We chose play from Affect Autism

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

    DIR® Dialogues: Research Supporting DIRFloortime®

    This DIR® Dialogues panel explores the research base behind DIRFloortime®, highlighting both its strong, transdisciplinary foundations and the challenges of measuring developmental, relational change within traditional research models like randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The discussion emphasizes the need to rethink what counts as “evidence,” prioritize outcomes that reflect lived experience and long-term development, and expand research approaches to better support access, funding, and practice across ages and contexts. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/23/dir-research/ 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/

    54 min

  2. JAN 16

    We Chose Play Season 1, Episode 2: What did we miss?

    To start off the year 2026, you'll hear the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary "We Chose Play " every other week! This time, it's Season 1, Episode 2, called, "What did we miss?" that covers how parents question themselves and why it's so important to avoid blame. You can learn more about the series at affectautism.com/play or become an Affect Autism member or DIR® Parent Network member to see the full video version of the series at the Support Us menu at affectautism.com. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/16/wcp-s1e2/ 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/

    30 min

  3. JAN 10

    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

  4. JAN 2

    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

  5. 12/26/2025

    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

  6. 12/19/2025

    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

  7. 12/19/2025

    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

  8. 12/08/2025

    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
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