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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat

Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat

Adina Levy

Welcome to the Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast for adults who support Neurodivergent children. Whether you're an allied health professional, medical professional, education professional or a parent of a Neurodivergent child, you are welcome here. I'm Adina from Play. Learn. Chat. I'm an Autistic ADHDer, a speech therapist, professional educator speaker, and I also support Neurodivergent Business owners in my other business, neurodivergent Business Coaching and Consulting. I'm obsessed with creating a world where Neurodivergent people are understood, embraced, supported, and celebrated. A world where we Neurodivergent people can understand ourselves and thrive in a life aligned with our individual strengths, wants and needs. On the Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast, you'll get my perspectives and conversations with my Neurodivergent friends. All about how adults can best support Neurodivergent children in our lives. I bring a Neurodiversity Affirming approach and indeed a human-affirming approach to the support that we all provide for Neurodivergent kids in our lives.
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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat - Exploring Neurodiversity with Play. Learn. Chat - Coming Soon!

Exploring Neurodiversity with Play. Learn. Chat - Coming Soon!

Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat

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05/21/22 • 0 min

Welcome to the Play. Learn. Chat - Exploring Neurodiversity podcast. Here, we're going to share conversations to help you connect and grow with your autistic or neurodivergent child. Join me, speech therapist, Adina Levy, as I share realistic ideas, practical strategies, and open conversations to help you better understand and celebrate your autistic or neurodivergent child. We'll discuss your child's strengths, their unique mind, preferences, their challenges, and the supports that they need to thrive.

I bring a neurodiversity-affirming approach, an open heart and an open mind to the pod world. Let's connect! Subscribe and join me for some wonderful conversations and chats with me, with other professionals and with parents of autistic and neurodivergent children.

I can't wait to chat soon!

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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat - My Journey through AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) Identification / Diagnosis

My Journey through AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) Identification / Diagnosis

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05/14/24 • 31 min

In this episode, I'll share my journey to identification as an Autistic ADHDer. I recently got an email from another speech therapist who is in the neuro questioning phase. And she asked me this "As I understand you were late diagnosed. I wanted to ask you about your experience getting diagnosed and what you feel have been the benefits and drawbacks of it" and I really, really thank you for this email. And interestingly, I think within a day I got a message on Instagram from somebody else with a very similar question. So I thought it is probably high time for me to share a bit more about my journey through AuDHD identification and diagnosis here on the podcast, because the bits that I do share always get interesting. I had a long time of questioning before I decided I wanted to seek formal identification (a.k.a. diagnosis). Here's how my journey went...

Keep learning with me!

Register for the Communicate and Connect Webinar Series for Professionals who support Neurodivergent Children: https://playlearnchat.com/c-and-c using discount code POD10 for 10% off! The 3 webinars in the series are:
  • Responsive Relationships: Communication Strategies for Professionals to Connect with Neurodivergent Children
  • Collaborative Connections: Coach and Communicate with Carers & Teams of Neurodivergent Children
  • Supportive Spaces: Creating Inclusive and Accessible Environments to Support Neurodivergent Children in their Communities
Born on a blue day book - Daniel Tammet: https://a.co/d/5PJefFj Yellow Ladybugs conference: https://ylbconference2024.vfairs.com/ Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932 Website: www.playlearnchat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat
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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat - ADHD strengths (and some challenges) as a business owner

ADHD strengths (and some challenges) as a business owner

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09/19/24 • 19 min

Today I'm sharing some of the ways that being an ADHDer is a strength for me as a business owner, and a few ways it makes things challenging. If you're listening on my Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast, and you'd like to learn more from me in my 'other hat' where I support Neurodivergent Business owners, here's how you can find me:
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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat - 3 Practical Ways to Kickstart your Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Journey

