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[Quick Tip] Do All Autistic Kids Need Therapy?
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...
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Ep. 83 How We Started Our Private Practices at 26 Years Old ft. Jena Castro Casbon
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...
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[Quick Tip] Why Do Autistic Kids Fall Through the Cracks on Speech & Language Screenings?
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...
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[Quick Tip] How to Help Autistic Toddlers Through Tough Times & Big Emotions
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...
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[Quick Tip] My Step-By-Step Process for Preschool Screenings
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...
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[Quick Tip] AAC Doesn't Hinder Speech & Language Development
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.
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Ep. 82 How EVERY Professional Can Support Sensory Regulation
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...
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[Quick Tip] Saying Goodbye to Functioning Labels & What To Say Instead
Today we're talking about why we should move away from functioning labels and what to say instead. I'm also sharing a powerful concept IÂ learned that changed everything for me.
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[Quick Tip] Bringing Up Autism Fail
Recently I posted about how we talked to a family about autism in our clinic and they decided to leave. I got 90% support and 10% ripped to shreds. Today I'm giving you the arguments from each side and telling you...
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[Quick Tip] Why Do Kids Plateau in Speech Therapy?
Quick tips coming at you for this first ever mini episode! On this episode we are talking about why kids plateau in their language development & how we can help. If you haven't yet checked out my best selling...
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Ep. 81 A Game-Changer for Neurodiversity Affirming Providers
I’ve got something BIG to share with you—something that’s about to revolutionize the neurodiversity affirming world!
And it’s finally time to share it with you.
This is going to be an absolute game changer for any...
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Ep. 80 Neurodiversity Affirming Social Stories
I get asked a lot if I use social stories in my sessions and if social stories are neurodiversity affirming. And the answer to that is... It depends. Social stories were created by Carol Gray in the 90s and they are a...
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