Parenting or working with neurodivergent children, teens, or young adults? Join us Jason Grygla, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Founder and Director of a specialized mentoring program for neurodivergent young adults, and Debbie Grygla, Certified Parent Coach as we share practical tools, expert insights, and personal experiences to help you better support neurodivergents and foster their growth, development, and emotional well-being.
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The #1 rated autism podcast worldwide. Autism Live’s mission is to provide information and inspiration to the larger autism community, that starts with individuals on the spectrum but includes everyone who loves and cares for those individuals. Host Shannon Penrod shares the Jargon of the Day, interviews with experts, community events and much more. Viewers are invited to interact live to address questions, concerns and topics of interests.
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World renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewers questions in real time. Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is a visionary in the field of autism spectrum disorders and has spent 40+ years helping individuals and families to overcome challenges in order to lead their best lives. She is an outspoken advocate for those on the spectrum, fighting for them to have access to interventions that are compassionate, fair and meaningful. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and renowned behav ...
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Sue Larkey enlightens, and entertains with valuable insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, ODD and PDA. Covering strategies from the Early Years to Teens Years and Beyond. To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD please visit my websites below. Australian website: https://suelarkey.com.au Rest of the world: https://www.autismspectrumelearning.com/ Join Sue as she shares simple yet effective tips, supports and strategies on a range of topics including social skills, communicat ...
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Psychologically verified ADHD-haver Sarah and spergs Jeremy and Julian give advice with a neurodiverse twist, talk about food and get nostalgic about the pop culture of their childhoods.
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From corporate executive to nonprofit leader, Vicky Westra is sharing her own personal journey, and most important job, as the mother of an Autistic daughter. In her podcast “Green Zone Talks,” Westra is calling people to join the shift to the “Green Zone,” moving away from a place of worry, anger and fear that often comes with living with a diagnosis of Autism to one of hope, positive expectation and joy. For more information, visit www.neuro-shifts.org
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Autistic Flappy Hour is a podcast with an Autistic Angle. While there are a lot of amazing blogs written by autistic people, we noticed that there was a lack of podcasts. We like podcasts, so we decided to make our own! The aim of Autistic Flappy Hour is to offer one-hour episodes on autism-related subjects, viewed from an autistic angle with autistic hosts & guests with various opinions and lived experiences. We will be talking about major topics relating to autism and autistic life in orde ...
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This show is for anyone who is raising a child with neurological differences. Raising a child with autism and epilepsy like my daughter Remy, I have learned quite a few lessons about the special needs world and the evolution of growth as a mom. In this show, we discuss all of it. Parenting, marriage, the autism world, epilepsy world and everything in between. Welcome, I am so glad you stopped by
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Why Traditional Therapeutic Approaches Are Failing OCD / Neurodivergents with Josh Doyle, M.ED
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Join us for this chat with Josh Doyle, an Educational Consultant, with over 25 years of experience focused on helping children, adolescents, and young adults with challenges in learning, attention, social, emotional or behavioral issues. He also helps young adults who are struggling to find the traction necessary to move forward into independence. …
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In this episode, Moira and Shannon discuss the 2024 Emmy Winners.
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Stan Kurtz joins Shannon on today's show to talk about the natural, non-medical healing work he has been doing at his center in Simi Valley. Today's jargon is Three Term Contingency.
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Today's very special guest is Andy Bondy, together with his wife Lori Frost, pioneered the development of the Picture Exchange Communication System. In today's show, he talks about PECS today and the importance of meeting the communication needs of all individuals. Fittingly, today's jargon is PECS.
