How do I bring up autism to families?

This is a great question. And the truth is…

I don’t believe there is one perfect way. 

When we try to use a one-size fits all approach to bringing up autism to different families, it usually blows up in our faces. 

But before we go into...

"The beauty of knowing about sensory is that I can finally unmask and truly know myself." - Bettina Lopez-Lam. 

I met Bettina when she enrolled in my Sensory Certificate Course for SLPs in 2021. 

At the time, Bettina did not know she was Autistic. Bettina was in the process of...

When you have a sensory avoider, it affects you everyday.

It affects how you plan your weekend, your trips out of town, and even your trips to the grocery store. 

And I can speak to this personally as one of my kids is a sensory avoider.  

So let’s define what it means to be...

As SLPs, we often encounter challenging behaviors in our sessions, and it's tempting to address them with traditional compliance based strategies. Hello sticker charts!

But what if I told you there's a better way? One with no rewards or punishments. 

When I started viewing behavior as just...

Creating a supportive environment for students with sensory needs is crucial for their academic and emotional well-being. 

But trying to advocate for sensory supports in schools can often feel like an uphill battle. 

When it comes to supporting sensory needs in the classroom, there can...