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Let Them Lead: The Child-Led Autism Podcast

Hosted by Nicole Casey, speech-language pathologist and founder of The Child-Led SLP, Let Them Lead is the go-to podcast for professionals and caregivers who want to support autistic kids with respect, trust, and connection. Each week, we explore child-led, neuroaffirming approaches to communication, play, and therapy—centered around the belief that autistic kids deserve communication partners who honor and support them holistically. Whether you're navigating gestalt language processing, AAC, sensory differences, or just want to break free from compliance-based systems, you're in the right place. You'll hear honest conversations, practical strategies, and plenty of real-life examples to help you unlearn old habits and confidently support the kids you love or work with. No behavior charts. No rigid protocols. Just curiosity, compassion, and the freedom to follow your autistic child's lead.

info_outline 11. Is 80% Accuracy the Best Way to Measure Autistic Students' Progress? 06/03/2025
info_outline 10. Child-Led Therapy is NOT Passive: How to Plan for Our Sessions 05/27/2025
info_outline [EXCLUSIVE] Shape the Future of Child-Led Therapy as a Founding Member! 05/26/2025
info_outline 9. Relationship Based Boundaries in a Child-Led Approach 05/20/2025
info_outline 8. Building Emotional Safety Through Co-Regulation 05/13/2025
info_outline 7. When The Doubt Creeps In: Reframing "Imposter Syndrome" 05/06/2025
info_outline 6. Gatekeeping AAC: Can Programming a Child's Device Be More Collaborative? 04/29/2025
info_outline 5. Rethinking Joint Attention: Supporting Autistic Kids Without Forcing Neurotypical Engagement 04/22/2025
info_outline 4. Is Movement the Key to Communication for Autistic Kids? 04/15/2025
info_outline 3. Feeling Judged for Your Child-Led Approach? Here's How to Navigate Criticism With Confidence and Compassion! 04/08/2025
info_outline 2. Feeling Drained? Here's Why You Don't Have to Actually Be "On" All The Time! 04/01/2025
info_outline 1. What to Do When Your Autistic Students Aren't Making Progress 03/25/2025
info_outline All things AAC with Rachel Madel, SLP 03/18/2025
info_outline Ditching Rewards and Honoring Intrinsic Motivation with Emily Byers Chaney, The ND Affirming SLP 03/11/2025
info_outline The 3 Freedoms of Child-Led Play with Nicole Casey 03/04/2025
info_outline Understanding The Double Empathy Problem featuring Jamie Burch, SLP 02/25/2025
info_outline What Is PDA and How Can We Best Support PDAers, with Jessie Mewshaw, SLP 02/18/2025
info_outline Neuroaffirming Speech Therapy with Jessie Ginsburg (The Sensory SLP) and Chris Wenger (Speech Dude) 02/11/2025
info_outline Understanding and Prioritizing Regulation with Nikki Smit, Neurodivergent OT 02/06/2025
info_outline Actually Autistic Perspectives on the Language Development Experience with Atreus and Frey 12/17/2024
info_outline Playtime with Tor: A Youtube Channel for GLPs by Victoria Matkowski, SLP 12/10/2024
info_outline Supporting Hyperlexic Gestalt Language Processors with Dyan Robson, Hyperlexia Educator and Coach 12/03/2024
info_outline BONUS: Affirmations for Parents and Professionals Supporting GLPs 11/26/2024
info_outline Supporting Motor Planning in Autistic Kids with Erin Clarelli, OT 11/26/2024
info_outline A Step-By-Step Guide to Supporting Early GLPs with Nicole Casey 11/19/2024
info_outline Neurodiversity Affirming Speech Therapy Goals with Amy Zembriski, SLP 11/19/2024
info_outline Intro to Natural Language Acquisition and the Stages of Gestalt Language Development 11/12/2024
info_outline Trauma Informed Feeding and Mealtime Literacy with Erin Forward 11/12/2024
info_outline Becoming Neurodiversity affirming with Cari Ebert 11/05/2024
info_outline Life with Apraxia of Speech: Jordan LeVan Shares His Lived Experience 10/29/2024
 
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