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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. 4 DAYS AGO

    Centering Autism Perspectives in Canada

    This episode we are discussing what's happening with Autism in Canada and what has changed over the years with Seiun Thomas Henderson, an Autism and education specialist at Giant Steps  in Montreal who has been working in the field for over 35 years. He will be speaking at the upcoming  18th Annual Autism Conference called Building Brighter Futures: Celebrating Autistic Voices and Canadian Leadership in Autism in Edmonton later this month.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/09/inclusivity/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/

    38 min

  2. 2 JAN

    We Chose Play Season 1, Episode 1: In the beginning...

    As we embark on the new year, enjoy the audio version of my Floortime documentary series ⁠We Chose Play—a new episode every other week. ⁠We Chose Play is a series documenting my family’s Floortime journey. I hope that each episode will support your Floortime experience! First up is Season 1, Episode 1, called, "In the beginning…" that covers the necessary step we had to take after our son's Autism diagnosis to move forward. Link to the show notes for this episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/02/wcp-s1e1/ ⁠⁠ Learn more about the Floortime documentary series, We Chose Play and how to see the video version here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/play/ ⁠Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content—including the video version of the We Chose Play⁠ Floortime documentary series—and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: https://affectautism.com/support/

    22 min

  3. 26/12/2025

    Parent Perspectives: Developing Resilience

    This edition of Parent Perspectives features Gina Baker, the mother of two kids in Utah. She has had many professional roles in the past including nursing and case management and her current focus is on raising awareness around supporting her Autistic child when he didn’t fit in any box and when professional services did not help. Her son is 15 and has high support needs, otherwise referred to as “profound autism” by many, and we’ll talk about that. She now does photography and has created a program for parents that focuses on parent self-regulation so that other parents don’t have to go through what she went through: extreme exhaustion, loneliness, depression, suicidality, frustration, and anger. In developing her resilience by taking care of herself, she was better equipped to care for her son and his needs. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/12/26/resilience/ 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/

    37 min

  4. 19/12/2025

    AUTISTIC Viewpoints: Episode 7

    On Episode 7 of ⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠ do a year-end wrap-up about the first 6 episodes and what's to come in 2026. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠ Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:53 Introducing highlights from the first 6 episodes 01:23 Daria going through the first 6 episodes 06:02 Turrell's reflections on the first 6 episodes 07:53 Turrell's upcoming ICDL 2026 DIR Conference presentation in New Jersey in March08:37 Daria's viewpoint about Turrell representing at the conference! 10:00 Daria reflecting on different "manifestations" of Autism 11:44 Neurodivergence + Environment = Outcome 12:40 Turrell on why he loves doing this podcast and connecting with other Autism self-advocates 13:13 Where we'll take this podcast in 2026 13:53 Remembering Kasheena Holder on the 1st anniversary of her death 14:29 Turrell's best learning moments over the first 6 episodes 16:21 Daria's best learning moments over the first 6 episodes 17:50 Daria's learning through DIRFloortime® 18:43 Finding interesting guests for 2026 and sharing our insights on our learning experiences 19:38 Turrell's gratitude 20:00 Daria's gratitude ⁠* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission.

    21 min

  5. 19/12/2025

    From Control to Connection: One Educator’s Transformation Through DIRFloortime®

    On this episode, number 298, DIRFloortime® provider Stacy Duffy, a Special Educator in South Africa joins us to discuss her transformational journey as a teacher from control to connection through DIRFloortime®. Stacey is the mother of two boys who has devoted her career to bridging the gap between neurodivergent and neurotypical people by raising awareness on both sides. She recently presented at the ICDL DIRFloortime® Conference on this topic, and I wanted to share her insights with my audience because I was truly struck by how deeply she captured the heart of what DIR is all about. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/12/19/transformation/ 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/

