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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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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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23:48

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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19:35

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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21:24

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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27:57

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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20:38

Ep. 71: When Kids Aren’t Picking Up On AAC

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/16

When you’ve introduced AAC…but you feel like there’s no progress…what should you do? Sometimes just getting a device in a child’s hand feels like a major win. But what do you do when you’ve been trying and trying with little success? AAC can be so overwhelming as it is, and when we aren’t seeing progress, it can feel defeating. Is it worth continuing? Or time for something else? This week on Making the Shift we’re talking all about what to do when kids aren’t picking up on AAC. Are you an

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22:52

Ep. 70: Avoid these Goals for Autistic Kids

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/14

Let’s face it. A lot of goals that are still being written for Autistic kids….well, they suck. This may come across as harsh but some of these goals truly do more harm than good. I genuinely believe that. So why are we talking about goals that suck? Because it’s a big problem. If we don’t talk about goals that suck, the people who are still writing these goals aren’t going to understand WHY it’s such a big problem, and what they can do better. So this week on Making the Shift, we're talking

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32:40

Ep. 69: Navigating Autism & ADHD Assessments Ft....

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/12

This week on Making the Shift, we are sitting down with Dr. Karen Wilson, a renowned clinical neuropsychologist and the founder of ChildNEXUS to discuss the importance of differential diagnosis in neurodivergent children. With extensive expertise in neuropsychological assessments and evidence-based interventions, Dr. Wilson has devoted her career to understanding and supporting children with ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders, and other neurodevelopmental differences. She also hosts a popular

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16:31

Ep. 68: Best Ways to Support Nonspeaking Autistic...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/09

In this week's episode of Making the Shift, we’re breaking down the absolute most powerful ways you can support nonspeaking Autistic children. On this episode, we're discussing: why kids may not be speaking, when to start introducing alternative methods of communication, how we talk about and talk to our nonspeaking kids, how to prioritize what matters most to make the greatest gains, and more!

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27:15

Ep. 67: Autistic Representation on the Big Screen ft....

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/07

A few weeks agowe wereinvited to attend thescreening of the movie Ezra.And I’m still pinching myself.I reached out to the associate producer of the movie, Alex Plank, and he agreed to be interviewed on our live show! In this interview we discussed the importance of autistic characters being played by an autistic actors, how autistic actors and consultants were accommodated on set for the movie Ezra, why this movie will change the narrative & help others to better understand Autistic

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28:49

Ep. 66: What If Speech Therapy Doesn't Feel Right?...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/05

What if it doesn’t feel right? In this episode, you get to meet Sandy Hughes, parent of an Autistic son who found Jessie on Instagram and then started therapy in her clinic. Join Sandy as she shares her powerful story, starting from when her son had therapists and teachers who were not the right fit, through her self-advocacy journey, and seeing her son progress with an ND affirming approach.

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12:47

Ep. 65 Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy in Our Clinic

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/08/02

On this episode of Making the Shift, I'm sitting down with my clinic's Speech & Language Program Director Emily Byers Chaney and we are talking about how we've been implementing ND affirming practices over the years. We're sharing what works well for us, and hopefully it works well for you too! You can find Emily on Instagram @ndaffirming.slp To learn more about our clinic visit www.pediatrictherapyplayhouse.com

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Ep. 64 How to Help Autistic Kids Communicate

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/07/31

This week on Making the Shift, we're celebrating the release of Jessie's brand new already BEST SELLING book, Ready Set Connect. We're diving into WHY a book like this is so important, and the very hard lessons that were learned that shaped the way we support Autistic children. To get the book & the incredible free bonuses, visit: https://www.readysetconnectbook.com/

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