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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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11:47

[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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3:15

[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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5:41

[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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8:42

[Quick Tip] How I Became the Most Effective SLP for...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/29

Today we're talking about the core pillars of being the most effective, neurodiversity affirming SLP. There's so much to know...where should we start?! I'm sharing exactly what accelerated my transformation as a therapist, and what propelled the progress in my clients. If you are ready to become the most effective, affirming SLP then we would love to see you at our upcoming event: Inside Out Sensory Course Live. In this virtual training, you will gain incredible knowledge in sensory for

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6:22

[Quick Tip] When Kids Come Off "Rude"

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/28

Recently someone ask a question in an online group to help one of her students who was coming off "aggressive" or "rude" because of the way he was talking to others. She wanted to know if it was neurodiversity affirming to help this child use more "positive" language. There are a few ways you can support the child here in ND affirming ways...let's talk about them! P.s. If you want to learn more about how to support kids in ND affirming ways, come join us in the NeuroAffirm Therapy Academy

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14:36

Ep. 84 Let's Talk About PECS

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/24

PECS is often an AAC system that's recommended for Autistic kids. But is it neurodiversity affirming? On this episode of Making the Shift, we talk about what PECS is, how it works, and what we need to consider when determining if it's a good option for AAC.If you are a therapist in need of training on how to implement AAC in your sessions, we have a special emphasis on using AAC in our last free training of the year! Join us for the Sensory SLP Workshop coming up at the end of the month,

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4:32

[Quick Tip] How to Embrace Special Interests & See...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/23

So often, kids are shut down when talking about their special interests. But what if we embraced them instead? Here's a heartwarming story about a 7 year old I worked with and how I embraced his passion, which led to more communication and conversation than I had ever seen from him.

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6:17

[Quick Tip] The Autistic Perspective that Will Change...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/22

Today I'm sharing one of the most powerful and hardest things you will ever hear - an excerpt from the famous article written by Autistic advocate Jim Sinclair in 1993. This changed my life and I hope it will bring you a new perspective too.

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6:31

[Quick Tip] Three Tips for Using AAC in Your...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/10/21

Using AAC in a sensory-based sessions can feel tough if you're not an octopus...but I will tell you there are ways to make it easy and successful! Today I'm sharing 3 ways you can use AAC in your sessions, even if you have kids who you need to be super hands-on with! To learn more about implementing AAC in your sensory-based sessions, make sure to join us for our LAST free training of the year...a half day Sensory SLP Workshop - with a special emphasis on AAC for AAC Awareness Month! Click

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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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