Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/2022/07/23/vestibular/

Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/⁠⁠⁠

Kieran Rose, an autistic self-advocate, published author, speaker, consultant, trainer, researcher, and neurodivergent educator joins us this episode to discuss a number of topics around neurodiversity. He offers a regular online learning about understanding autistic experiences three times per year for the public, as well as offering training for organizations. We cover the topics of functioning labels, theory of mind–which I’ve done an episode on before–and good intentions of autism providers who are or aren’t neurodivergent themselves.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/2022/07/09/stigma/

Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/⁠

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Autistic Self-Advocate, Turrell Burgess, joins the podcast this episode to discuss his experience, his book, What’s with the New Kid: My Autism My Story, what led him to the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL)–the home of DIRFloortime®–and his new role as Executive Assistant & Diversity Advisor, and how he plans to impact the world in his new role. Turrell did a reading of his book at the ICDL 2021 DIRFloortime® Conference where he spoke of his experience and it is a pleasure to introduce him to the world of DIRFloortime® here!

Link to the full blog post with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the podcast here: https://affectautism.com/2022/06/04/turrell-burgess/

Caregivers: Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network for support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: https://www.icdl.com/parents

Mary Beth Crawford is a licensed Physical therapist and DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader who founded Baby Steps Therapy in 2008. Mary Beth regularly provides lectures and in-service training to numerous parent groups, and medical professionals and allied health groups on the foundations of motor development, and on her unique approach to pediatric physical therapy. She is here to talk about how she practices Physical Therapy within a Floortime approach.

Link to the full blog post with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the podcast here: https://affectautism.com/2022/04/09/pt/

Caregivers: Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network for support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: https://www.icdl.com/parents

Sometimes the biggest challenge parents have with their autistic children who have meltdowns is meeting the child emotionally and connecting. Here, we need to find the affect they’re having in that moment in order to support them to feel heard and understood. ⁠Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR®)⁠ Expert and Training Leader, ⁠Kasheena Holder⁠, joins us to discuss this process of providing co-regulatory support for our children. Kasheena is a Special Education Teacher in Barbados and works with the ⁠International Council on Development and Learning⁠. She owns a local private practice in Barbados called First Step where she supports children with neurodiversities and their families.

Sad note: Kasheena passed away in December of 2024 and is fondly remembered for her generous spirit.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/2022/03/26/feel/⁠

Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/