3 Practical Ways to Kickstart your Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Journey

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06/12/23 • 21 min

Today I'm sharing three actionable, practical changes that you can make (or start to make) today around language, relationship strategies, and a commitment to keep learning, to support you on your Neurodiversity Affirming Practice journey. This is an abridged version of my recent webinar (Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Kickstart: 3 Actionable Tips to do Today), where I share actions you can start doing right now to help you become more confident that your approach as a professional who supports neurodivergent kids is aligned more and more with a Neurodiversity Affirming approach. LINKS: All the resources that I discussed and more are linked here: www.playlearnchat.com/resources Join me so I can support you going deeper into your Neurodiversity Affirming Practice journey! 2 Hour Introductory workshop for Allied Health Professionals: https://playlearnchat.com/neurodiversity-affirming-practice-intro-workshop/ 1-Day Online Workshop for Allied Health Professionals, live on July 6th 2023: https://playlearnchat.com/neurodiversity-affirming-practice-1-day-online-workshop/
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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat - Neurodivergent Acceptance & Finding Personal Joy - Chat with Stephanie Roberston - Neurodivergent OT
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05/29/23 • 57 min

In this fabulous chat with Stephanie Robertson, Neurodivergent OT, we chat about all kinds of topics including:
  • her journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance
  • the impact of masking on mental health and well-being
  • the need for systemic change and neurodiversity affirming practices to create an inclusive and supportive environment for neurodivergent people
  • moving away from behaviourism
  • understanding the intergenerational nature of parenting and education
  • promoting empathy, acceptance, and a broader version of social norms
  • holistic ways to support neurodivergent children
  • the need for self-care and finding personal joy in life.
Connect with Steph - SGR Occupational Therapy: www.sgroccupationaltherapy.com Instagram: @sgroccupationaltherapy Facebook: SGR Holistic and Family Focused Occupational Therapy - https://www.facebook.com/SGROccupationalTherapy Facebook group: The Neurodiversity Empowerment Movement - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1258437025035170 YouTube: The Spiritual OT - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSpiritualOT Learn more with Adina from Play. Learn. Chat. Allied Health Professionals and Education Professionals! You're invited to my FREE Webinar! Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Kickstart: 3 Actionable Tips to do Today https://playlearnchat.com/free-webinar/ Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932 Website: www.playlearnchat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat
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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat - All Communication is Valid: Why it Might be Hard for an Autistic Child to Speak

All Communication is Valid: Why it Might be Hard for an Autistic Child to Speak

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04/18/23 • 17 min

We're tucking in to this idea that All Communication is Valid. Busting the ableist bias that speech is the best way of communicating. In this episode I share some of the reasons why it might be hard for an autistic child (or anyone!) to speak. More non-speech might be needed when...
  • Speech skills are hard for someone (physical/motor skills or motor planning)
  • Language skills are hard
  • The content of language in that situation is complex
  • Emotions are heightened
  • They're experiencing sensory dysregulation
  • The situation is new
  • The situation is less preferred
  • Other people around aren’t familiar, connected or trusted
  • Whenever someone wants!
Speech isn't the end goal... Communication & relationship is! Learn more with me about this topic and many others! Professionals: My next Neurodiversity Affirming Practice 2-hour online Intro Workshop is Live + recorded - live on Wednesday 26th April and recording available whenever you are, for 12 months - https://playlearnchat.com/neurodiversity-affirming-practice-intro-workshop/ Parents: Join my on-demand parent course Connect & Grow: https://playlearnchat.com/connect-and-grow-course/

Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932

Website: www.playlearnchat.com

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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat - Neurodiversity Affirming 'Social Skills' Support for Autistic Children - Part 2: What Is and What Isn't Affirming
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02/21/23 • 14 min

In this episode, we dive into the specifics of what a Neurodiversity Affirming approach looks like when supporting social interactions for autistic children. The key point is that we do not want to teach neurodivergent children that they need to act more neurotypical. This means all our goals, therapy approaches and resources need to teach that autistic children might be different, and socialise in different (but not wrong) ways to neurotypical kids. We need to stop sending the message that kids are missing social skills... because they DO have social skills, just different perhaps from neurotypical social skills.

We discuss that boundaries can still apply to autistic kids' communication & interactions (it's not OK to hurt others, physically or emotionally!), but we need to pause and think carefully about why we are asking a child to change.

The traditional approach of teaching autistic children that they are wrong, different, and weird in a bad way is not acceptable any more. We talk about the issue with asking children to 'fit in'.

So what should we do? We should focus on truly seeing neurodivergent children for who they are, what they enjoy, and help them be surrounded by people who appreciate them. We should teach self-awareness. We should teach self-advocacy.

Tune in for these ideas and more!

If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend, family member or a colleague!

