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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. 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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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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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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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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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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Ep. 63 Does My Child Have PDA?

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/07/29

In this powerful episode with Child Psychologist Dr. Tay, we dive into characteristics of a child with a PDA profile...many you likely haven't heard of! PDA is known as Pathological Demand Avoidance, but we like to use the more affirming term, Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. In this episode, we talk about how PDA can externalize, internalize, and how you can help kids no matter their age. Dr. Tay is a child psychologist who specializes in early autism diagnosis and PDA...and she's licensed to

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Ep. 62 Sensory Tips for In Home Therapists

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/07/26

This week on the Making the Shift we are diving into using sensory strategies for in-home therapists. And we have a special guest! I am so excited to sit down with Melanie Weber to talk about using sensory strategies in home sessions. Melanie has 10 years of experience and most of that has been as a home-based therapist. She is passionate about using sensory strategies and making sure caregivers feel supported and involved in sessions.

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Ep. 61 Enhancing Your Sensory Approach in a Clinic...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/07/24

This week on Making the Shift we have a special guest! I am so excited to sit down with Celina Wright to talk about implementing a sensory-based approach in a clinic setting. Celina is my right hand woman and has worked closely with me over the last several years. She has over 14 years of experience as a practicing therapist. She is a Sensory Trained SLPA and is currently in graduate school to become an SLP. Celina is passionate about leading others to breakthrough and advocating for

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Ep. 60 How Do I Bring Up Autism to Families

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/07/22

How confident do you feel bringing up autism to families? Early in my career as an SLP this was really hard for me. But I know now that it is a disservice to the child and their family to wait to have that conversation. So on this week's episode of the Making the Shift we're diving into how to bring up autism to families.

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Ep. 59 An AuDHDer's Guide to Regulation

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/07/19

This week on the Making the Shift we have a super special guest! Bettina is an AuDHD SLP, mom to an Autistic child, and the owner of Milk and Honey where she does therapy and consulting. We are so excited to sit down with Bettina to talk about what it's like being an AuDHDer and her sensory journey!

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Ep. 58 Top Tips for Sensory Avoiders

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/07/17

This week on the Making the Shift we’re going to be talking about our top tips for sensory avoiders. Listen in to learn more about what a sensory avoider looks like, how to support sensory avoiders in a variety of settings, and what NOT to do!

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Ep. 57 Why We Shouldn't "Manage Behaviors" & What To...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/07/15

When I started viewing behavior as just the tip of the iceberg and started looking more at what lies beneath the surface, everything changed for me. So put on your scuba gear and get ready to dive deep into the icy waters of managing behavior. We're discussing: The research behind the behavior iceberg created by Mona Delahooke, what you should do instead of trying to “manage behaviors”, effective strategies to better understand the behaviors we are seeing in our sessions and at home, and

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Ep. 56 Supporting Sensory Needs in Schools

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2024/07/12

On this episode of Making the Shift, we are diving into a much requested topic: Supporting Sensory Needs in the School. Tune in as we discuss: the first thing we can do to support sensory needs in the classroom, how to add sensory accommodations into the student’s IEP and therapy goals, the best methods for collaborating with teachers and parents, our top tips for using sensory strategies in groups, small spaces, and when pushing into the classroom, and more.

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Ep. 55: Strategies for Surviving with Sensory...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/06/01

Does one person in the house always seem to listen to the radio or TV at a volume that is just too loud?? Does another person in the house love when all the lights are dimmed? Maybe you feel like you are always chasing around a child who seems to have a never ending source of energy or trying to create a calming environment for a child who is easily overstimulated.. When you have a family with different sensory needs, it can be tough to find the perfect balance to keep everyone regulated

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Ep. 54: Why You Shouldn't Withhold Preferred Items &...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/05/25

Raise your hand if you have ever had a child walk into your therapy session holding their favorite toy and you thought, "You know what, I'm just going to take this toy away so it's not distracting?". Now raise your hand if you immediately regretted that decision... Been there! This week on Making the Shift we're talking about 5 reasons you should NOT withhold a child's preferred items and what you should do instead.

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Ep 53: Defying Neuronormativity Ft. Lived Experience...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/05/18

This week on Making the Shift, we are sitting down with Autistic Advocate Sonny Jane Wise to discuss defying neuronormativity. Sonny Jane Wise, aka the Lived Experience Educator, is on a mission to build a neurodiversity affirming future and challenge neuronormativity so neurodivergent individuals are no longer labelled as disordered. Sonny Jane Wise is a multiply neurodivergent or more specifically, an Autistic Bipolar ADHDer. Sonny is an internationally recognized public speaker,

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Ep. 52: Create Your Allyship Plan Ft. Dr. Jennifer...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/05/11

We believe that creating an allyship plan is essential in today's society to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is important to recognize that allyship is not just a one-time action, but a continuous effort that requires an intentional plan. Which is why on this week's episode of Making the Shift, we are sitting down with Dr. Jennifer Hutton to discuss why creating an allyship plan is critical and how we can get moving on implementing that plan. Make sure you check out her

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