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Daria Brown

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

  1. 4D AGO

    REPLAY: Being Versus Doing

    Jackie Bartell is back with us this episode for a fantastic discussion about a concept so essential to the ⁠Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR®) model⁠ and ⁠Floortime⁠, and that is that we are human beings not human doings. Jackie is a retired special educator with the International Council on Development and Learning (⁠ICDL⁠) and is a ⁠DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader⁠. Link to the full blog post with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the podcast here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2018/05/21/being/⁠ 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://www.icdl.com/parents⁠

    45 min

  2. 5D AGO

    AUTISTIC Viewpoints Episode 11 with Autistic Self-Advocate Khylil Robinson

    ⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. On Episode 11, returning guest Khylil Robinson joins us!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestamps: 00:13 Introductions 01:27 Khylil's recent award 01:46 Khylil's sentiments about being a repeat guest 02:29 Setting up this episode's topics 03:29 Turrell's review of their recent conference presentation 04:43 Daria's comments about their presentation as an presentation attendee 05:39 Khylil's reflections on their conference presentation 08:34 Call out for hiring Khylil or Turrell to present online or in person, especially considering the unique experiences of young, black Autistic men 09:33 How this presentation differed from past presentations 11:35 Khylil's upcoming work events 15:47 Daria's reaction to Khylil's work events including incarceration 16:48 Turrell's upcoming work events 18:33 Daria's reaction to Turrell's work events and how we can advocate for all Autistics even if we can't speak to the experience of all Autistics 19:42 Khylil's work with police officers 21:23 Khylil's experience with law enforcement and his mental break about it 25:08 Daria highlighting the gravity of this experience for anyone, let alone Autistic, let alone with the intersectional of being Black and all of the prejudice that accompanies that, then the masking that happens and the toll that takes on one's mental health and emotional well-being 26:55 The work of KultureCity 27:22 Turrell's reflections on being Black and Autistic 30:07 Daria's comments on Autism awareness all year round and not just in April 30:40 Khylil talking about Mental Health Awareness month in May and specifically Men's Mental Health Awareness in June and managing his responsibilities, including his experience of his tire blowing on the highway and the aftermath 34:00 Daria's comments on Autistic rumination and the toll on mental health and the accumulation of traumatic experiences 35:43 Turrell's reactions about these experiences 37:02 Daria bringing up the last episode with KW that if someone describes their experience, believe them 37:31 Khylil talks about Autistics sharing their stories and lived experiences 39:04 Lightening up the topic to upcoming spring events and Autistic joy that can help to attempt to pull us out of our ruminations or suffering mental health experiences and her specific Autistic joy on display this episode 41:31 Khylil's humorous description of his latest fun events 45:20 International travels 46:15 Turrell's upcoming plans for the upcoming months 47:48 Khylil's interest in the Michael Jackson biopic is strictly related to Sonic the Hedgehog and Daria has no idea what he means 51:07 Turrell gives a teaser about the next episode 51:52 Wrap-Up Resources: KultureCity: Sensory Accessibility and Inclusion podcast episode ⁠https://affectautism.com/2021/10/16/kulturecity/⁠ Dr. Gordon Neufeld podcast episode on emotional well-being ⁠https://affectautism.com/2023/03/04/well-being/⁠ Khylil's stellar artist reference Sexy Nerds Events ⁠https://sexynerds.net/⁠ * Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise

    53 min

  3. MAY 1

    Episode 314 - DIR® Dialogues: Navigating Support Options for Your Family

    In this episode we aim to give parents and caregivers a guide for being confident enough to trust in their intuition and what they want for their children when seeking DIRFloortime® practitioners to implement a DIRFloortime® approach. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/05/01/dialogues-7/ 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. APR 24

    REPLAY: Curiosity as a Driver of Connection and Interaction in Adolescence

    ⁠In our last podcast episode together⁠, back in 2019, Dave Nelson and I discussed puberty and how we can best support our kids in a respectful way using a developmental approach. In this episode, we want to continue on that topic by touching on the developmental way to support our adolescents in taboo areas. Dave Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader, and the Executive Administrative Director of the ⁠Threshold Community Program  in Atlanta, Georgia.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2023/02/18/adolescence/⁠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/

    57 min

  5. APR 17

    Episode 313 - Leaning Into Presence and Uncertainty in Supporting Development

    Occupational Therapist and DIR-Expert Maude Le Roux and homeschooling parent Daniela Bishop discuss the importance of clinical reasoning in attuning to the child by being present, staying in the moment, sitting in discomfort and uncertainty and making inferences about the child’s internal experience in order to have an essential starting point for developmental work. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/04/17/presence/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/

    55 min

  6. APR 13

    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

  7. APR 10

    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

  8. 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
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