Season 1
Episodes
Ep. 114 Natural Language Acquisition & Gestalt Language Development with SLP Marge Blanc
In this episode, we're sitting down with Marge Blanc to trace the full history of Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition – from the earliest research, through Marge Blanc’s landmark 2005 case...
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Ep. 113 My Top 3 Activities for Autistic Toddlers & Preschoolers
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On this show, I'm sharing my three go-to activities that...
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Ep 112 Why Team Collaboration Breaks Down & How To Fix It This Year
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Team collaboration can feel impossible – especially on teams supporting...
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Ep. 111 Strategies to Prioritize in the New Year (And What To Let Go Of)
This episode is about resetting your priorities for the new year in a way that’s sustainable, values-driven, and actually realistic, especially for therapists who give a lot of themselves to their work.
Instead of...
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Ep. 110 The Great GLP Debate Explained: Should We Use the Natural Language Acquisition Framework?
Recently, there has been a surge of conversations and debates surrounding gestalt language processing (GLP) and the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Framework. Between ASHA presentations, published responses, social...
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Ep. 109 Go From Survival Mode to Learning Mode with a Trauma-Informed Approach
Trauma-informed care isn’t just about avoiding harm – it’s about intentionally creating therapy experiences where autistic kids feel safe, respected, and in control. Because trauma isn’t always a “big event.” It’s...
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Ep. 108 Why Trauma-Informed Therapy is a Non-Negotiable for Autistic Kids
Trauma doesn’t always look like abuse - it can be subtle, ongoing, and systemic. And for autistic kids, many “traditional” or compliance-based therapy approaches can actually retraumatize the very children we’re...
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Ep. 107 Supporting Attention & Executive Functioning in Autistic Kids ft. Tera Sumpter SLP
On this episode of the NeuroAffirm Show, we'll dive into strategies to strengthen foundational skills that make attention, focus, and daily planning easier, explore practical ways to support kids in staying on track,...
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Ep. 106 Supporting Parents Facing Burnout Hosted by Celina Wright SLP Ft. Casey Mouton LMFT
In this episode, we'll dive into strategies to prevent and address parental burnout, explore self-care practices that actually work, and share ways to build a supportive network for families.
Hosted by Celina Wright...
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Ep. 105 Using AI to Build Connections with Your Students [Quick Tip]
In this quick tip show, Chris, aka Speech Dude, will dive into how SLPs can use ChatGPT to save time, generate creative therapy ideas, and support neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Whether you’re curious about AI or...
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Ep. 104 Why We Shouldn't Eliminate Echolalia Hosted by Melanie Weber
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Today we're talking...
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Ep. 103 Sensory-Based Halloween Activities for Your Speech Groups
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Learn how to design sensory-friendly Halloween sessions that build regulation and language.
Are you overwhelmed trying to plan...
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