Two Sides of the Spectrum

Meg Ferrell
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A place where we explore research, amplify autistic voices, and change the way we think about autism in life and in professional therapy practice. Visit learnplaythrive.com/podcast/

  1. Episode 100 - How to Change Everything: A Story from Ireland

    19 MARS

    Episode 100 - How to Change Everything: A Story from Ireland

    In a complicated time when so many of us are feeling disempowered, this interview is a guiding light. Nessa Hill from Neurodiversity Ireland shares her story of how she used what she learned on the podcast to change the way Autistic kids are supported in Ireland on a national scale. Her story and her message are empowering for providers everywhere. Plus, listeners from all over the world share the creative, impactful ways they have applied what they’ve learned on the podcast to their communities and their work. This episode is heavy dose of real-life inspiration. After listening, check out our three newest courses at learnplaythrive.com/new  View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast

    52 min
  2. Updates from Learn Play Thrive

    8 JANV.

    Updates from Learn Play Thrive

    We miss you! Get the updates on what's happening at Learn Play Thrive. And download our free packet of parent handouts at learnplaythrive.com View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast

    1 min
  3. Unmasking Autism in Action with Dr. Devon Price

    07/08/2024

    Unmasking Autism in Action with Dr. Devon Price

    This episode dives deep into some of the more foundational questions around being Autistic and neurodiversity, tying this into the larger systems we are embedded in. Our guest, Dr. Devon Price, helps us explore the concepts of masking and authenticity and how we, as professionals supporting Autistic people, can push back against these pressures. Dr. Devon Price is a social psychologist, professor, author, and proudly Autistic person. He has written 'Unmasking Autism' and 'Laziness Doesn't Exist'. View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast

    52 min
  4. Part-Time AAC Use with Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk

    17/07/2024

    Part-Time AAC Use with Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk

    In this episode, we talk about why and how part-time AAC use can support authentic participation for many autistic people. We also explore Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk’s insights on teaching AAC from their perspective as an engineer, as a researcher, and as an AAC user. Dr. Alyssa Hillary Zisk is an Autistic part-time AAC user, using a variety of text-based tools. They are the AAC research team lead at AssistiveWare. Their doctoral dissertation was on brain computer interfaces for people with ALS. View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast

    49 min
  5. Nigh Functioning Autism: From Shame to Empowerment with Tiffany Joseph

    03/07/2024

    Nigh Functioning Autism: From Shame to Empowerment with Tiffany Joseph

    In this episode with autistic AAC user Tiffany Joseph (they/them, she/her), we cover functioning labels, AAC access, how race intersects with disability in the Autistic community, aggressive behaviors, and so much more. But the thread that runs throughout the conversation is empowering our clients to participate more authentically in their daily life. Tiffany Joseph, or TJ, is an Autistic educational consultant, and runs the Instagram and Facebook pages 'Nigh Functioning Autism', where they post about AAC, being Black and Autistic, epilepsy, ADHD, OCD, and more. View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast

    23 min
  6. Strengths-Based Approaches: How to Deeply Center Passions with Dr. Kristie Patten

    19/06/2024

    Strengths-Based Approaches: How to Deeply Center Passions with Dr. Kristie Patten

    In this episode (a repeat of one of our earliest episodes, episode 4), Dr. Kristie Patten takes us to the foundations of what it means to be strengths-based and the impact that it has on the lives of our Autistic clients. Dr. Kristie Patten is Counselor to the President and professor of occupational therapy at NYU and the Principal Investigator of NYU Steinhardt's NEST Project, supporting New York City Public Schools’ largest inclusion program in the United States for Autistic students. In this episode Dr. Patten shares why it's really easy to be a bad therapist and really hard to be a good one (plus some concrete steps to take to help get us there!) View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast

    47 min
  7. Autism & Interoception with Kelly Mahler

    05/06/2024

    Autism & Interoception with Kelly Mahler

    In this episode (a repeat of episode 44) we dive into interoception, our ability to understand the messages we are getting from inside our bodies. Our guest, Kelly Mahler, makes the connection between interoception and truly neurodiversity-affirming therapy practices. Kelly Mahler presents internationally on interoception and has authored 12 resources, including The Interoception Curriculum. This episode covers how a deeper understanding interoception can help us support authentic self-regulation for our autistic clients. It’s a must-listen for any professional who supports Autistic clients. View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast

    34 min
  8. Cultivating Freedom and Authenticity in Daily Life Through Culturally-Affirming Practices with Heather Clarke

    15/05/2024

    Cultivating Freedom and Authenticity in Daily Life Through Culturally-Affirming Practices with Heather Clarke

    How can we center the needs of our Black Autistic clients? And how can we create spaces that allow for joyful, authentic participation for all kids? Heather Clarke has a deep analysis of the barriers that exist - especially for Black Autistic youth - and a vision for how we can move towards making our spaces safer, more inclusive, and more joyful. View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast

    41 min
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A place where we explore research, amplify autistic voices, and change the way we think about autism in life and in professional therapy practice. Visit learnplaythrive.com/podcast/

Informations

  • Création
    Meg Ferrell
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    101
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Learn Play Thrive, LLC
  • Site web de l’émission
    Two Sides of the Spectrum

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