Making the Shift for Autistic Kids

Making the Shift for Autistic Kids

Hosted by: Speech Dude & Jessie Ginsburg

We're Jessie & Chris, an SLP couple from California with 4 boys and a passion for finding better ways to support Autistic kids. Are you ready to Make the Shift? Join us weekly to learn neurodiversity affirming...

Episodes

Ep. 96 When to Desensitize vs Accommodate Sensory Needs

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Are we expecting kids to “tough it out”… when they really need support? If you’ve ever wondered whether you should help a child adjust to sensory challenges or adjust the environment to support them, you’re not...
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Ep. 95 Why High & Low Functioning Labels Are Harmful

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"But they seem so high-functioning…" That one phrase has left countless Autistic individuals without the support they desperately need. Meanwhile, those labeled “low-functioning” often have their autonomy dismissed...
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Ep. 94 How to Help Autistic Children with their Emotions

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Have you ever wondered why some kids struggle to understand their own emotions? The answer might be in their interoception—the body’s hidden sense that helps us recognize hunger, thirst, pain, and even emotions. On...
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Ep. 93 Four Powerful Strategies to Support Emotional Regulation

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Big emotions can feel overwhelming—for kids and adults. Here’s the thing: emotional regulation isn’t just about the child—it starts with YOU. On this episode, we're diving into: ✔️ Why your emotional state impacts...
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Ep. 92 Eye Contact & Autism: Do's & Don'ts

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Join us for the upcoming free live week long event full of neurodiversity affirming strategies for SLPs: https://www.sensoryslp.com/the-speech-shift On this episode of Making the Shift, we’re tackling something BIG:...
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Ep. 91 What Are Signs of Autism in Toddlers?

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On this week's episode of Making the Shift, we’re talking about common Autistic characteristics—and we’re not calling them red flags! No doom-and-gloom, no labels—just real, relatable traits we see every day in our...
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Ep. 90 Extreme Makeover: Sensory Gym Edition

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What if you could create the ultimate sensory gym for your clinic—one that’s fun, functional, and tailored to your space?  On this episode of Making the Shift, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our brand-new...
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Ep. 89 My Go-To Strategy for Starting Speech Sessions with a Regulated Child

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Want to kick off your speech sessions on the right foot? On this episode, I’m sharing my go-to strategy for getting your clients regulated in the first few minutes—so the rest of your session can be a total win! This...
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Ep. 88 Neurodiversity Affirming Counseling for Autism, ADHD, & PDA with AuDHDer & LCSW Sam Marion

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What does it mean to be a neurodiversity affirming social worker? Social workers are a crucial part of any team supporting neurodivergent individuals. With two primary paths—supporting nonprofits that serve the...
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Ep. 87 Child-Led Therapy for Gestalt Language Processors

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On this episode, we’re diving deep into child-led therapy with none other than Nicole Casey, known as The Child Led SLP on Instagram. Nicole has built a reputation for championing this transformative approach and...
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Ep. 86 Speech Therapy Goals That Should Be Canceled

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Keep or Cancel: Are These Goals ND Affirming? This week on our live show, we’re diving into therapy goals for Autistic kids. I'm going to read real therapy goals and decide in real time whether to keep them or cancel...
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[Quick Tip] Helping Dysregulation Due to Video Games

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Today we are talking about what to do when video games are very overstimulating for kids. Do we let them play or not? How do we make it fair for the rest of the family? Here are a few things to consider about planning...
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