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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... more

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Episodes

How Autistic Folks Experience Eye Contact - Diverse Perspectives

In this episode, I share the results of a recent survey I ran where almost 40 Autistic people shared their... more

10 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
Intersectionality, identity and community as a Black AuDHDer - with Christina Schmidt

What a fabulously important (and fun!) chat with Christina Schmidt as she shared perspectives as a Black AuDHDer, Speech Therapist... more

24 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
ADHD strengths (and some challenges) as a business owner

Today I'm sharing some of the ways that being an ADHDer is a strength for me as a business owner,... more

19 Sep 2024 · 19 minutes
Autistic strengths (and some challenges) as a business owner

Today I'm sharing some of the ways that being Autistic is a strength for me as a business owner, and... more

28 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
What ‘Evidence-Based Practice’ really means & is Gestalt Language Processing even a thing? Chat with Dr Katherine Sanchez

In this episode, I had the joy of chatting with Dr. Katherine Sanchez, a speech pathologist, science communicator, and lecturer.... more

12 Aug 2024 · 57 minutes
Is a Neurodiversity Affirming approach to behaviour support a permissive approach?

In this episode I examine the question: Is a Neurodiversity Affirming approach to behaviour support a permissive approach? We talk... more

30 Jul 2024 · 16 minutes
My hopes for the future for Autistic Children

In today's episode, I'm keeping it short and sweet. I'm going to share eight of my biggest hopes for the... more

08 Jul 2024 · 7 minutes
5 Simple Shifts to be more Truly Neurodiversity Affirming

In today's episode, I'm going to run you through five simple shifts that you can make to take your practices... more

27 Jun 2024 · 14 minutes
The contrasts at the intersection of being an Autistic ADHDer - Chat with Stephanie Robertson

In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down for a wonderful chat with Stephanie Robertson, who is... more

10 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
How to Include Children in their Own Collaborative Teams

In this episode, I wanted to share with you a brief section from my recent webinar, Collaborative Connections, where I... more

28 May 2024 · 11 minutes
My Journey through AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) Identification / Diagnosis

In this episode, I'll share my journey to identification as an Autistic ADHDer. I recently got an email from another... more

14 May 2024 · 31 minutes
How to Navigate Conflicting Perspectives when you Collaborate to Support Neurodivergent Children

In this episode, I'm going to be sharing some practical ideas about how you can tackle a challenge that a... more

30 Apr 2024 · 13 minutes
Responsive Relationship Strategies for Building Connection with Autistic Children

In this episode, I'm super excited to be talking about a topic that is just deeply embedded in my clinical... more

15 Apr 2024 · 15 minutes
Ingredients of Self-Advocacy

Self-advocacy is not as simple as just learning one skill or one isolated thing. In the neurodiversity affirming world and... more

01 Apr 2024 · 18 minutes
"But you seem so sociable" - Experiences of High-Masking Autistic Folks

In this episode, I explore the reasons and impacts of masking for high-masking autistic people (who are often, but not... more

18 Mar 2024 · 20 minutes
On Masking & Finding Community - Chat with Chelsea Luker, AuDHD Psychologist

📺 Watch the video of our chat on YouTube: https://youtu.be/22ZWxDEFtSw?si=V0OqWgrIsYkNenh3      Get in touch with Chelsea Luker:... more

04 Mar 2024 · 39 minutes
What's next for the Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast?

Complete the 3 minute podcast survey to help me plan 2024! playlearnchat.com/survey Neurodivergent business owners, please join me for... more

13 Dec 2023 · 7 minutes
5 Reasons Why Multimodal Communication is Essential for Autistic Children

It's non-negotiable to be supporting, modelling, using, teaching multimodal communication to autistic kids. And I share why in this episode.... more

27 Nov 2023 · 9 minutes
Old way/New way - Upgrading to Neurodiversity Affirming Strategies for Autistic Children

I'm sharing 3 strategies that we need to leave in the past, and 3 strategies that are more aligned with... more

20 Nov 2023 · 15 minutes
Ingredients for a Neurodiversity Affirming Speech Therapy Assessment

In this episode, I'm sharing with you the ingredients that go into a Neurodiversity Affirming speech therapy assessment. We’ll talk... more

