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Daria Brown
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Developmental happens through relationships across a lifetime. Join Daria Brown as she dives into implementing a Floortime approach with neurodivergent individuals.

  1. 2D AGO

    AUTISTIC Viewpoints Episode 10 Feeling Understood with AuDHD Licensed Professional Counselor, KW

    KW is a Licensed Professional Counselor who was identified as AuDHD in his 30s. He lives with his neurodivergent spouse and five fur-kids in Midwest-USA. He is an artist, writer, photographer, and musician. At present, he is excited to be creating his first podcast: a music deep dive show that will air on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network this summer. He shares his diagnosis journey, his passions, and the process of "unbecoming" as he unmasks. 00:13 Introductions 01:28 KW's diagnosis journey including suicidality and trauma from being misunderstood * Trigger Warning * 04:45 KW's process of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor 05:12 KW's confusion about diagnosis despite being an LPC 05:28 The therapist that suggested KW should be assessed for ADHD 06:43 Why KW became a counselor 08:32 The necessity of unpacking your own "stuff" as a counselor 09:00 How becoming a counselor was rewarding for KW 10:08 KW's reflections on providing a safe space for his clients and being your authentic self 11:37 KW's first session conversation with his clients 12:12 KW's case load of Autistic middle and high school boys before he understood Autism and instinctually following the client's lead 15:28 KW's lived experience presentation to his co-workers *Trigger Warning* 17:42 Turrell's response to KW's list of personal characteristics he had accumulated 19:10 KW's response to the value of having supportive people in your life 21:13 KW's most powerful realization and best advice 23:03 Daria's response to KW's lived experience of having personal support 23:58 The importance of seeking out support 25:01 The importance of letting go of fear when it's necessary to move on from what doesn't feel right 25:55 KW reconceptualizing himself as a musician, writer, photographer, and an artist starting with his love of music and his favourite band 26:25 Daria's response to KW 27:25 Reconnecting with his creativity as he unmasks 30:30 Maya Angelou's inspiring quote and KW's focus on "unbecoming" 31:11 KW's passion for music 33:36 KW's upcoming podcast mini-series on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network 35:27 Turrell's upcoming podcast mini-series on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network 36:09 The Autistic appreciation of sharing passionate interests 36:47 Wrap-Up KW on Substack: https://substack.com/@mraskmore?r=3cfq85&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=light DIRFloortime https://affectautism.com/what-is-dirfloortime/ The Late Diagnosis Club https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/ Maya Angelou's most famous quote on creativity is: "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." KW's favourite band The Color Morale https://fearlessrecords.com/artists/the-color-morale/ Turrell's and my past episode on our love of the band Nirvana https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/ Another band KW is a fan of "Good Charlotte" https://www.goodcharlotte.com/ * Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise

    37 min

  2. 6D AGO

    REPLAY - Creating Opportunities in Floortime

    Returning guest, Licensed Professional Counsellor and  DIR Expert Training Leader, Mike Fields from Floortime Atlanta and Inneractions Therapy Services, joins us this week to discuss how we want to be creating opportunities for our children in Floortime rather than stealing opportunities from them. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2021/06/26/opportunities/ Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

    44 min

  3. APR 3

    Theoretical Models that Support our Attunement in Video Reflection

    In this episode, Turkish DIR® Expert Training Leader, speech-language pathologist, and physiotherapist Kemal Colay shares his theoretical framework integrating valence and arousal within a DIR®-informed approach to support connection in his work with children, and how he uses video review as a reflective tool to support parents in recognizing and responding to their child’s unique cues in order to facilitate developmental growth. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/04/03/video-review/ Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

    50 min

  4. MAR 27

    REPLAY - Gestural Development: The D, the I, and the R

    Brookes Barrack⁠ is a Speech-Language Pathologist and ⁠DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader⁠ who has a clinic just outside of Kansas City, Kansas with Occupational Therapist ⁠Emily Tritz⁠ called ⁠Kansas City Developmental Therapies⁠ where they offer ⁠DIR® services⁠. This summer they became an official ⁠accredited DIR® Organization⁠. She originally trained in Floortime at "the Bunker" with Drs. Greenspan and Wieder in Washington, D.C. and in ⁠the PLAY Project⁠ with Dr. Rick Solomon at his home. This episode we are discussing Gestural development : The D, the I, and the R. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2024/09/27/gestures/⁠ Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

    46 min

  5. MAR 20

    DIRFloortime® Pioneers in Turkey

    Çiğdem Ergül and Elif Akat are the pioneers of DIRFloortime® in Turkey. Both dedicated DIR® clinicians and Expert Training Leaders, they started at different times at ICDL’s DIR® Institute "back in the day" with Drs. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder. They are deeply committed to preserving the integrity of the DIR® model and upholding the high quality of training and practice that shaped their professional journeys and enables them to serve families in their care. This episode, they share their stories. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/03/20/turkey/ Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

    36 min

  6. MAR 13

    We Chose Play Season 1, Episode 6: Let's reflect

    Every other week in 2026 so far, you've been hearing the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary, We Chose Play. This time it's Season 1, Episode 6, called, "Let's reflect" where you see an example of reviewing a Floortime video with a Floortime coach to highlight the reflection process. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/03/13/wcp-s1e6/ Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

    58 min

  7. MAR 9

    AUTISTIC Viewpoints Episode 9 with Breanne Burgess

    On Episode 9 of ⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠ interview Turrell's younger sister, Breanne! Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/ ⁠Timestamps: 00:14 Introductions 01:28 Turrell's first question for his sister 02:27 What Breanne loved about Turrell 03:10 Turrell and his sister's schooling 04:45 Breanne's sense of patience, caring, and concern for others 05:20 What the siblings bonded over 06:40 Did Breanne feel like the big sister instead? 07:40 What Breanne loves about Turrell 07:57 Turrell's self doubts 08:13 Turrell asks his sister about making friends 10:34 Turrell asks his sister about the impact he's had on her life 12:58 Daria's reaction and question for Breanne about the family culture around the Autism diagnosis 17:21 Daria asks Turrell if he ever felt shame around his diagnosis 20:17 Turrell felt underestimated 21:05 Turrell asks his sister what lesson she learned from him 22:19 Breanne discusses Turrell's growth 23:59 Autism and black-and-white thinking 25:43 Turrell's personal development 26:23 Developing versus ruminating 27:41 Wrap-up * Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise

    29 min

  8. MAR 6

    Bloom Village

    Princess Owens is parenting educator, writer, and mindfulness facilitator whose work uplifts neurodivergent families with compassion and intention. As the founder and lead consultant of Bloom Village Co., she helps family-serving organizations build more inclusive, culturally grounded, and community-centered spaces. A dedicated neurodiversity advocate and mother of five, she brings real-life insight, heart, and expertise to every conversation. Based in New Jersey, Princess blends mindful parenting, storytelling, and lived experience to guide others toward more supportive and human-centered care for children and families. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/03/06/bloom-village/ Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

    28 min
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