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54. ARFID vs Picky Eating - What's the Difference?

Nourishing Autism - April 24, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes
In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, join Brittyn, The Autism Dietitian, as she delves into the complexities of ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). She explores the various types of ARFID, symptoms, prevalence rates, and strategies for providing support and treatmen...

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SLP 246: Top Tips for Early Childhood – From Diagnosis to Toilet Training

Sue Larkey Podcast - April 22, 2024 02:01 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Diagnosis / Identifying Signs of Autism ✅ Tips for Toileting ✅ Creating Communication Enriched Environments (non-verbal childre...

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Beyond the Page: Empowering Young Minds

Neurodiversity Podcast - April 19, 2024 15:25 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
In episode 221, Emily talks with Brad Wright, a Neurodivergent Educator and Administrator, and author of the Infinity Blast series of middle grade books featuring neurodivergent characters. They discuss his work as an educator and how it influenced his decision to write fiction for young people....

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53. Practical Tips While You Wait for Autism Services & Referrals ft. Amber Arrington

Nourishing Autism - April 17, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes
In this podcast episode, Brittyn talks with Amber Arrington, the founder of Autism Savvy and a mother of six, three of whom are autistic. Amber shares her journey from navigating the autism space with minimal support herself to now supporting parents with newly diagnosed children. Listen in as s...

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SLP 245: Using Cooking to Teach Neurodiverse Students: Unlocking Skills and Building Connections

Sue Larkey Podcast - April 15, 2024 02:54 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Sequence Mastery: Order and routine enhance learning. ✅ Recipe Writing: Develops structured observation and writing skills. ✅ S...

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Unlocking the Power of Neurodiversity in STEM

Neurodiversity Podcast - April 12, 2024 14:33 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
We’re talking STEM today, and Emily Kircher-Morris is joined by Dr. Arash Zaghi, a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut, to discuss the importance of neurodiversity in STEM fields. They talk about the need for diverse perspectives an...

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52. Navigating the IEP Process with Collaborative Success with Lisa Baskin-Wright, IEP Coach

Nourishing Autism - April 10, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes
In this podcast episode, listen in as Lisa Baskin-Wright, an incredible IEP coach, describes her heartfelt and insightful journey into navigating the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process for children with autism. Bringing both a personal and professional perspective to the table, she shar...

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SLP 244: Understanding the 4 Types of Screen Addiction with ADHD Expert Simon Da Roza

Sue Larkey Podcast - April 08, 2024 02:49 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Understanding Screen Addiction: Reduces screen time from 16 to 1 hour. ✅ Types of Screen Addiction: Gaming, internet, group chat...

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Ask Me Anything #8 with Emily Kircher-Morris

Neurodiversity Podcast - April 04, 2024 16:15 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
In this episode of the Neurodiversity Podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris answers questions submitted by members of the Neurodiversity Podcast Advocacy and Support Group on Facebook. The questions cover a range of topics including listening to the podcast with children, supporting processing speed iss...

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51. The #1 Potty Training Mistake Parents of Autistic Kids Are Making with Molly Johnson, the Autism Consultant

Nourishing Autism - April 03, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes
In this podcast episode, Molly, The Autism Consultant joins Brittyn to delve into the intricacies of potty training for autistic children. Listen as they discuss the series of small skills involved in the process and emphasize the importance of breaking down the steps to make it manageable for y...

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Mindful Voices: A One-Stop Shop for Therapy?!

Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 01, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratings
Today we had a great discussion with Rachael Farkas at Mindful Voices about therapies and services available to autistic families in a “one-stop shop” style company. There are places out there that can provide speech, OT, potty training, ABA, etc all from one location and team. Everyone works to...

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SLP 243: 10 Essential Tips to Share to Increase Understanding

Sue Larkey Podcast - April 01, 2024 02:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Neurodiversity celebrates neurological differences instead of disabilities or disorders. ✅ Ask individuals about their preferred...

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Parenting Self-Care: Looking Out for Number One

Neurodiversity Podcast - March 28, 2024 19:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Jen Merrill, creator of Laughing at Chaos and author of If This is a Gift, Can I Send It Back?, shares her experience as a parent of a twice-exceptional child and discusses the challenges and benefits of homeschooling. She emphasizes the importance of self-care for parents of gifted and twice ex...

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50. Food Aversions & Selective Eating

Nourishing Autism - March 27, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes
In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn delves into the intricate relationship between sensory aversions and selective eating in autistic children. She sheds light on how sensory processing issues affect food preferences and explores the significance of textures, colors, and te...

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Tough Times w/ Britt & Shannon

Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 25, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratings
Life is tough, but so are YOU! Shannon and Britt here to talk about current struggles with our autistic kids. Dentists, ER visits, soccer practice, and the struggle to get on a literal bus. No one says this life is boring, am I right? Things happen to us, that’s life. How we react and process ...

