So often, kids are shut down when talking about their special interests. But what if we embraced them instead? Here's a heartwarming story about a 7 year old I worked with and how I embraced his passion, which led to more communication and conversation than I had ever seen from him.

Today I'm sharing one of the most powerful and hardest things you will ever hear - an excerpt from the famous article written by Autistic advocate Jim Sinclair in 1993. This changed my life and I hope it will bring you a new perspective too.

Using AAC in a sensory-based sessions can feel tough if you're not an octopus...but I will tell you there are ways to make it easy and successful! Today I'm sharing 3 ways you can use AAC in your sessions, even if you have kids who you need to be super hands-on with! To learn more about implementing AAC in your sensory-based sessions, make sure to join us for our LAST free training of the year...a half day Sensory SLP Workshop - with a special emphasis on AAC for AAC Awareness Month! Click below to save your seat: https://www.sensoryslp.com/workshop

Hot topic here...does an autism diagnosis automatically mean a child needs therapy? Here's my (maybe unique) opinion on the matter P.S. If you are a parent struggling to find neurodiversity affirming care, make sure to check out our brand new NeuroAffirm Directory - we've got incredible providers of all types from all over the world...it's growing every day! P.P.S. If you're a provider and you're not yet on the NeuroAffirm Directory...we are waiting for you! Families are searching for providers like you every day...so go make your free profile! www.neuroaffirm.com

A few weeks ago I posted about how I started my private practice right after my CF, and so many of you said HOW? TELL ME YOUR WAYS! And that's exactly what we're doing on this episode.

I've invited my good friend Jena Castro Casbon, known for her Start Your Private Practice Program (for beginners) and Grow Your Private Practice Program (for establish practices looking to grow), and of course her well known podcast Private Practice Success Stories.

Jena ALSO started her private practice at 26. And on this episode, we're talking all about how YOU can get started too. I have worked closely with Jena over the years as she is such a valuable resource and I highly recommend Jena's Start Your Private Practice Program so you don't have to learn the hard way.

To learn more about Jena's program & see the special bonuses she's offering for our audience ONLY, click below: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/jessieginsburg

I had an interesting experience at a recent preschool screening, where had I just followed "the standard screening procedure", I would have missed referring this child for a developmental evaluation. Today I'm walking you through 2 simple ways you can change your screening procedures so that we don't let Autistic kids fall through the cracks. If you want access to the Strengths-Based Autism Characteristics Checklist we use in our screenings, join us in the NeuroAffirm Therapy Academy where you will get access to that plus many other valuable resources and trainings to support you in your journey to better support Autistic kids. Click below to learn more about the academy (and founding member pricing): https://www.sensoryslp.com/neuroaffirm-therapy-academy

How do you help Autistic toddlers when they're having a tough time...for example when you tell them "no"...which results in hitting and scratching?! I saw this question pop up in a large online group & wanted to provide some guidance about how we can help in the moment, as well as what proactive strategies we can use to help our kids maintain a more balanced state of regulation throughout the day.

I have been doing preschool screenings for over 10 years, and in this episode I am sharing with you my exact step-by-step process. Screenings can be overwhelming and intimidating because it is a lot more work than just showing up at a school...in fact most of the work comes before and after. But I have refined my screening process over the year and made it so easy and smooth, so I'm excited to share that with you today. On this episode I mention that we include an Autism Characteristics Checklist (strengths-based). If you are in the NeuroAffirm Therapy Academy, you've already got access to this. If not, you can still join us at founding member pricing and get access to this resource, and many others, including the brand new training on starting a neuroaffirming private practice. Click below to learn more about the academy: https://www.sensoryslp.com/neuroaffirm-therapy-academy

Busting one of my favorite myths today! Great news - AAC does not hinder speech and language development...it actually promotes it! This is a great short mini episode to share with anyone who wants to learn more.

If a child has sensory differences, EVERY person working with that child should be supporting the child's sensory regulation! But how? Each professional has different goals, which means that we might support sensory regulation in our kids for different reasons. And today, we're going to talk about those reasons. We're covering how sensory can be supported by: OTs, PTs, SLPs, feeding therapists, teachers, and of course - parents! Remember...there's a seat for everyone at the sensory table.

To learn more about sensory and how to implement strategies in your speech sessions, make sure to join us for our LAST free training of the year! Click here to save your seat: https://www.sensoryslp.com/workshop