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SLP 266: Helping PDA Teens Thrive: A Guide for Parents & Educators
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA teens need genuine interest without hidden agendas. ✅ Staying steady and consistent is crucial for PDA support. ✅ Autonomy and control are essential for PDA individuals. ✅ Words matte…
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The Critical Role Connection Plays in Supporting Development with Cam Sherman, MA, ACMHC
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What if the key to helping neurodivergent young people thrive isn't about intensive therapies, but something far more fundamental: human connection? Join hosts Jason and Debbie Grygla as they chat with Cam Sherman, the new executive director of the new NeuroDev Raleigh campus (formerly known as TechieForLife), about the transformative power of conn…
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Autism Live 9.11.24: Andy Bondy and Lori Frost
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Today’s very special guest is Andy Bondy, together with his wife, Lori Frost, Bondy pioneered the development of the Picture Exchange Communication System. In today’s show he talks about PECS today and the importance of meeting the communication needs of all individuals. Fittingly today’s jargon term is PECS.…
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Ask Dr. Doreen 9.10.24: What to do when you miss out on Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention
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On today's Ask Dr. Doreen, world-renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh talks with viewers about starting treatment when your child did not have the opportunity or the diagnosis to do Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention. Is it too late to big strides? Does the treatment plan look different? What should we expect?…
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Autism Live 9.9.24: Michael Gelberg
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On today’s show Shannon welcomes Special Education Attorney and Self-Advocate Michael Gilberg to discuss the role of advocates and attorneys for individuals with an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis. Today’s jargon is FAPE.
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SLP 265: Getting Your Neurodiverse Student Ready for Secondary School - Your Transition Guide
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Start transition planning in Year 5 for secondary school. ✅ Video school visits to review and process information later. ✅ Practice using new school timetable in final term of primary. ✅ …
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Autism Live 9.4.24: Sylvia Moore Myers
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Today’s guest is Sylvia Moore Myers. Sylvia shares with Shannon what it is like being a vulnerable child who goes undiagnosed. What are the long term effects of not getting the diagnosis in the early years. This is a first-hand personal account of why early diagnosis is so important. The jargon of the day is LRE. Why is the LRE page on of the most …
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Today's Hyperfixation 9.4.24: What is Hyperfixation?
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Join Atticus as they go into detail about what a hyperfixation is! Hear firsthand the ups, the downs, the joys, the pains, and how to channel your hyperfixation into a tool to realize your dreams!"
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Ask Dr. Doreen 9.3.24: How to Maintain and Master Skills
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In this episode, Shannon and Dr. Granpeesheh field questions around the topic of maintaining and mastering skills.
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SLP 264: Teacher Assistants Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Supporting Neurodiverse Students
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Teacher assistants crucial: Vital support for students with special needs. ✅ Independence is key: Work towards student self-reliance in tasks. ✅ Teach coping strategies: Help students man…
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The Most Important Thing to Start with When Nothing Motivates Them with Debbie
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Feeling frustrated and discouraged when your efforts to motivate your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult fall flat? We all want to support our young people in being motivated to do the things that will help them be more successful and happy. But often our efforts to help just lead to frustration, disconnect, and negative spirals. In this ep…
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SLP 263: Teacher Assistant Q & A : Addressing Common Challenges for Teacher Assistants
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week: Recognizing valuable support in education. ✅ Self-care crucial: Assistants encouraged to celebrate daily achievements. ✅ Anxiety management: Strategie…
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Motivating Change by Pointing Positive with Debbie
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Do you find yourself frustrated when you correct your child, teen, or young adult and you’re met with resistance? On today’s episode of Autism & Neurodiversity, I’ll be sharing how one simple shift in communication, inspired by the recent river rafting trip we took our student on, can lead to improved emotional regulation, skill development, and in…
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Today's Hyperfixation 8.21.24: The Hurdy Gurdy
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Join Atticus as they talk about their favorite musical instrument, the hurdy gurdy! Learn the fascinating history of the instrument from 1100 C.E. until now, the basics of how such a fascinating instrument works, and hear actual sound bytes of Atticus playing their own instrument!
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SLP 262: Putting Pencil to Paper: Overcoming Handwriting Hurdles for Students with Autism & ADHD
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Handwriting struggles can lead to educational disengagement. ✅ Typing isn't always a viable alternative to handwriting. ✅ Occupational therapists can assist with handwriting strategies. ✅…
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Rethinking SMART Goals for Neurodivergents with Jason
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Are traditional goal-setting methods like SMART goals failing your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult? In this episode, discover a fresh perspective on fostering growth and connection. Learn why focusing on tasks rather than attributes like kindness and empathy can lead to stress and avoidance, and how an approach rooted in Eastern philosop…
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SLP 261: Helping Autistic Girls Thrive in School: Insights for Educators
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Diagnosing is challenging, especially for explaining to friends. ✅ Focus on specific book sections for tailored explanations. ✅ Girls may struggle to articulate their diagnosis to others.…
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Today's Hyperfixation 8.7.24: Theme Music for John Carpenter's "The Thing"
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Join Atticus as they touch on their hyperfixation on film music! What is the true story behind the theme music from John Carpenter's "The Thing," and why is it so confusing to begin with? Dive into the rabbit hole with Atticus and see firsthand how an autistic brain thinks!"
