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[Quick Tip] How to Help Autistic Toddlers Through Tough Times & Big Emotions
How do you help Autistic toddlers when they're having a tough time...for example when you tell them "no"...which results in hitting and scratching?! I saw this question pop up in a large online group & wanted to...
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[Quick Tip] My Step-By-Step Process for Preschool Screenings
I have been doing preschool screenings for over 10 years, and in this episode I am sharing with you my exact step-by-step process. Screenings can be overwhelming and intimidating because it is a lot more work than...
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[Quick Tip] AAC Doesn't Hinder Speech & Language Development
Busting one of my favorite myths today! Great news - AAC does not hinder speech and language development...it actually promotes it! This is a great short mini episode to share with anyone who wants to learn more.
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Ep. 82 How EVERY Professional Can Support Sensory Regulation
If a child has sensory differences, EVERY person working with that child should be supporting the child's sensory regulation! But how? Each professional has different goals, which means that we might support sensory...
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[Quick Tip] Saying Goodbye to Functioning Labels & What To Say Instead
Today we're talking about why we should move away from functioning labels and what to say instead. I'm also sharing a powerful concept IÂ learned that changed everything for me.
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[Quick Tip] Bringing Up Autism Fail
Recently I posted about how we talked to a family about autism in our clinic and they decided to leave. I got 90% support and 10% ripped to shreds. Today I'm giving you the arguments from each side and telling you...
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[Quick Tip] Why Do Kids Plateau in Speech Therapy?
Quick tips coming at you for this first ever mini episode! On this episode we are talking about why kids plateau in their language development & how we can help. If you haven't yet checked out my best selling...
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Ep. 81 A Game-Changer for Neurodiversity Affirming Providers
I’ve got something BIG to share with you—something that’s about to revolutionize the neurodiversity affirming world!
And it’s finally time to share it with you.
This is going to be an absolute game changer for any...
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Ep. 80 Neurodiversity Affirming Social Stories
I get asked a lot if I use social stories in my sessions and if social stories are neurodiversity affirming. And the answer to that is... It depends. Social stories were created by Carol Gray in the 90s and they are a...
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Ep. 79 Sensory Breaks for the Classroom
One of the biggest questions therapists and teachers have is how to accommodate sensory needs in group settings. Obviously we need to do that. But trying to consider the preferences of every child in the classroom can...
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Ep. 78 Designing The Perfect Clinic Space
My clinic, Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, is turning 11 years old!! I seriously can't believe it. One of the biggest lessons I've learned in my 11 years as a clinic owner has been how to make a clinic space that works...
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Ep. 77: Supporting Autistic Play Development
What does "functional play" really mean? Should we be teaching a child how to play? Is there a right and wrong way to play? These are all questions that come up when talking about Autistic play. I've always said "play...
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