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To get our "When to Refer" packet, plus tons of trainings, monthly live calls, and an incredible community, join us in the NeuroAffirm Academy: https://neuroaffirmacademy.com/ Did you know that only 15% of autistic preschoolers receive early intervention before age 2? That number ... Show More

Want a Strengths Assessment you can use with your clients - the kind of tool that helps families and teachers focus on possibilities instead of limits? Join the NeuroAffirm Academy to get the brand new Strengths Assessment we just released! https://www.neuroaffirmacademy.com/ We' ... Show More

Do you feel stuck with writing neurodiversity affirming goals that actually work in practice? Then tune in for this special goal writing masterclass! On this episode, we're diving into: ✔️ How to align goals with a child’s authentic communication style. ✔️ Why traditional goals o ... Show More

You are in for a treat! This is my first interview and it's with my friend and fellow Speech Language Pathologist, Racheal. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares some golden nuggets in this episode. Learn the importance of meeting toddlers where they’re at developmentally to h ... Show More

On this episode, I welcome Brooke and Bridget. They are sisters and speech therapists in Southern California, who own their own practice. They also have a great Instagram account (@speechsisters) where they share day-to-day tips for parents to engage their child in speech. We dis ... Show More

Have speech milestones got you stressed? Zazi and Tess discuss the most common speech errors and at what age you'd expect them to be gone. They also explain some red flag speech errors which indicate speech therapy might be required and as per usual, highlight some key strategies ... Show More

It’s typical for toddlers and preschoolers not to be able to say all speech sounds correctly. It’s a learning process. Maybe your child says “tar” for star or “nana” for banana. But how do you know if it’s just a normal stage or something more? In this episode, we’re digging into ... Show More

Just 15 minutes of PLAY can spark millions of brain connections. The more present you are… the more you understand your baby/child.Slow is usually always better than fast.Let your baby / toddler linger AND practice at the level she is working through, even if it seems slow to you ... Show More

Send us a textMost parents think play begins with dolls and pretend kitchens — but the earliest stages of play start long before that… and missing them could mean missing crucial communication growth.From nibbling on their fists, to peekaboo and pretend play -- your child’s first ... Show More

"What we see in the crib is the most powerful learning machine in the universe."New parents often ask … what do I do? Do I have to entertain???Does it matter?YES … it matters, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed or uncertain.Communication starts with that initial (unforgettabl ... Show More

It's that time of year again – the start of a new school year! Whether you're a seasoned parent or you have a new kindergartener, the mixed feelings of nervousness, excitement, and anxiety are likely familiar. In this episode, we are going to talk about transitioning smoothly int ... Show More

Send us a textYour child’s brain isn’t finished at birth — it’s built day by day, through you.Whether you have a baby or a toddler, this episode will help you understand the “why” behind sleep struggles, sensitivities, and attention challenges — and remind you that brains are bui ... Show More

Back by popular demand, this week’s episode is a case study featuring a 24-month-old toddler named Noah. Noah has been receiving speech therapy services but isn’t showing the expected progress. We'll take a look at his prelinguistic skills—those foundational communication abiliti ... Show More