In this episode, I'm sharing with you the ingredients that go into a Neurodiversity Affirming speech therapy assessment. We'll talk about my framework 'CPIE' — Child, Partner, Interaction, Environment — and how it frames our approach to understanding the communication skills of Autistic children within the context of their relationships & worlds. Whether you're a speech therapist, educator, parent, or caregiver, you'll gain insights on the importance of seeing beyond the child's immediate abilities and considering their functional opportunities, important relationships, and environmental impacts. Discover why Neurodiversity Affirming, holistic assessments are vital, and how it can strengthen the support we provide to Autistic children and to the other people in their lives. LINKS: Register for my totally FREE webinar for Speechies: Turning Affirming - for Speech Therapists Supporting Autistic Children - It's available on-demand, any time you are! Register today for the 30 minute webinar and I'll send you the link to watch: https://playlearnchat.com/free-speechie-webinar/ Join my Affirming Communication for Autistic Children Course: https://playlearnchat.com/acac-course/ Link to view the CPIE visual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JxrICr0qSwulkH2LFjNkwnhuDapLfkmd/view?usp=sharing

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This episode is a very personal one where I'm going to share my experiences and insights as an autistic ADHDer who was pregnant at the time of recording, with a particular focus on the positives and negatives that I've experienced throughout the pregnancy in terms of how I've been supported (or not...) through the medical system. I also share some points about where I think things need to improve in all of these different medical and allied health settings, to be more accessible and neurodivergent-friendly. LINKS:

• Lap desk - Officeworks & Amazon
• My Streamline and Automate Your Private Practice Webinar - https://differentlyaligned.com/streamline-automate-your-private-practice-webinar
• Annie Crowe's upcoming book 'NeuroAccessibility: How to Build Accessible Healthcare for Neurodivergent People' – https://www.amazon.com.au/NeuroAccessibility-Accessible-Healthcare-Neurodivergent-People-ebook/dp/B0BZL7HGKH

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In this episode, I delve into the world of auditory sensitivities as experienced by an autistic person... that's me! I give you a glimpse into my own personal journey with significant auditory challenges.

First I discuss how I navigate and process my unique auditory experiences. Then I shed light on some effective strategies that benefit me and also my daughter.

Whether you're supporting an autistic or auditory-sensitive child, or even looking for insights into your own experiences, these insights and strategies might just be what you need!

LINKS:

Speech Therapists! Get yourself on the waitlist for the Affirming Communication for Autistic Children course, which is for speech therapists all around the world: https://playlearnchat.com/speechie-course

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SHOW NOTES: 'Naughty' and 'lazy' are two words that I can't stand, especially when it comes to describing young kids, neurodivergent kids. I don't believe, in the vast majority of cases, neurodivergent kids are lazy or naughty. However, unfortunately, these are some of the labels that often get placed onto these kids by people who don't understand them much. In this episode, I break down these ideas - why neurodivergent kids aren't lazy or naughty. LINKS: My free webinar for Allied Health Professionals - available for you anytime! Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Kickstart Webinar - I share three actionable tips that you can do right away when you watch it - Register at www.playlearnchat.com/free-neurodiversity-webinar

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Show Notes: In this episode I share my answer to this question I hear often: Is it Neuroaffirming to Work on Pretend Play Skills with Autistic Children? And my short answer is... it depends! Tune in to hear the things you need to ask yourself and keep in mind to weigh up a more personalised answer to this question. LINKS: Allied Health Professionals, you're invited to my FREE on-demand webinar: Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Kickstart - Register here to kick off or clarify your next steps on your Neurodiversity Affirming Practice journey! https://playlearnchat.com/free-neurodiversity-webinar/

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In this episode, I chat with the amazing Hat, also known as Harriet Richardson, a significant voice in the neurodivergent community. Hat not only is an autistic ADHDer but also shines in her roles as a speech and language therapist, blogger, and public speaker. We discuss AAC, Internallised Ableism, Joy of claiming ND identity, mental health, consent for goals, and her beautiful dog Meeno.

Watch this chat on Youtube: https://youtu.be/G2QpnnR2GJ4

LINKS:

Hat's Website: www.hattalks.uk

Hat on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hat.talks.uk/

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Show Notes: In this episode I share a few practical ideas of what it actually looks like to be changing the world around a child, to be most supportive and enable positive social interactions and connections for neurodivergent children. I talk about changes to the world around the child in 3 ways: • changes to other people • changes to the physical environment • changes to schedules and expectations Links:

• Get your FREE PDF DOWNLOAD -💡 Cheatsheet of Ideas: Social Supports - Changing the World Around the Child https://playlearnchat.ck.page/d8fca3bbc9
• More freebies here! playlearnchat.com/freebies
• Learn more about supporting neurodivergent children in Neurodiversity Affirming ways, with my webinar series 'Turn Theory into Practice'! - https://playlearnchat.com/neurodiversity-affirming-practice-webinar-series/

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Show Notes: In this episode I chat with the fabulous Chrissie Davies, from Chaos to Calm Consultancy and author of books including the wonderful 'Love Me Love my ADHD' and 'Love your Brain'. We discuss all kinds of big ideas around trauma-informed practice in schools, tips for families supporting neurodivergent children, practicing radical acceptance, and building trusting relationships with children. Watch our interview as a video on YouTube if that's your groove! https://youtu.be/OF6LG5Bqtv8 LINKS: Chrissie's website: https://www.chaostocalmconsultancy.com/ Find Chrissie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrissiechaostocalm/ Chrissie's book 'Love Me Love my ADHD' - https://www.chaostocalmconsultancy.com/love-me-love-my-adhd Chrissie's book 'Love your Brain' - https://www.chaostocalmconsultancy.com/product/love-your-brain

Sharing 3 key strategies for therapists supporting Autistic children: 🤫 The Power of Silence 🤗 Valuing Relationship-Building Time 🗣 Growing into Advocacy This is a shortie version of my free webinar for Speech Therapists who support Autistic Children - Turning Affirming! Speech Therapists ➝ You're welcome to register to get the full webinar free - https://playlearnchat.com/free-speechie-webinar/ - it's available on-demand 🙂 My course for speech therapists 'Affirming Communication for Autistic Children' is open for enrollment (at the time this episode is out!) and doors close on 1st August 2023. If you're seeing and hearing this after that date, no worries, get on the waitlist to be first to hear when doors open next & get super duper offers! Learn more about the course here: https://playlearnchat.com/acac-course/

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Today I'm sharing a shortie, practical episode - all about how you can teach neurodivergent children about self-advocacy in these 3 ways: - Explicit teaching (this doesn't mean swear words!) - Model when you did and didn't self-advocate - Incidental teaching as natural opportunities arise Listen in to hear some ideas for how these teaching strategies can look in action with the neurodivergent kids that you support! LINKS: Speech Therapists! Join my Affirming Communication for Autistic Children course: https://playlearnchat.com/acac-course/ And also for speechies, you're invited to my free webinar 'Turning Affirming', which is running live on Monday 24th July 2023 and the recording will be available afterwards so register any time! Here's your link ➝ https://playlearnchat.com/free-speechie-webinar/ You'll learn 3 practical, Neurodiversity Affirming strategies to support your Autistic clients. Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932 Website: www.playlearnchat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat