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All Communication is Valid: Why it Might be Hard for an Autistic Child to Speak
About this Episode
- Speech skills are hard for someone (physical/motor skills or motor planning)
- Language skills are hard
- The content of language in that situation is complex
- Emotions are heightened
- They're experiencing sensory dysregulation
- The situation is new
- The situation is less preferred
- Other people around aren’t familiar, connected or trusted
- Whenever someone wants!
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Recent Episodes from Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
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5 Reasons Why Multimodal Communication is Essential for Autistic Children
Old way/New way - Upgrading to Neurodiversity Affirming Strategies for Autistic Children
Ingredients for a Neurodiversity Affirming Speech Therapy Assessment
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Experiencing the Health & Allied Health Systems as a Pregnant Autistic ADHDer
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How I Experience My Auditory World as an Auditory-Sensitive Autistic Person
In this episode, I delve into the world of auditory sensitivities as experienced by an autistic person... that's me! I give you a glimpse into my own personal journey with significant auditory challenges.
First I discuss how I navigate and process my unique auditory experiences. Then I shed light on some effective strategies that benefit me and also my daughter.
Whether you're supporting an autistic or auditory-sensitive child, or even looking for insights into your own experiences, these insights and strategies might just be what you need!
LINKS:
Speech Therapists! Get yourself on the waitlist for the Affirming Communication for Autistic Children course, which is for speech therapists all around the world: https://playlearnchat.com/speechie-course
Secret waitlist doors will open in November 2023 for those who are already on the waitlist - you'll get the best valued offer if you join then!
(and if you're reading this after that date, join the waitlist to find out when the course is next open!)
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Why Neurodivergent Kids aren't 'Lazy' or 'Naughty'
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Is it Neuroaffirming to Work on Pretend Play Skills with Autistic Children?
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Being a Part-time AAC user, Internalised Ableism & Mental Health - Chat with Harriet Richardson (Hat Talks)
Show notes:
In this episode, I chat with the amazing Hat, also known as Harriet Richardson, a significant voice in the neurodivergent community. Hat not only is an autistic ADHDer but also shines in her roles as a speech and language therapist, blogger, and public speaker. We discuss AAC, Internallised Ableism, Joy of claiming ND identity, mental health, consent for goals, and her beautiful dog Meeno.
Watch this chat on Youtube: https://youtu.be/G2QpnnR2GJ4
LINKS:
Hat’s Website: www.hattalks.uk
Hat on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hat.talks.uk/
Hat's Etsy shop with resources including her communication cards: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hattalks/?etsrc=sdt
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