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    Old way/New way - Upgrading to Neurodiversity Affirming Strategies for Autistic Children

    en-auNovember 20, 2023
    Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat

    About this Episode

    I'm sharing 3 strategies that we need to leave in the past, and 3 strategies that are more aligned with a Neurodiversity Affirming approach - let's call them 'Old way' and 'new way'!
     
    OLD WAY: First do the boring ‘work’ task, then do the fun activity
    NEW WAY: Use intrinsic motivation: Ensure that the ‘main’ activity is motivating for the child
     
    OLD WAY: Intrude - Insert yourself into the child’s play when they’re playing solo
    NEW WAY: Join in with the child... Sometimes. Let them play solo sometimes. Honour their sensory & social capacity
     
    OLD WAY: Shape an Autistic child's play to look more 'normal'... More like neurotypical children's play
    NEW WAY: Honour & enjoy the child’s individual way of playing. And sometimes add small new ideas as an offer, with no pressure
     
    LINKS:
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    Registrations are open now (from 21st Nov - 30th Nov 2023) for my Affirming Communication for Autistic Children Course for Speech Therapists! Head over here to check it out and add yourself to the waitlist if the course isn't open when you're listening, or if you're not quite ready to join this time! https://playlearnchat.com/acac-course/
     
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