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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:

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Secret waitlist doors will open in November 2023 for those who are already on the waitlist - you'll get the best valued offer if you join then!

(and if you're reading this after that date, join the waitlist to find out when the course is next open!)

 

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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/ 

Hat's Etsy shop with resources including her communication cards: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hattalks/?etsrc=sdt

 

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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   • Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches Social Support webinars for parents and professionals - Get 10% off with code POD10! • Webinar for Allied Health Professionals: Affirming Ways to Support Social & Peer Interactions - https://courses.playlearnchat.com/offers/2ARTUmfd?coupon_code=POD10 • Webinar for Parents of Neurodivergent Children: Affirming Ways to Support your Neurodivergent Child's Social Interactions - https://courses.playlearnchat.com/offers/a5QFXWCf?coupon_code=POD10    

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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 the waitlist for my course Affirming Communication for Autistic Children: https://playlearnchat.com/acac-course/ Doors officially open on 24th July 2023 (but if you're listening at a different date, head over there to find out when the course is open!)   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

In this episode I share my perspectives about the role that 'play' should take in speech therapy sessions for autistic children.   I also share my ideas for how you can support learning and progression towards various goals for a child, through connecting with the way they enjoy playing!     If you're a Speechie and you're keen to learn more with me, hop on the Waitlist for my upcoming course - Affirming Communication for Autistic Children! You'll be first to hear when doors open and get a bonus and discount!: https://playlearnchat.com/speechie-course/   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

I'm sharing 8 key ways you can do Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy - You can find all of the points I discuss on the free PDF download here: Neurodiversity Affirming Speech Therapy Practices for SLPs supporting Autistic Children: https://playlearnchat.ck.page/76b2db1d09   Here are the 8 key practices that I encourage you to do, as a Neurodiversity Affirming Therapist:  

1. Accept all forms of communication as valid - actions, gestures, sounds, signs, AAC, visuals
2. Plan sessions around using child’s interests and motivating topics as the main activities
3. Join the child (sometimes), playing in their way. Or let them play in their way solo
4. Support the child to listen and attend to others in their own way
5. Observe & use the child’s sensory preferences to build engagement and support their participation at all times
6. Assess children using holistic tools and qualitative approaches that consider child & family perspectives & quality of life
7. Set collaborative goals that are for the child’s benefit - leading to wellbeing and connectedness
8. Set collaborative goals that are about changing the world around the child (other people, environments, expectations) to be most supportive

  👩‍🎓 🌈 If you're a Speechie and you're keen to learn more with me, hop on the Waitlist for my upcoming course - Affirming Communication for Autistic Children! You'll be first to hear when doors open and get a bonus and discount!: https://playlearnchat.com/speechie-course/    

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