    52 min

  6. 08/12/2025

    AUTISTIC Viewpoints: Episode 6 with Dr. Emile Gouws

    AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode, they discuss the journey from exclusion to belonging with Dr. Emile Gouws. Emile is the president of the Board of Directors of the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL.com) and was non speaking until the age of 15. He now is in his early 30s, has a PhD, and is happily married to an Autistic woman. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠ Timestamps: 00:00 Introductions 01:31 On becoming the board president of ICDL 04:17 On parents believing in their children 08:25 Future unknowns about as a parent of a child with high support needs 12:52 Connecting with an Autistic individual, alternative communication methods, and presuming competence 16:12 How parents can tell the difference between alternative ways of communicating being a response to the environment versus initiation of communication 23:18 Emile's experiences in educational settings and the emotional pain of being underestimated 29:47 Autistic trauma and suicidality 33:03 Turrell's reactions to being misunderstood 34:40 We are different, but share the same negative experiences and emotional labour as Autistic individuals 36:55 The Autistic female experience 43:06 The most rewarding part of Autism advocacy 48:00 Wrap Up Links to Resources: The International Council on Development and Learning ⁠https://www.icdl.com/about/board⁠ Affect Autism podcast episodes with Emile: A Self-Advocate’s Inspiring Journey ⁠https://affectautism.com/2021/02/06/inspiration/⁠Examining the Experience of Autistic Students in Higher Education ⁠https://affectautism.com/2021/06/12/self-advocacy/⁠The World’s First International Concert to Celebrate Neurodiversity ⁠https://affectautism.com/2022/05/07/diversity/⁠Let’s Talk About Autism Inclusion this April ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/03/28/april/⁠ * Thank you to Hungarian recording artist Post Analog Disorder for the intro/outro music permission.

    49 min

  7. 05/12/2025

    Parent Perspectives: Watching Siblings Embrace Autism Together

    This edition of Parent Perspectives features returning guest, Michele Abraham-Montgomery, who specializes in Family Services, Autism Resources & Advocacy, Peer Family Coaching, Youth and Young Adult Programming, Peer Best Practices, Modeling Play Therapy Techniques and IEP Reviews and Preparations. Her and her Autistic son, Khylil, created Spectrum Success 911--a nonprofit organization connecting families with programming, community resources, and organizations of support. Chele shares her reflections on watching a new generation of siblings navigate Autism in ways that echo her own children’s early years.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/12/05/siblings/⁠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/

    32 min

  8. 24/11/2025

    AUTISTIC Viewpoints: Episode 5 with Miles Kredich

    ⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode, they discuss life as a twin to an autistic sibling with Miles Kredich. Miles discusses life as a twin to an Autistic sibling, Ben, who was tragically killed in 2023 at the age of 24. Miles and Ben, both having synaesthesia, were able to connect on a deep level. Miles reflects on growing up with Ben and on Ben's Autistic nature and way of being. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Timestamps: 00:00 Introductions 02:46 Background about the Kredich family 05:06 Turrell's reflections 06:19 Miles on growing up with his twin brother, including Ben's sensory experience 09:00 Floortime and Autism being misunderstood 09:36 Ben's experience with pitch and his musical world 13:36 Miles' first awareness of his synaesthesia and perfect pitch then connecting with Ben around this 15:55 Ben's interest in Miles' world of experience 17:55 Synaesthesia 19:42 Echolalia and intense passions including Ben's love of being in the water 21:21 Miles' father 21:37 Ben's ear for pitch and controlling his environment through pitch 23:34 Need for accommodation and Ben's echolalia 25:28 The universal experience and embracing our differences 26:50 The label of Autism 27:39 The commonality of Autism experiences and "limbic cues" 29:54 Modifying the environment to accommodate disability 32:12 Autistic experiences with change 36:55 Turrell and Ben's interests 38:12 Funniest memories with Ben 40:31 Meeting in dreams 41:19 Reflections since Ben's passing 44:04 Miles logo created with Ben 45:15 Turrell's wrap up 46:21 Autism Moms 47:20 Resonating example of accommodation 48:29 Closing comments 48:45 Kasheena's birthday memorial Links to Resources: Miles' mother's song Circles Around the Son: youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=ay2lSL8hxvAAffect Autism podcast with Kim Kredich: https://affectautism.com/2024/04/26/inclusion/Miles' website: https://www.mileskredich.com/ben⁠The Ben Kredich Act is a new Tennessee Law: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2024/07/01/ben-kredich-act-designed-to-prevent-tragedy-for-other-families/74244152007/BBC Synaesthesia documentary: https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0cvrn0x/synaesthesia-the-phenomenal-power-of-human-perceptionSynaesthesia: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia⁠Affect Autism podcast with Dr. Stuart Shanker and limbic cues: https://affectautism.com/2018/08/27/self-reg-and-dir/ * Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission.

    50 min
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