Neurodiversity-affirming practices are transforming how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) approach therapy, fostering inclusivity, understanding, and respect for neurodivergent individuals.

Recently, Celina Wright from the NeuroAffirm Academy team had the pleasure of chatting with Daj, an...

Chloe Estelle is an Autistic mentor and coach with years of experience working in the nonprofit space, supporting Autistic individuals and their networks. Chloe also facilitates live monthly Mentor Calls in the Insider and NeuroAffirm Academy Communities.  In this interview, she shares her...

Today we’re diving into something BIG—how social workers are flipping the script and reshaping care for neurodivergent individuals.

Recently my partner Chris (aka Speech Dude) sat down with Sam Marion, an Autistic, ADHD, PDA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (and all-around rockstar),...

Have you ever walked out of a therapy session scratching your head and wondering "Why did my client seem so disengaged?"

Or found yourself frustrated because your carefully planned strategies just weren’t landing?

We’ve all been there. But here’s the thing—it might not be...

I saw a therapy goal this week that stopped me in my tracks: “Johnny will maintain eye contact for 80% of a conversation.”

Seriously?! We’re still writing goals like this in 2024?

Here’s the thing—therapy goals should support autistic kids, not to make them less...