Exploring Neurodiversity with Play. Learn. Chat - Coming Soon!
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
Release Date: 05/21/2022
Responsive Relationship Strategies for Building Connection with Autistic Children
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
In this episode, I'm super excited to be talking about a topic that is just deeply embedded in my clinical practice, in my worldview and in how I support autistic children in my whole life. And that topic is Responsive relationship strategies for building connection with the autistic children in your life. We'll be outlining some of the ideas behind what forms responsive relationships. And the opposite, what forms directive relationships and why that can be quite damaging or challenging for your relationship with the autistic kids in your world. Register for the Communicate and Connect...
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Ingredients of Self-Advocacy
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
Self-advocacy is not as simple as just learning one skill or one isolated thing. In the neurodiversity affirming world and in the therapy world, we love talking about self-advocacy, but what is it and how do you get there? I like to think of the components of self-advocacy is being broken up into four main sub parts: Supportive Environment & Community - Safe people and spaces that encourage, believe you, facilitate and offer support Self-awareness of Needs & Preferences - You need to be aware of what you like, need, and don’t like or don’t want Self-worth &...
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"But you seem so sociable" - Experiences of High-Masking Autistic Folks
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
In this episode, I explore the reasons and impacts of masking for high-masking autistic people (who are often, but not always girls, AFAB, or non-binary folks). I talk some ways that high-masking autistic people can appear in the world, and share my hope for the future of Autistic kids and people everywhere to feel freer and more comfortable to know and be themselves! Yellow Ladybugs Conference that I mention: - If you have ANY Autistic people in your life who are girls/women/AFAB/nonbinary, this is the event of the YEAR. It's 3 days online and the 3rd day is also in person, in...
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On Masking & Finding Community - Chat with Chelsea Luker, AuDHD Psychologist
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📺 Watch the video of our chat on YouTube: Get in touch with Chelsea Luker: @Connectuspsychology (Instagram) - Connect Us Psychology (FB) - Grab her book Square Me Round World - this is the preferred link for the hardcover version. International should be able to find the book on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Waterstones etc. Podcast Link: Website: Instagram: Facebook:
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What's next for the Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast?
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
Complete the 3 minute podcast survey to help me plan 2024! Neurodivergent business owners, please join me for the Aligned Business Workshop! Through my new business Neurodivergent Business Coaching & Consulting - Podcast Link: Website: Instagram: Facebook:
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5 Reasons Why Multimodal Communication is Essential for Autistic Children
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
It's non-negotiable to be supporting, modelling, using, teaching multimodal communication to autistic kids. And I share why in this episode. Here are my 5 reasons why multimodal communication is essential for autistic children: 1. We all use multimodal communication 2. It is a human right to be able to access communication in different modes 3. Speech or mouth words can be hard for many reasons. And it's not the ultimate or 'best' way of communicating 4. The most important thing about communication is that it can lead to connection 5. Many autistic children have processing challenges...
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Old way/New way - Upgrading to Neurodiversity Affirming Strategies for Autistic Children
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
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...
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Ingredients for a Neurodiversity Affirming Speech Therapy Assessment
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
In this episode, I'm sharing with you the ingredients that go into a Neurodiversity Affirming speech therapy assessment. We’ll talk about my framework 'CPIE' — Child, Partner, Interaction, Environment — and how it frames our approach to understanding the communication skills of Autistic children within the context of their relationships & worlds. Whether you're a speech therapist, educator, parent, or caregiver, you'll gain insights on the importance of seeing beyond the child's immediate abilities and considering their functional opportunities, important relationships,...
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Experiencing the Health & Allied Health Systems as a Pregnant Autistic ADHDer
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
This episode is a very personal one where I'm going to share my experiences and insights as an autistic ADHDer who was pregnant at the time of recording, with a particular focus on the positives and negatives that I've experienced throughout the pregnancy in terms of how I've been supported (or not...) through the medical system. I also share some points about where I think things need to improve in all of these different medical and allied health settings, to be more accessible and neurodivergent-friendly. LINKS: Lap desk - & My Streamline and Automate Your Private...
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How I Experience My Auditory World as an Auditory-Sensitive Autistic Person
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
SHOW NOTES: 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...
info_outlineWelcome to the Play. Learn. Chat - Exploring Neurodiversity podcast. Here, we're going to share conversations to help you connect and grow with your autistic or neurodivergent child. Join me, speech therapist, Adina Levy, as I share realistic ideas, practical strategies, and open conversations to help you better understand and celebrate your autistic or neurodivergent child. We'll discuss your child's strengths, their unique mind, preferences, their challenges, and the supports that they need to thrive.
I bring a neurodiversity-affirming approach, an open heart and an open mind to the pod world. Let's connect! Subscribe and join me for some wonderful conversations and chats with me, with other professionals and with parents of autistic and neurodivergent children.
I can't wait to chat soon!
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