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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. 51: Quick Tips for Integrating Sensory & Gestalt...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/05/04

Today we are welcoming Katja Piscitelli aka Bohospeechie to the show. Katja is an Inside Out Sensory Trained Clinician who now has a private practice where she specializes in working with gestalt language processors. Find her on social @bohospeechie

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Ep. 50: Using a Sensory Approach to Build Language in...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/04/27

Last week on Making the Shift we talked about 4 ways to know if your gestalt processor is dysregulated. And lack of engagement can often be a sign of dysregulation. On this week's episode of Making the Shift we're discussing why it's crucial to address sensory needs in your sessions with gestalt processors. We decided to bring back Melanie Weber, Sensory and NLA Trained SLP to talk about the one client that she struggled to engage with and how she was able to use sensory strategies to: a)

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Ep. 49: Four Ways to Spot Dysregulation in a Gestalt...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/04/20

Have you ever wondered how regulation impacts the way we process language? By understanding how dysregulation can impact our ability to perceive and make sense of the world around us, we can better support our kids in increasing their self-generated language. Join us for this week's episode of Making the Shift with SLP Melanie Weber, as we explore the complex relationship between regulation and gestalt processing, and learn how to identify signs of dysregulation in your gestalt processors

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Ep. 48: Five Ways to Presume Competence

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/04/13

As SLPs, we know that the language we use matters. On this week's episode of Making the Shift, we’re talking about why it's important to presume competence. We're diving into what it means to presume competence, signs to look out for in order to tell if a therapist is presuming competence, and our top 5 tips to make the shift to presuming competence in your everyday interactions. Learn how to write ND affirming IEPs at www.speechdude.com

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Ep 47: Beyond Autism Awareness...Shifting to Autism...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/04/08

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! On this week's episode of Making the Shift, we’re talking about the difference between autism awareness and autism acceptance. We'll also go into why awareness alone is not enough and 3 ways we can shift towards autism acceptance. For Speech Dude's ND Affirming IEP Courses, visit www.speechdude.com

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Ep. 46: Top Tips for Sensory Seekers

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/03/30

This week we’re going to be talking about our top tips for sensory seekers. This term is becoming more widely known (yay!) but it’s important to make sure we are all on the same page when we are talking about sensory seekers. On this week's episode of Making the Shift, we’re going to be discussing what a sensory seeker looks like, how to support sensory seekers in a variety of settings, and what not to do! If you're a parent or professional and want to learn more about supporting sensory

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Ep. 45: Finding the Right Combination of Sensory...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/03/23

Let's talk about sensory strategies. This is the #1 question I get daily. What strategies should I be using?? Another common question I get is: How do I know if those strategies are working?? The thing about using sensory strategies is that we have to first know what the child needs, not what they want. This week on Making the Shift, we are talking about how to find the right combination of sensory supports.

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Ep. 44: Why Understanding Sensory Processing is Key...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/03/16

Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Being neurodiversity affirming means that we view neurological differences as differences and not deficits. Some common differences seen in neurodiverse individuals include differences in communication, interaction, emotional regulation and sensory needs. Our goal as neurodiversity affirming therapists, teachers,

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Ep. 43: Sensory & the Scope of the SLP

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/03/09

If you have been around here long enough then you know how passionate Jessie is about SLPs using sensory strategies in their sessions. When we talk about SLPs using sensory strategies, we usually get a few common responses: "Is that in your scope of practice??" "That's what OTs do..." "Why should SLPs learn about sensory?" So today on Making the Shift, we're diving into Sensory and the Scope of the SLP. For information on Jessie's sensory trainings for SLPs & parents, visit

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Ep. 42: What Does Dysregulation Look Like?

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/03/02

We hear about dysregulation all the time...but what exactly does it look like? Today we're diving into 3 areas to consider when looking at a child's dysregulation.

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Ep. 41: Taking a Trauma Informed Approach Ft....

