Two Sides of the Spectrum
Meg Ferrell
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Delayed Echolalia & Gestalt Language Processors with Alexandria Zachos
Two Sides of the Spectrum
02/02/22 • 51 min
In this episode we deeply explore how therapists misunderstand kids who communicate using scripts, how traditional approaches just don’t work to support their language acquisition, and a totally new framework we can all use to support them in a meaningful way. Our guest, Alexandria Zachos, is a speech-language pathologist who has presented at ASHA and all over the world on delayed echolalia and gestalt language processing. She owns a private practice in Illinois called Social Butterfly Speech Therapy and runs Meaningful Speech, where she teaches an online course on gestalt language processing and shares tons of absolutely transformative content on social media. You can check out Alex’s online course at bit.ly/gestaltcourse.
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast
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Why OT Must Be Different From ABA with Greg Santucci, OTR/L
Two Sides of the Spectrum
07/15/20 • 38 min
Greg is a pediatric occupational therapist who presents workshops nationally on topics related to sensory processing, challenging behaviors, and improving school-based therapy services. Greg is a huge advocate for best practice in OT. Join us as we discuss:
Why OTs already have the skills we need to work effectively and respectfully with our autistic clients, but often don't use them
How behavioral approaches such as planned ignoring and token boards can be harmful to our autistic clients
What empowering strategies we should all be using instead
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast
How to Align Our Work with Our Deepest Values with Dr. Melanie Heyworth
Two Sides of the Spectrum
07/19/23 • 55 min
In this episode, Autistic researcher Dr. Mel Heyworth guides us in completely rethinking the pathologized model of autism. We talk about how we can tell kids they are Autistic, how we can support their passions, and so much more. Dr. Mel Heyworth is the founder of the Australian organization Reframing Autism.
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast
Happy New Year!
Two Sides of the Spectrum
01/04/23 • 5 min
We are gearing up for our OT Neurodiversity Continuing Education Summit and it's going to be transformative. Learn more about it here or visit learnplaythrive.com/summit
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04/21/21 • 0 min
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Gestalt Language Processing Q&A with Alex Zachos
Two Sides of the Spectrum
02/15/23 • 40 min
In this episode, we field listener questions to Alex Zachos of Meaningful Speech to learn how we can more authentically and effectively support kids who learn language through delayed echolalia. This episode is a follow-up to Episode 40 on supporting Gestalt Language Processors.
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast
Reclaiming our Wholeness with Honey Schneider
Two Sides of the Spectrum
04/03/24 • 68 min
What is “neurosupremacy” and “neuronormativity,” and how does this differ from the idea of “neruotypicality”? What does peer counseling offer that traditional therapy misses? How can creativity help us break seemingly firm limits set by the systems of power and oppression that exist around us? In this episode, Honey Schneider helps us see the path to reclaiming our own wholeness, and to helping our clients do the same. Honey Schneider has an MA in Mental Health Counseling from NYU. They're white, disabled, and transsexual. Honey currently works as a peer coach.
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast
Cultivating Freedom and Authenticity in Daily Life Through Culturally-Affirming Practices with Heather Clarke
Two Sides of the Spectrum
05/15/24 • 40 min
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
The Power of Presuming Competence with Non-speaking AAC User Ido Kedar
Two Sides of the Spectrum
09/09/20 • 27 min
Ido Kedar is an autistic-self advocate and the author of a two books. He is a non-speaking autistic person who uses a voice-output typing device to communicate. Listen to my interview with Ido as we discuss:
His experience with OT, speech, and ABA before he had a way to communicate when no one was presuming his competence
How learning to communicate changed everything, and why learning to spell and type isn’t a simple as it sounds
Why Ido doesn’t like labels like “high functioning” and “low functioning”
What sensory and executive functioning supports Ido found helpful in his journey, and what outdated strategies he wishes therapists would leave behind
Ido’s advice to therapists who write goals to suppress stimming
Ido’s concrete challenge to our listeners who want to better understand the perspective of our non-speaking clients
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast
Exciting News!
Two Sides of the Spectrum
01/05/22 • 1 min
We'll be back later this month with a new episode, but for now, check out the free Neurodiversity in the New Year Summit at learnplaythrive.com/summit
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FAQ
How many episodes does Two Sides of the Spectrum have?
Two Sides of the Spectrum currently has 104 episodes available.
What topics does Two Sides of the Spectrum cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Occupational Therapy, Courses, Podcasts, Social Work, Education, Neurodiversity, Autism and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Two Sides of the Spectrum?
The episode title 'Delayed Echolalia & Gestalt Language Processors with Alexandria Zachos' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Two Sides of the Spectrum?
The average episode length on Two Sides of the Spectrum is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Two Sides of the Spectrum released?
Episodes of Two Sides of the Spectrum are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Two Sides of the Spectrum?
The first episode of Two Sides of the Spectrum was released on May 19, 2020.
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