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), to talk about w...

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 what you’re doing. It mi...

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 Autistic. 

Depression rates amon...

I’m going to say something that you might not expect from me…

You don’t need a sensory gym to have successful sensory based sessions. 

Yes, sensory gyms are amazing, but when you know why each tool works, you can get creative and recreate that magic with stuff you already have.

So here are my 5 t...

I want to dive into a topic I get so many questions about: Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).

If you’re wondering whether PECS is the best option for your kids, keep reading. I’ve got some thoughts.

PECS is an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) system, and it’s been aroun...