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SLP 260: Stretching Beyond Comfort Zones: Temple Grandin's Insights for Educators
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Encouraging Participation: Temple's approach increases engagement. ✅ Real Choices Matter: Offer children genuine options. ✅ Avoid Surprises: Forewarn to reduce anxiety. ✅ Gradual Exposure…
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SLP 259: Temple Grandin Free Ebook - Strategies & Insights to Inform Your Teaching Practice
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Strategies Behind Temple Grandin’s Successful Life. ✅ Reasons To Use Visuals to Communicate. ✅ Use Visuals to Increase Engagement. ✅ Use Special Interests to Motivate Students. ✅ Essentia…
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Autism Live 7.24.24: Parent To Parent: Things to do to THRIVE in Summer with your child on the autism spectrum
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On today’s show Shannon gives great tips to make summer fun, interactive, and educational during the summer break. When is doubt return to old school experiential learning to make every waking hour an educationally enriched environment!
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Autism Live 7.24.24: Mary Jane White
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Author Mary Jane White joins Shannon to talk about the path she took with her son and how that has shaped his very successful life. Today’s jargon is EIBI. #IntensiveABA #AutismOutcomes #AdultswhohadABA
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Autism Live 7.29.24: Top Ten Tips for Back to School Success
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On this show, Shannon gives her Top Ten Tips that parents can do for the remainder of the summer to ensure back to school success!
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SLP 258: Eliza Fricker – Can’t Not Won’t go to school. Insights about PDA from Eliza Fricker
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA identified late by many parents. ✅ Initial meetings often lack relevance for PDA children. ✅ Parents find PDA through personal research. ✅ Consistency in parenting approach is crucial…
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Embracing Minimalism for Neurodivergent Well-being with Jason
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Let's talk about clutter! Anxiety, stress, and distractions plague our young people, especially our neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. Reducing life clutter and focusing on the principals of minimalism can help. Learn the benefits of a minimalistic life approach and why it's a natural fit for our neurodivergent young people. Gain str…
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Shannon welcomes Daniel Durany to talk about master autonomy while being socially savvy in a complex world while sharing his story of going from being nonverbal to raising a family of his own. Today’s jargon term is Inhibition, it’s probably not what you think!
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Ask Dr. Doreen 7.16.24: Teaching Job Readiness Skills to our children (all ages, all abilities)
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Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, world renowned autism expert, answers questions from viewers around the world. Today’s starting topic is “Teaching Job Readiness Skills to our children of all ages and all abilities. When and how do we teach job readiness skills? Is it ever too early or too late?
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Let's Talk Movies with Moira and Shannon
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Today on Let’s Talk Movies with Moira and Shannon the ladies review Ezra, Argyle, Family Affair, The Idea of You, Hacks Season 3, Masters of the Air, Anyone But You, Baby Reindeer, and Unfrosted.
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SLP 257: Insights and Tips for Navigating Work : Yenn Purkis shares Lived Experience
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autism diagnosis needs to be accompanied by supportive thinking. ✅ Early diagnosis without support can be detrimental. ✅ Employment is key to empowerment for autistic individuals. ✅ Focus…
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Autism Live 7.10.24: Jim Schulz Co-Founder and CFO of Scioto Biosciences
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On today’s show Shannon talks with James Schulz, CFO and Founder of Scioto Biosciences about their revolutionary approach to treating autism. What is it? How does it work? Why is it different from other treatments? Today’s jargon is Gut Microbiome.
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Ask Dr. Doreen 7.9.24: Teaching Language using ABA, Gestault, or other techniques
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Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh talks about the different ways to support language development for individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis. Included in the conversation are Gestault, ABA, and other methodologies.
