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How We Created the Ultimate Sensory Gym for Our Clinic Dec 18, 2024

What if you could design the perfect sensory gym for your space - one that's fun, functional, and tailored to your space?

Would it include ninja rings for climbing challenges, a variety of swings to meet different sensory needs, or tunnels and stepping stones for obstacle course fun?

That’s...

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The Power of a Hello Song: Starting Speech Sessions on the Right Foot Dec 11, 2024

Ever had a session where it felt like you were wrangling a tornado? 

Or one where you threw every trick in your toolbox at a client, only to watch them stay dysregulated? 

If you’ve been there, trust me—you’re not alone.

Those moments used to feel overwhelming for me,...

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Embracing Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices: A Conversation with Daj Dec 05, 2024

Neurodiversity-affirming practices are transforming how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) approach therapy, fostering inclusivity, understanding, and respect for neurodivergent individuals.

Recently, Celina Wright from the NeuroAffirm Academy team had the pleasure of chatting with Daj, an...

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Insights from Chloe Estelle: An Autistic Mentor and Advocate Dec 05, 2024

Chloe Estelle is an Autistic mentor and coach with years of experience working in the nonprofit space, supporting Autistic individuals and their networks. Chloe also facilitates live monthly Mentor Calls in the Insider and NeuroAffirm Academy Communities.  In this interview, she shares her...

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How Neurodiversity-Affirming Social Work is Changing Lives (and Why You Need to Hear This!) Dec 04, 2024

Today we’re diving into something BIG—how social workers are flipping the script and reshaping care for neurodivergent individuals.

Recently my partner Chris (aka Speech Dude) sat down with Sam Marion, an Autistic, ADHD, PDA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (and all-around rockstar),...

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