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Ep. 41: Taking a Trauma Informed Approach Ft. Certified Trauma Support Specialist & SLP Kim Neely
Let's talk about Trauma Informed Care. Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?”
A trauma-informed approach to care acknowledges that health care organizations and...
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Ep. 40: Let's Talk About Autistic Gender Identity & Relationships Ft. Neurodivergent Rebel
This week we're doing a backwards spin on Valentine's Day - let's talk about challenging social constructs when it comes to gender identity.
This episode we are joined by Lyric Rivera is a trans-nonbinary, pansexual,...
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Ep. 39: Supporting Gestalt Language Processors ft. SLP Alex Zachos
Let's talk about language development. For years we've operated under the assumption that there is one way to develop language. But new research is showing there is actually another way to develop language. It's...
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Ep. 38: Busting 5 Common Autism Myths
"Autism is a disease that needs to be cured"... incorrect.
"Autism only occurs in boys"... untrue.
There are so many common misconceptions about autism out there. And despite all the research to debunk these myths,...
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Ep. 37: Parenting an Autistic Child Ft. SLP Cari Ebert
This week on Making the Shift we are honored to have Cari Ebert join us to talk about parenting an Autistic child.
Cari Ebert, M.S., CCC-SLP is a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist in private practice in the Kansas...
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Ep. 36: Why We Should Step Away from Functioning Labels & What to Say Instead
Autistic Adults have long spoken out against the harm caused by functioning labels like “severe autism” or “low-functioning” autism. Imagine if we described neurotypical individuals this way.
Are you mildly or...
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Ep. 35: Living Your Best Sensory Life Ft. OT Dr. Winnie Dunn
This week on Making the Shift we have a super special guest…. (drumroll please).... Dr. Winnie Dunn!!
Dr. Winnie Dunn is a Distinguished Professor of the Department of Occupational Therapy Education at the University...
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Ep. 34: Five Ways to Boost Team Collaboration in the New Year
On this episode, we'll explore...
✔ The importance of working together as a team to help children meet their goals...
✔ Why we should focus on team collaboration...
✔ Our 5 tips for boosting team collaboration...
✔...
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Ep. 33: How to Support PDAers
PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance OR more affirming term Persistent Drive for Autonomy.
On this episode, we'll cover...
✔ What is Persistent Drive for Autonomy?
✔ Tips for identifying PDA
✔ Our best...
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Ep. 32: Starting the Self-Regulation Conversation
In this episode, we'll cover:
✔ How self-regulation develops
✔ Simple ways to talk to kids about their regulation
✔ The most effective visual tools you can use
✔ Must-know tips before having this conversation with...
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Ep. 31: Everything You Need To Know About Stimming
On this episode, we'll cover...
✔ What exactly is stimming?
✔ Why stimming happens
✔ The benefits of stimming
✔ And words of advice from Autistic friends and colleagues...
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Ep. 30: Everyday Regulation Tips to Improve Engagement & Communication
In this episode, we'll talk about:
✔ How regulation, engagement, and communication interrelate
✔ Why we should be focusing on regulation
✔ Our favorite tips to support regulation
✔ And more...
Jessie's Sensory...
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