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Keep or Cancel: Are These Goals ND Affirming?
This week on our live show, we’re diving into therapy goals for Autistic kids. I'm going to read real therapy goals and decide in real time whether to keep them or cancel them. If you’re ready to level up your goal-writing game and make sure your goals truly support the kids you work with, you won’t want to miss this.
On this episode, we're discussing...
✔ How to identify goals that don’t align with neurodiversity-affirming practices...
✔ Why pre-written goal banks may not be the answer...
✔ Honest conversations about what it means to write ND-affirming goals...
If you want to learn more about neurodiversity affirming goal writing, make sure to join us in the NeuroAffirm Therapy Academy for our in-depth training!
https://www.sensoryslp.com/neuroaffirm-therapy-academy
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Today we are talking about what to do when video games are very overstimulating for kids. Do we let them play or not? How do we make it fair for the rest of the family? Here are a few things to consider about planning for video game use, helping in the moment of dysregulation, and setting kids up for success in the future.
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Every week, we're flooded with DMs from SLPs and therapists asking the same thing, “how can I pull off sensory-based sessions if I don’t have a fancy gym?” And here’s the kicker—you don’t need one! Yes, sensory gyms are amazing, but when you know why each tool works, you can get creative and recreate that magic with stuff you already have. So even if you an SLP at a school, you can have succesful sensory sessions! On this episode of Making the Shift, we're breaking down how you can start with sensory today—no gym required.
And check out our live show on YouTube if you want an exclusive tour of Chris's sensory classroom to see how it’s done in action! https://www.youtube.com/live/8pf7R6Yc8HM?si=hirpK6KWAACxdrcu
To learn more about Chris's Neurodiversity Affirming Activity Book, click here: https://www.speechdude.com/book
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As therapists we give and we give and we give! But as the famous saying goes, you can't pour from an empty cup. Here are some boundaries I have personally put into place over the years, and that we have adopted into our clinic, to help us work meaningfully with parents and other professionals...while also keeping our cups full!
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A few weeks ago I saw my friend Alex Zachos (meaingfulspeech) post a video on how to program TD Snap for gestalt language processors. We use many different programs in our clinic, but we had never actually purchased the monthly subscription for TD Snap! But after that video, I was sold. Here's how we set up our clinic device with TD Snap for our GLPs.
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Today I am giving you a sneak peek inside my best selling book! To grab the book & the free bonuses that come along with it, go to: https://www.sensoryslp.com/ready-set-connect-book or to leave an Amazon review, go to: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sensory.slp/photo/amzn1.shoppablemedia.v1.2c470e70-8257-4ae7-bf01-47efaaa2851e?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfphoto_34PE2SAV5NEY6Q5PZX1P
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Today I'm sharing the two biggest mistakes we make when trying to get others on board with neurodiversity affirming practices...and the ONE strategy I recommend that is extremely effective! To get access to more NeuroAffirming resources for training teams, make sure to join us in the NeuroAffirm Therapy Academy: https://www.sensoryslp.com/neuroaffirm-therapy-academy
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Getting started with a sensory gym doesn't have to be as hard or expensive as you think. Here are some easy ways I created mine - with options for every budget! We're using Summit Sensory Gym to build out our new gym - and you can find more information about them here: https://www.summitsensory.com/ Find my Amazon storefront with fun toys and tools here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sensory.slp?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_AKT12QGMXS0ECAJXFFRE And don't forget to grab EARLY BIRD pricing for the upcoming Virtual 2 Day Live Sensory Certificate Course for SLPs here: https://www.sensoryslp.com/sensory-certificate-course-virtual
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Phone rings...I pick up...it's one of the producers of the Real Housewives. Yes - true story! Let me tell you what happened here (after the panic subsided...) If you are wanting to specialize in neurodiversity affirming practices, then sensory regulation is one of the core pillars you have to master! Let's knock that pillar out together in just 2 days at our upcoming event, the Inside Out Sensory Course Live. In this 2 day virtual training, you will gain incredible knowledge in sensory for SLPs (from foundations to assessment to treatment) in an immersive, interactive experience alongside other passionate therapists! Register now to save $200 with Early Bird Pricing! Early Bird ends on Monday, November 4th...so save your seat now! Click below & use the code EARLYBIRD200 to save $200!
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This episode idea came from a text I received from a colleague who was asking if there was a more affirming word for scripting. The good news is that we can continue to use the word scripting - however, it's not just WHAT we're saying but HOW we're saying it. And sometimes that makes all the difference. Let's talk about it.
