Episode 37: I just found out my child is...

How we understand disability influences every decision we make as providers. In this episode, Cari and Jim unpack four models of disability and discuss how they show up in practice. You’ll walk away with a clearer lens for reflecting on your values and how they align with your wo ... Show More

<p>For many Autistic children, big family gatherings can be overwhelming, unpredictable, and absolutely exhausting. But with the right supports, these gatherings can feel more like a celebration and less like a survival mission. </p> 

<p>In Episode 84, Cari and Jim unpack how to support AAC in daily routines, how to build a strong team around the communicator, and why communication is everyone's job—not just the speech therapist's. </p> 

Teaching while pregnant is hard! This job can be emotionally and physically draining and that all is increased while pregnant. In this episode, I share some major realizations I had in the moment when handling aggressive behaviors and how having my first child helped me set bette ... Show More

If you’re an SLP who’s ever struggled to help your autistic kids—you won’t want to miss this… Speech Dude & Jessie Ginsburg are getting vulnerable together for their first LIVE show premier! Get an inside look at the deepest struggles they’ve faced when serving autistic kids and ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Autistic psychology practitioner Matt Lowry helps us dive into what a strengths-based diagnostics process looks like for autism, and the incredible difference this can make. We also explore what parents and other professionals should look for to find a neurodi ... Show More

How Parents & SLPs Can Align To Exponentially Increase The Results Of Speech Therapy... When parents start bringing their child to speech therapy, they often wonder if 30-minutes per week is really going to help their child. The truth? Therapy is most effective when parents are f ... Show More

So your toddler keeps whining, crying, and pleading without despite how much you're trying to explain and validate their feelings. No matter what you say, though, they KEEP whining and crying. 😓 It’s exhausting to keep repeating myself but then you feel guilty for ignoring him a ... Show More

<p>How has the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of autism changed?</p><p>In the United States, an estimated one in thirty-six children has been diagnosed with autism. But missing those early signs is one of the biggest challenges parents face. Even though there is a lot of ... Show More

Temple Grandin is one of the world’s most well-known and respected experts in the field on autism and animal behavior and livestock. She is an internationally best-selling author and Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Temple’s new book is called Navigating ... Show More

In this episode: Janet welcomes Dr. Mona Delahooke, a pediatric psychologist who works with children and teens with behavioral challenges and developmental differences. Mona’s compassionate approach to therapy is based on brain science. She describes disruptive behaviors as “just ... Show More

<p>Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Did you know that many people’s idea of autism is that it only occurs in boys—who don’t make eye contact, who are obsessed with cars or trains, and who have superior intelligence? While that does describe some autistic people, it leaves out the w ... Show More

This is not your typical parenting podcast. It is a podcast about raising the parent as much as it is about raising our children.  Join Dr. Shefali, the pioneer of conscious parenting, New York Times bestselling author, clinical psychologist, and Oprah’s favorite parenting expert ... Show More