As SLPs, we often encounter challenging behaviors in our sessions, and it's tempting to address them with traditional compliance based strategies. Hello sticker charts!

But what if I told you there's a better way? One with no rewards or punishments. 

When I started viewing behavior as just...

Creating a supportive environment for students with sensory needs is crucial for their academic and emotional well-being. 

But trying to advocate for sensory supports in schools can often feel like an uphill battle. 

When it comes to supporting sensory needs in the classroom, there can...

I’m going to say something you might not expect.

Our ultimate goal for Autistic kids shouldn’t be communication…

It SHOULD be supporting their emotional well being.

If you really want to make a huge impact in a child’s life, make them feel loved and accepted.

Research...

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

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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...

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...