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Alex Lin joins Shannon to talk about The Autism Rocks Concert which will happen on July 13th from 6-9pm at the Universal City Walk in Los Angeles. This year’s concert will feature Sasha Saunders, Cierra June, Laura K Jane, and rapper C-Quig! For more information visit Autism Rocks on Facebook. Shannon also covers Person First vs. Identity First lan…
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SLP 256: Fostering Self-Advocacy: Dean Beadle on Autistic Identity in Education
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autistic identity starts with self-acceptance. ✅ Society pressures people to conform. ✅ Negative narratives in childhood impact self-esteem. ✅ Behavior often reflects anxiety or distress.…
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Connecting with the Hard Ones with Debbie
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We all would like to have meaningful connections with our children, teens, and young adults, and some of our young people are hard to connect with for various reasons. They require different approaches. The quality of our relationships impact our loved one's development and well-being. Discover some strategies for creating meaningful connections an…
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SLP 255: The Autism-Friendly Guide to Navigating Periods with Confidence with Robyn Steward
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Robin Stewart: Musician, artist, author, and autism advocate. ✅ "The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods" book: Visual, comprehensive. ✅ Surveying autistic individuals: Basis for Robin's boo…
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Parenting comes with challenges. If you're parenting neurodivergents like children, teens, and young adults who are autistic, ADHDers, or have learning differences, those challenges can quickly turn into regular crises. In this episode, Jason discusses the personal and developmental aspects of responding to crises, contrasting it with professional …
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Autism Live 6.26.24: Funding for Autism Treatment and Therapies
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On Today’s Autism Live Shannon talks about what parents need to know about funding autism treatments and therapies. She gives you the 411 on 211 and lots of other resources.
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Ask Dr. Doreen 6.25.24: How does ABA differ based on age or ability?
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Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world. Today's starting topic is how does ABA differ based on age or ability?
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Join Atticus, Tyler, and Colby as they explore the links between cosplay and identity, as well as the difficulties in capturing a character into a single costume. Specifically, Quasimodo from "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. See how one character can be interpreted in so many different ways and the difficulties in capturing the best of…
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On this episode Susan Esco, SLP extraordinaire, visits to talk about AAC devices and how to get them funded by insurance companies. Additionally she will talk about activities for daily living and how to make speech therapy a successful part of your journey. Jargon of the Day: SLP
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SLP 254: Innovative Approaches to Special Education with Principal Ruth Rogers
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Ruth's school celebrates 60 years of innovation. ✅ Focus on student independence and community access. ✅ Implemented authentic pedestrian crossing for safety training. ✅ Created mini Wool…
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Nurturing Independence: Essential Tools for Neurodiverse Growth
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Independence isn't an age (18) or destination, it's having the skills to self-govern, self-advocate, and get needs met in healthy ways. Nurturing independence is important for toddlers to teens to twenty-somethings, and our autistic and neurodivergent young people often need more support. Providing either too much or too little support can impede d…
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Ask Dr. Doreen 6.18.24: Knowing When to Push Your Child and When It's Too Much
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Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world. Today’s topic is How do you know when to push your child and when you are pushing too much? Listen in as Dr. Granpeesheh helps parents find the right mix to always make things fair for our children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum.…
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Autism Live 6.19.24: 10 Things You Should Know About 504 plans for students on the autism spectrum
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At a viewers request Shannon takes on 504 plans in today’s episode. Why are schools pushing 504 plans, what should you know before switching from an IEP to a 504 plan. Are their benefits to a 504 plan? Are their pitfalls? Shannon shares the complete 411.
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Vince Redmond, LMFT joins Shannon to talk about supporting siblings and strategies to help families balance the realities of intensive treatment for one child while not overlooking the needs of their siblings. Jargon of the Day: Cognitive Distortion
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SLP 253: Student Wellbeing Part 3 - The impact of Interoception on Neurodiverse Students' Wellbeing and what to do
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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Kids with autism often drink whole bottles at once. ✅ Many kids with autism toilet time, not toilet train. ✅ Specialist schools monitor drinking, eating, and toileting. ✅ Mainstream schoo…
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