Links

📝 Free download for parents of autistic and neurodivergent children - ✅ Checklist: How Neurodiversity Affirming is your Child's Team?: https://playlearnchat.ck.page/8c5072e2e7

📝 Free download for therapists and parents of autistic and neurodivergent children - ✅ Checklist: Neurodiversity Affirming Social Support Approaches for Autistic Children: https://playlearnchat.ck.page/1fcf4c5759

👩‍💻 My on-demand webinar 'Affirming Ways to Support Social & Peer Interactions' for therapists and therapy assistants: https://courses.playlearnchat.com/offers/2ARTUmfd/

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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat - Words Matter: Exploring Neurodiversity Affirming Language

Words Matter: Exploring Neurodiversity Affirming Language

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01/31/23 • 15 min

So... you’re ready to be part of the Neurodiversity Affirming movement to support an autistic and neurodivergent child in your world. Awesome, welcome in! The language you use matters. I’m kicking off this podcast series by sharing the language that you need to put in the bin, and the language to use instead.

In today’s episode, we delve into neurodiversity versus neurodivergent, why identity first language is preferred by most autistic people. We discuss getting comfortable with the term ‘autistic’ rather than ‘on the spectrum’ and why ‘high-functioning’ & ‘low-functioning’ terms should be left in the past.

Tune in for these ideas and more!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • One person with a different type of brain from others is neurodivergent, while a group of people can be neurodiverse
  • Being autistic doesn’t have to be limiting or a problem. The problems arise when an autistic person lives in a world that does not support and accommodate their needs
  • Why we should drop the D (Disorder) in ASD
  • It’s not a compliment to refer to an autistic person as high-functioning - this negates someone’s internal experience and only describes your opinion of how ‘normal’ they appear to you
  • Referring to an autistic person as low-functioning indicates low expectations of them, and it’s an awful term.

Get the free Cheatsheet PDF highlighting the terms that you should and shouldn’t use when talking about autism and neurodiversity - https://playlearnchat.ck.page/48f9b202e1

Transcript available on my website: https://playlearnchat.com/podcast-1

If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend, family member or a colleague!

Links

Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932

Website: www.playlearnchat.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat

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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat - The Role of 'Play' in Speech Therapy for Autistic Children

The Role of 'Play' in Speech Therapy for Autistic Children

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07/10/23 • 11 min

In this episode I share my perspectives about the role that 'play' should take in speech therapy sessions for autistic children. I also share my ideas for how you can support learning and progression towards various goals for a child, through connecting with the way they enjoy playing! If you're a Speechie and you're keen to learn more with me, hop on the Waitlist for my upcoming course - Affirming Communication for Autistic Children! You'll be first to hear when doors open and get a bonus and discount!: https://playlearnchat.com/speechie-course/ Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932 Website: www.playlearnchat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat
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Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat - Ingredients of Self-Advocacy

Ingredients of Self-Advocacy

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04/01/24 • 18 min

Self-advocacy is not as simple as just learning one skill or one isolated thing. In the neurodiversity affirming world and in the therapy world, we love talking about self-advocacy, but what is it and how do you get there? I like to think of the components of self-advocacy is being broken up into four main sub parts:
  • Supportive Environment & Community - Safe people and spaces that encourage, believe you, facilitate and offer support
  • Self-awareness of Needs & Preferences - You need to be aware of what you like, need, and don’t like or don’t want
  • Self-worth & Confidence - You need to believe you’re worthy of support, and feel confident and secure enough to ask for what you want/need
  • Ability to Communicate - You need to be capable of communicating your preferences, choices and protests in a way that others around you understand
In this episode, I outline what each of those parts are, why they're so important. And some ideas and examples for how this can look in practice. Keep learning with me! Register for the Communicate and Connect Webinar Series for Professionals who support Neurodivergent Children: https://playlearnchat.com/c-and-c The 3 webinars in the series are:
  • Responsive Relationships: Communication Strategies for Professionals to Connect with Neurodivergent Children
  • Collaborative Connections: Coach and Communicate with Carers & Teams of Neurodivergent Children
  • Supportive Spaces: Creating Inclusive and Accessible Environments to Support Neurodivergent Children in their Communities

Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932 Website: www.playlearnchat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat
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