We chose play from Affect Autism

By Daria BrownEducation

We chose play from Affect Autism episodes

March 09 AUTISTIC Viewpoints Episode 9 with Breanne Burgess
On Episode 9 of ⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠ interview Turrell's younger sister, Breanne!

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/

⁠Timestamps:
00:14 Introductions
01:28 Turrell's first question for his sister
02:27 What Breanne loved about Turrell
03:10 Turrell and his sister's schooling
04:45 Breanne's sense of patience, caring, and concern for others
05:20 What the siblings bonded over
06:40 Did Breanne feel like the big sister instead?
07:40 What Breanne loves about Turrell
07:57 Turrell's self doubts
08:13 Turrell asks his sister about making friends
10:34 Turrell asks his sister about the impact he's had on her life
12:58 Daria's reaction and question for Breanne about the family culture around the Autism diagnosis
17:21 Daria asks Turrell if he ever felt shame around his diagnosis
20:17 Turrell felt underestimated
21:05 Turrell asks his sister what lesson she learned from him
22:19 Breanne discusses Turrell's growth
23:59 Autism and black-and-white thinking
25:43 Turrell's personal development
26:23 Developing versus ruminating
27:41 Wrap-up

* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise
29 min
March 06 Bloom Village
Princess Owens is parenting educator, writer, and mindfulness facilitator whose work uplifts neurodivergent families with compassion and intention. As the founder and lead consultant of Bloom Village Co., she helps family-serving organizations build more inclusive, culturally grounded, and community-centered spaces. A dedicated neurodiversity advocate and mother of five, she brings real-life insight, heart, and expertise to every conversation. Based in New Jersey, Princess blends mindful parenting, storytelling, and lived experience to guide others toward more supportive and human-centered care for children and families.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/03/06/bloom-village/

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/

29 min
February 27 We Chose Play Season 1, Episode 5: Let's play!
Every other week in 2026 so far, you've been hearing the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary, ⁠We Chose Play⁠. This time it's Season 1, Episode 5, called, "Let's play!" that includes examples of our early experiences doing Floortime⁠. ⁠⁠We Chose Play⁠ is a series documenting one family’s Floortime journey.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/02/27/wcp-s1e5/

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/⁠
36 min
February 20 Parent Perspectives: The Power of Relationship and Community
This episode's guest is Krithika, a Northern California mom to an 11-year-old Autistic son, who discovered DIRFloortime® after years of traditional therapy led to more frustration than progress. That shift changed everything. Now she is a passionate advocate for her son and a connector for other families, supporting parents through social groups and serving on a community advisory board to help improve systems of care for neurodivergent children and their families and shares her journey with us.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/02/20/pp-13/

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/

* Thank you to Toronto recording artist Ayria for the intro/outro song permission.
43 min
February 13 We Chose Play Season 1, Episode 4: Let's start
Every other week in 2026 so far, you've been hearing the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary, We Chose Play. This time it's Season 1, Episode 4, called, "Let's start" that covers looking at your child’s individual profile to inform your play and features DIR-Expert and Occupational Therapist Gretchen Kamke. ⁠We Chose Play is a series documenting one family’s Floortime journey.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: https://affectautism.com/2026/02/13/wcp-s1e4/

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/⁠
33 min
February 11 AUTISTIC Viewpoints Episode 8: A Deep Dive into the Band Nirvana
On Episode 8 of ⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠ take a deep dive into one of their favourite bands, Nirvana.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:58 This episode's topic
01:58 Turrell's favourite Nirvana album
02:31 How Daria heard about Nirvana
03:59 Daria's favourite Nirvana album
04:09 Turrell's favourite Nirvana songs
05:14 Daria's favourite Nirvana songs
06:52 Nirvana's allure and protest art
10:05 Turrell's reflections
12:08 Neurodivergence in Nirvana lyrics
16:41 Nirvana's impact on the world
18:00 Daria's regret
19:10 Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters
19:32 Kurt Cobain was a better singer than Celine Dion
20:22 Our favourite Nirvana lyrics
24:16 Nirvana's Unplugged performance
27:43 Dark hours where demons creep in
28:36 Our favourite musical parts of Nirvana songs
31:11 Kurt is untouchable for Gen X
31:25 Dave Grohl's success after Nirvana
32:48 Nirvana's legacy
33:13 Wrap-Up

* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise
35 min
February 06 Movement Integrates
In this episode, number 305, I interview DIR® Expert Training Leader and Occupational Therapist Maude Le Roux who has a DIR® clinic, A Total Approach, in Glen Mills, PA. She has her own online academy where she trains professionals and parents and recently launched a fabulous new Family Support Circle. She is an international trainer in many other modalities as well. We are discussing the importance of daily movement. Why should we move with our kids every day? How should we do the movements with interaction for sensory integration and motor planning?

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/02/06/movement/

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/
38 min
January 30 We Chose Play Season 1, Episode 3: How do we start?
Every other week in 2026 so far, you've been hearing the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary We Chose Play. This time it’s Season 1, Episode 3, called, “How do we start?” that covers understanding the most important thing you can do to support your child and features Dr. Ira Glovinsky and Dr. Stuart Shanker. We Chose Play is a series documenting one family’s Floortime journey.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/30/wcp-s1e3/

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/

29 min
January 23 DIR® Dialogues: Research Supporting DIRFloortime®
This DIR® Dialogues panel explores the research base behind DIRFloortime®, highlighting both its strong, transdisciplinary foundations and the challenges of measuring developmental, relational change within traditional research models like randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The discussion emphasizes the need to rethink what counts as “evidence,” prioritize outcomes that reflect lived experience and long-term development, and expand research approaches to better support access, funding, and practice across ages and contexts.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/23/dir-research/

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/
54 min
January 16 We Chose Play Season 1, Episode 2: What did we miss?
To start off the year 2026, you'll hear the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary "We Chose Play " every other week! This time, it's Season 1, Episode 2, called, "What did we miss?" that covers how parents question themselves and why it's so important to avoid blame and features Dr. Kathy Platzman. You can learn more about the series at affectautism.com/play or become an Affect Autism member or DIR® Parent Network member to see the full video version of the series at the Support Us menu at affectautism.com.

Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/16/wcp-s1e2/

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/
30 min

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Developmental happens through relationships across a lifetime. Join Daria Brown as she dives into implementing a Floortime approach with neurodivergent individuals.