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It's not uncommon we meet kids who have compliance-based approaches ingrained into them. They come into our sessions and automatically feel dysregulated because so much of their therapy has felt like "work" in the past...and in many cases, have actually been traumatic for them. How can we help our kids understand that we're not that type of therapist? And they don't have to be on guard when they come into our sessions? That's what we're talking about today.
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Today we're talking about the core pillars of being the most effective, neurodiversity affirming SLP. There's so much to know...where should we start?! I'm sharing exactly what accelerated my transformation as a therapist, and what propelled the progress in my clients. If you are ready to become the most effective, affirming SLP then we would love to see you at our upcoming event: Inside Out Sensory Course Live. In this virtual training, you will gain incredible knowledge in sensory for SLPs (from foundations to assessment to treatment) in an immersive, interactive experience alongside other passionate therapists! Register now to save $200 with Early Bird Pricing! Early Bird ends on Monday, November 4th...so save your seat now! Click below & use the code EARLYBIRD200 to save $200! https://www.sensoryslp.com/sensory-certificate-course-virtual
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Recently someone ask a question in an online group to help one of her students who was coming off "aggressive" or "rude" because of the way he was talking to others. She wanted to know if it was neurodiversity affirming to help this child use more "positive" language. There are a few ways you can support the child here in ND affirming ways...let's talk about them! P.s. If you want to learn more about how to support kids in ND affirming ways, come join us in the NeuroAffirm Therapy Academy! Click below to learn more: https://www.sensoryslp.com/neuroaffirm-therapy-academy
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PECS is often an AAC system that's recommended for Autistic kids. But is it neurodiversity affirming? On this episode of Making the Shift, we talk about what PECS is, how it works, and what we need to consider when determining if it's a good option for AAC.
If you are a therapist in need of training on how to implement AAC in your sessions, we have a special emphasis on using AAC in our last free training of the year! Join us for the Sensory SLP Workshop coming up at the end of the month, where we'll be talking all about how to use sensory strategies in your speech sessions, plus how to use AAAC in your sensory-based sessions!
Click below to save your seat: https://www.sensoryslp.com/workshop
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Using AAC in a sensory-based sessions can feel tough if you're not an octopus...but I will tell you there are ways to make it easy and successful! Today I'm sharing 3 ways you can use AAC in your sessions, even if you have kids who you need to be super hands-on with! To learn more about implementing AAC in your sensory-based sessions, make sure to join us for our LAST free training of the year...a half day Sensory SLP Workshop - with a special emphasis on AAC for AAC Awareness Month! Click below to save your seat: https://www.sensoryslp.com/workshop
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Hot topic here...does an autism diagnosis automatically mean a child needs therapy? Here's my (maybe unique) opinion on the matter P.S. If you are a parent struggling to find neurodiversity affirming care, make sure to check out our brand new NeuroAffirm Directory - we've got incredible providers of all types from all over the world...it's growing every day! P.P.S. If you're a provider and you're not yet on the NeuroAffirm Directory...we are waiting for you! Families are searching for providers like you every day...so go make your free profile! www.neuroaffirm.com
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A few weeks ago I posted about how I started my private practice right after my CF, and so many of you said HOW? TELL ME YOUR WAYS! And that's exactly what we're doing on this episode.
I've invited my good friend Jena Castro Casbon, known for her Start Your Private Practice Program (for beginners) and Grow Your Private Practice Program (for establish practices looking to grow), and of course her well known podcast Private Practice Success Stories.
Jena ALSO started her private practice at 26. And on this episode, we're talking all about how YOU can get started too. I have worked closely with Jena over the years as she is such a valuable resource and I highly recommend Jena's Start Your Private Practice Program so you don't have to learn the hard way.
To learn more about Jena's program & see the special bonuses she's offering for our audience ONLY, click below: https://www.startyourprivatepractice.com/jessieginsburg
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I had an interesting experience at a recent preschool screening, where had I just followed "the standard screening procedure", I would have missed referring this child for a developmental evaluation. Today I'm walking you through 2 simple ways you can change your screening procedures so that we don't let Autistic kids fall through the cracks. If you want access to the Strengths-Based Autism Characteristics Checklist we use in our screenings, join us in the NeuroAffirm Therapy Academy where you will get access to that plus many other valuable resources and trainings to support you in your journey to better support Autistic kids. Click below to learn more about the academy (and founding member pricing): https://www.sensoryslp.com/neuroaffirm-therapy-academy
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