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Here’s why I stopped calling myself an Autism Specialist Nov 15, 2023

Raise your hand if you have referred to yourself as an Autism Specialist?

I honestly did not see anything wrong with this until an Autistic colleague told me it felt icky when non-Autistic people call themselves autism experts or specialists.

So I started listening to other members of...

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How to Avoid the Dreaded 'Costume Battle' this Halloween Oct 18, 2023

On October 31st, what are the chances of this happening...?

Parent: It’s time to go trick-or-treating! Let’s put on your costume!

Child: NO!

Ok, this is actually a big fear for parents of neurodivergent children. Especially kids with sensory differences. They will talk about...

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Using Sensory Activities to Build Language Skills Sep 13, 2023

With kids with sensory differences, it is so important that we know how to get them into a regulated state, because if they’re not in a regulated state they are not going to be ready to learn language.  

One of the biggest myths that I hear is, “Just send the kid to OT first,...

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Why SLPs Should Focus Less on External Rewards and More on Intrinsic Motivation Aug 16, 2023

You know that fight you get into every week with your husband? The one that goes something like this:

You: You didn’t wash the dishes.

Husband: You didn’t ask me to wash them.

You: I shouldn’t have to ask you. You should want to wash them.

Husband: I’m sorry - why would I...

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Is Your Therapy Authentic to Who You Are? Jul 19, 2023

Grab a pen and sit with me for a few minutes. We’re going to do something together that’s going to affect how you do your therapy every day.

Most companies determine what their values are and splatter them on their websites, employee manuals, and marketing materials. These companies...

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