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SLP 242: Everything you need to know about PDA - Insights & Tips from Educator

Sue Larkey Podcast - March 24, 2024 23:34 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA: Unique autism spectrum type. ✅ PDA vs ODD: Distinct differences. ✅ Misunderstood Nature: PDA children struggle with demand...

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The Shift from Parent to Mentor: A Critical Transformation with Jason & Debbie

Autism & Neurodiversity - March 23, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Are you tired of trying to make traditional parenting approaches work for you? Ready to make a profound shift that fosters genuine connections and sustainable growth for your child, teen, or young adult?  In this episode, we  explore the transformative power of NDM™ NeuroDevelopmental Mentoring...

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49. "He's a Completely Different Kid": Henry's ARFID & Nutrition Journey with Sarah Phillips

Nourishing Autism - March 20, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Brittyn revisits her journey with Sarah, a devoted mother, and her son Henry, who is on the autism spectrum. Sarah shares their story beginning in 2020 when Henry was facing significant dietary and behavioral challenges, leading to the diagnosis of ...

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Jonathan Alderson : Receptivity & Communicating With Our Kids

Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratings
Another amazing conversation with Jonathan Alderson today! We dive into the topic of feeling frustrated when our kids “just won’t listen” to us and how we can find our way back to the joys of parenting again, even with kids who may have more challenging behaviors.  How can we adjust our expecta...

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SLP 241: Have You Heard of Time Blindness? Did You Know It Can Cause Behaviour in Neurodiverse Students and What To Do?

Sue Larkey Podcast - March 18, 2024 01:12 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Time Blindness Defined: Inability to perceive time accurately. ✅ Behavior Indicators: Procrastination, lateness, or anxiety. ✅ ...

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Challenging What We Know About Autism and PDA

Neurodiversity Podcast - March 14, 2024 22:24 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Dr. Donna Henderson joins Emily Kircher-Morris to talk about the changes in the assessment process for autism, the importance of empowering therapists to diagnose autism, and the need for equity in masking. Their conversation also explores the double empathy problem and the challenges of balanci...

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48. The ONE Thing You Have to Understand Before Successfully Expanding Your Child's Diet

Nourishing Autism - March 13, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes
In this episode of the Nourishing Autism Podcast, Brittyn discusses the importance of understanding sensory needs in expanding an autistic child's diet. Many popular approaches are often unsuccessful and in fact, usually backfire. So today she covers one of the MOST important topics when it come...

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Jonathan Alderson: Why All Therapy May Not Work for All Kids

Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 11, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratings
Today we had the pleasure of talking with Jonathan Alderson. Jonathan has a Master's of Education from Harvard and also completed a three-year intensive certification training in autism treatment at the Autism Treatment Center of America. While we could go on and on about his BIO, what we discus...

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SLP 240: Navigating the Path to Diagnosis: A Step by Step Guide for Educators

Sue Larkey Podcast - March 11, 2024 01:43 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Teacher's Role: Highlight, don't diagnose issues. ✅ 8 Steps Discussed: Detailed process for diagnosis conversation. ✅ Red Flags...

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Big Announcement! Parenting to Mentor with Jason & Debbie

Autism & Neurodiversity - March 09, 2024 03:19 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Friends, Hello! We've got something exciting to share with you in this episode! You know, parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when it comes to raising neurodivergent young people. But, guess what? It doesn't have to be a struggle without hope. In today's episode, we're peeling back the...

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Education for Everyone Through Universal Design for Learning

Neurodiversity Podcast - March 07, 2024 18:07 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
On this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Jeff Horwitz about the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its application in education. UDL focuses on creating learning environments and experiences that are accessible and beneficial for all students, regardless of their learning...

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47. Raising a Child with Autism: Untethering and Fostering Independence with Carrie Cariello

Nourishing Autism - March 06, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes
In this episode of the Nourishing Autism podcast, Brittyn has an engaging conversation with author and mother, Carrie Cariello, who shares her family’s journey with her autistic son, Jack. Carrie discusses the challenges and strategies in navigating Jack's picky eating habits, the transition to ...

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The Moms' Current Fav Book w/ author Kelley Coleman

Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratings
We can’t wait to dive in with our guest today, Kelley Coleman, author of “Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child”. No joke, this is one of the best books on autism and parenting disabled kids we’ve ever read! We talk about the book and venture into other topics including:  ...

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SLP 239: Teacher Assistants – Strategies to Navigate Challenges & Foster Success – Insights from Dream Team (Lived Experience, Teacher, Teacher Assistant & Parent)

Sue Larkey Podcast - March 04, 2024 02:05 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Act as a student-world translator. ✅ Encourage student relationship bonds. ✅ Be a consistent presence. ✅ Enhance, not replace,...

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The Power in Choosing a Parenting Framework with Debbie

Autism & Neurodiversity - March 01, 2024 14:18 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Parenting neurodivergents and those who have struggles can be overwhelming, especially when faced with conflicting advice. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of choosing a framework to operate from. Learn how selecting a clear direction can help you move beyond confusion an...