an interesting experience at a recent preschool screening, where had I just followed "the standard screening procedure", I would have missed referring this child for a developmental evaluation. Today I'm walking you through 2 simple ways you can change your screening procedures so that we don't let Autistic kids fall through the cracks. If you want access to the Strengths-Based Autism Characteristics Checklist we use in our screenings, join us in the NeuroAffirm Therapy Academy where

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9:38

[Quick Tip] How to Help Autistic Toddlers Through...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/15

How do you help Autistic toddlers when they're having a tough time...for example when you tell them "no"...which results in hitting and scratching?! I saw this question pop up in a large online group & wanted to provide some guidance about how we can help in the moment, as well as what proactive strategies we can use to help our kids maintain a more balanced state of regulation throughout the day.

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11:30

[Quick Tip] My Step-By-Step Process for Preschool...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/14

I have been doing preschool screenings for over 10 years, and in this episode I am sharing with you my exact step-by-step process. Screenings can be overwhelming and intimidating because it is a lot more work than just showing up at a school...in fact most of the work comes before and after. But I have refined my screening process over the year and made it so easy and smooth, so I'm excited to share that with you today. On this episode I mention that we include an Autism Characteristics

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7:07

[Quick Tip] AAC Doesn't Hinder Speech & Language...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/11

Busting one of my favorite myths today! Great news - AAC does not hinder speech and language development...it actually promotes it! This is a great short mini episode to share with anyone who wants to learn more.

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26:53

Ep. 82 How EVERY Professional Can Support Sensory...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/10

If a child has sensory differences, EVERY person working with that child should be supporting the child's sensory regulation! But how? Each professional has different goals, which means that we might support sensory regulation in our kids for different reasons. And today, we're going to talk about those reasons. We're covering how sensory can be supported by: OTs, PTs, SLPs, feeding therapists, teachers, and of course - parents! Remember...there's a seat for everyone at the sensory

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6:51

[Quick Tip] Saying Goodbye to Functioning Labels &...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/09

Today we're talking about why we should move away from functioning labels and what to say instead. I'm also sharing a powerful concept Ilearned that changed everything for me.

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9:53

[Quick Tip] Bringing Up Autism Fail

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/08

Recently I posted about how we talked to a family about autism in our clinic and they decided to leave. I got 90% support and 10% ripped to shreds. Today I'm giving you the arguments from each side and telling you about why these conversations NEED to happen online & why they matter.

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8:43

[Quick Tip] Why Do Kids Plateau in Speech Therapy?

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/07

Quick tips coming at you for this first ever mini episode! On this episode we are talking about why kids plateau in their language development & how we can help. If you haven't yet checked out my best selling book, Ready Set Connect, you can grab it at: www.readysetconnectbook.com

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28:42

Ep. 81 A Game-Changer for Neurodiversity Affirming...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/03

I’ve got something BIG to share with you—something that’s about to revolutionize the neurodiversity affirming world!And it’s finally time to share it with you. This is going to be an absolute game changer for any neuroaffirming provider who wants to connect with other providers and find your ideal clients. Introducing...NeuroAffirm. The world’s first searchable directory of vetted ND affirming professionals. Start your 90 day free trial of a premium account by clicking below:

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16:47

Ep. 80 Neurodiversity Affirming Social Stories

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/09/26

I get asked a lot if I use social stories in my sessions and if social stories are neurodiversity affirming. And the answer to that is... It depends. Social stories were created by Carol Gray in the 90s and they are a social learning tool developed to help autistic individuals better understand social situations, expectations, and behaviors. But while they were created to be used positively and to support kids, unfortunately there are a lot of social stories floating around out there that

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22:45

Ep. 79 Sensory Breaks for the Classroom

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/09/24

One of the biggest questions therapists and teachers have is how to accommodate sensory needs in group settings. Obviously we need to do that. But trying to consider the preferences of every child in the classroom can feel daunting and sometimes near impossible. And I get it. But what if I told you there is actually an easy solution. If we actually take a proactive approach to planning our daily routines, we can (oftentimes) prevent dysregulation from ever occurring. Want to learn how to do

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Ep. 78 Designing The Perfect Clinic Space

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/09/16

My clinic, Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, is turning 11 years old!! I seriously can't believe it. One of the biggest lessons I've learned in my 11 years as a clinic owner has been how to make a clinic space that works best for me and my business. I recently moved into a new clinic after being in our previous space for over 5 years. And you may be shocked to hear this, but I actually moved in a smaller space! I have found what works for me, my therapists, and our clients. And I'm here to tell

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20:29

Ep. 77: Supporting Autistic Play Development

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/09/13

What does "functional play" really mean? Should we be teaching a child how to play? Is there a right and wrong way to play? These are all questions that come up when talking about Autistic play. I've always said "play = what is fun for the child." But should we be helping kids expand their play skills? What if a child only wants to play alone? We're going to answer these questions and more on this episode of Making the Shift!To learn more about how you can support Autistic kids in

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Ep. 76: How We Can Do Better For Autistic Kids

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/09/11

Recently, a parent of a 9-year old Autistic boy shared with me that her son threatened to take his life multiple times. He was so sad that at 9 years old, he did not want to live anymore. And that got me thinking… How is it that we’ve missed the mark that badly when it comes to supporting Autistic children? How is it, that even though there are loads of options for therapy for neurodivergent kids, that there are still so many kids feeling overwhelmed, hurt, and unsupported…and so many

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29:57

Ep. 75: ABA & Neurodiversity Affirming Practices

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/26

We need to talk about behavioral therapy... You may not know this but when I was in grad school, I was hired as a 1:1 behavioral support therapist for a little girl in a private school. ABA is a very common intervention that's recommended for Autistic kids. Some from the field say they're shifting to neurodiversity affirming practices. With extreme views on this controversial subject...and when we feel like everything we say is wrong...where can we go from here? What are the solutions? How

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Ep. 74: Are You Actually Neurodiversity Affirming?...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/23

Are you actually neurodiversity affirming? The term "neurodiversity affirming" has become such a buzzword. Therapists are advertising themselves as "ND Affirming Therapists". And maybe that is you. But are you actually ND Affirming? It’s easy to say that you follow a certain belief system, but to actually walk the walk and utilize that approach is completely different. So on this episode of Making the Shift, we're giving you a little pop quiz. Can you pass the test??Calling all ND

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27:33

Ep. 73: The Problem With Social Skills Training

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/21

Chris's ND Affirming Activity Book is out NOW! Click below to grab it: https://www.speechdude.com/book The problem with traditional social skills training is that it focuses on teaching autistic individuals to mimic neurotypical behaviors and suppress their autistic traits. And this comes at a significant cost to the autistic individual's self-esteem. By encouraging masking, or hiding one's true self to fit in, these programs can lead to exhaustion, burnout, and a loss of identity. The

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Ep. 72: How Do You Transition Autistic Kids?

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/19

If you work with kids, you know how hard transitions can be. For some kids, hearing a statement like “In five more minutes, we’re going to line up and go back to class” might not be a big deal. But those of us who work with Autistic children understand that some kids can experience more difficulties transitioning than others. I get asked at least once a week how to handle transitions. So this week on Making the Shift, we're discussing why transitions are so hard, the best (and worst) way to

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