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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. 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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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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