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/02/23

Let's talk about Trauma Informed Care. Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”A trauma-informed approach to care acknowledges that health care organizations and care teams need to have a complete picture of a client/child's life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective health care services. But what does that look like for SLPs? What type of providers do parents need to look for? We sat down with The Trauma Informed

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Ep. 40: Let's Talk About Autistic Gender Identity &...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/02/16

This week we're doing a backwards spin on Valentine's Day - let's talk about challenging social constructs when it comes to gender identity. This episode we are joined by Lyric Rivera is a trans-nonbinary, pansexual, polyamorous Autistic person who runs the internationally recognized Neurodivergent Rebel blog & Youtube Channel. Lyric is also the Owner of NeuroDivergent Consulting, and author of the best-selling business ethics book, Workplace NeuroDiversity Rising, praised in Forbes as

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Ep. 39: Supporting Gestalt Language Processors ft....

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/02/09

Let's talk about language development. For years we've operated under the assumption that there is one way to develop language. But new research is showing there is actually another way to develop language. It's called Gestalt Language Development. This week on Making the Shift we are excited to have Alex Zachos from Meaningful Speech join us to talk about gestalt language processing. Alex is an SLP, a business owner, a wife, and a mom who is committed to learning and growing as a

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Ep. 38: Busting 5 Common Autism Myths

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/02/02

"Autism is a disease that needs to be cured"... incorrect. "Autism only occurs in boys"... untrue. There are so many common misconceptions about autism out there. And despite all the research to debunk these myths, they still persist. So this week on Making the Shift, Chris and I are going to sit down and bust 5 common autism myths.

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Ep. 37: Parenting an Autistic Child Ft. SLP Cari Ebert

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/01/26

This week on Making the Shift we are honored to have Cari Ebert join us to talk about parenting an Autistic child. Cari Ebert, M.S., CCC-SLP is a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area. She has found her niche working exclusively with young children ages birth to five and their families. She's also a parent of an autistic child. This allows her to see things not only as a professional but also as a parent. On this episode, we're

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Ep. 36: Why We Should Step Away from Functioning...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/01/19

Autistic Adults have long spoken out against the harm caused by functioning labels like “severe autism” or “low-functioning” autism. Imagine if we described neurotypical individuals this way. Are you mildly or severely neurotypical? Autism is a neurotype. Using terms like mildly or severely autistic does not give us any information on that child's needs or the support we can provide. This week on Making the Shift, Chris and I are going to talk about the reasons we should step away from

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Ep. 35: Living Your Best Sensory Life Ft. OT Dr....

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/01/12

This week on Making the Shift we have a super special guest…. (drumroll please).... Dr. Winnie Dunn!! Dr. Winnie Dunn is a Distinguished Professor of the Department of Occupational Therapy Education at the University of Missouri and the author of the Sensory Profile. She is an internationally known expert for her studies about sensory processing in everyday life. On this episode, we're discussing... ✔ How Dr. Winnie Dunn got her start and her work on sensation patterns... ✔ How sensation

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Ep. 34: Five Ways to Boost Team Collaboration in the...

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2023/01/05

On this episode, we'll explore... ✔ The importance of working together as a team to help children meet their goals... ✔ Why we should focus on team collaboration... ✔ Our 5 tips for boosting team collaboration... ✔ And more... For tickets to our upcoming Making the Shift Virtual Seminar, click here: https://asdinsideout.mykajabi.com/making-the-shift

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Ep. 33: How to Support PDAers

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/12/23

PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance OR more affirming term Persistent Drive for Autonomy. On this episode, we'll cover... ✔ What is Persistent Drive for Autonomy? ✔ Tips for identifying PDA ✔ Our best strategies for working with kids with PDA ✔ And more... The term persistent drive for autonomy was coined by Harry Thompson who is a PDA autistic adult, educator, and author of the PDA Paradox.

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Ep. 32: Starting the Self-Regulation Conversation

The NeuroAffirm Podcast ·

2022/12/16

In this episode, we'll cover: ✔ How self-regulation develops ✔ Simple ways to talk to kids about their regulation ✔ The most effective visual tools you can use ✔ Must-know tips before having this conversation with kids Grab the Energy Meter here: https://www.autismlevelup.com/#tools

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