13 Nov 2023 · 8 minutes
Experiencing the Health & Allied Health Systems as a Pregnant Autistic ADHDer

This episode is a very personal one where I'm going to share my experiences and insights as an autistic ADHDer... more

30 Oct 2023 · 21 minutes
How I Experience My Auditory World as an Auditory-Sensitive Autistic Person

SHOW NOTES: In this episode, I delve into the world of auditory sensitivities as experienced by an autistic person...... more

16 Oct 2023 · 15 minutes
Why Neurodivergent Kids aren't 'Lazy' or 'Naughty'

SHOW NOTES: 'Naughty' and 'lazy' are two words that I can't stand, especially when it comes to describing young kids,... more

02 Oct 2023 · 12 minutes
Is it Neuroaffirming to Work on Pretend Play Skills with Autistic Children?

Show Notes: In this episode I share my answer to this question I hear often: Is it Neuroaffirming to Work... more

18 Sep 2023 · 11 minutes
Being a Part-time AAC user, Internalised Ableism & Mental Health - Chat with Harriet Richardson (Hat Talks)

Show notes:  In this episode, I chat with the amazing Hat, also known as Harriet Richardson, a significant voice in... more

12 Sep 2023 · 46 minutes
Crafting a Genuinely Supportive World for Neurodivergent Children - A Remedy to the Double Empathy Problem!

Show Notes: In this episode I share a few practical ideas of what it actually looks like to be changing... more

22 Aug 2023 · 13 minutes
Radical Acceptance & Building Trusting Relationships with Kids with Chrissie Davies

Show Notes: In this episode I chat with the fabulous Chrissie Davies, from Chaos to Calm Consultancy and author of... more

07 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
Power of Silence, Valuing Relationship-Building Time & Growing into Advocacy - Strategies for Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy for Autistic Children

Sharing 3 key strategies for therapists supporting Autistic children: 🤫 The Power of Silence 🤗 Valuing Relationship-Building Time 🗣 Growing... more

27 Jul 2023 · 22 minutes
3 Ways to Teach Neurodivergent Kids Self-Advocacy

Today I'm sharing a shortie, practical episode - all about how you can teach neurodivergent children about self-advocacy in these... more

17 Jul 2023 · 12 minutes
The Role of 'Play' in Speech Therapy for Autistic Children

In this episode I share my perspectives about the role that 'play' should take in speech therapy sessions for autistic... more

10 Jul 2023 · 11 minutes
8 Ways to Do Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy

I'm sharing 8 key ways you can do Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy - You can find all of the points I... more

04 Jul 2023 · 20 minutes
NeuroAccessibilty & being a Neurodivergent Parent with Annie Crowe

In this episode I chat with the wonderful Annie Crowe. Friend, Neurodivergent Empowerment Coach and NeuroAccess Consultant who brings her... more

26 Jun 2023 · 55 minutes
3 Practical Ways to Kickstart your Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Journey

Today I'm sharing three actionable, practical changes that you can make (or start to make) today around language, relationship strategies,... more

12 Jun 2023 · 21 minutes
Neurodivergent Acceptance & Finding Personal Joy - Chat with Stephanie Roberston - Neurodivergent OT

In this fabulous chat with Stephanie Robertson, Neurodivergent OT, we chat about all kinds of topics including: her journey... more

29 May 2023 · 57 minutes
Collaboration & Advocacy: When others aren't aligned with your Neurodiversity Affirming approach to supporting Neurodivergent Kids

In this episode for parents and professionals who support autistic and neurodivergent children, I share my response to a very... more

16 May 2023 · 11 minutes
Don't Teach Kids through Trauma - Teach through Connection

Picture this. You take your child to swimming class and it's a pretty unfamiliar environment. They haven't met the teacher... more

02 May 2023 · 13 minutes
All Communication is Valid: Why it Might be Hard for an Autistic Child to Speak

We're tucking in to this idea that All Communication is Valid. Busting the ableist bias that speech is the best... more

18 Apr 2023 · 17 minutes
How to be an Excellent Ally this Autism Acceptance Month

Autism Acceptance Month is here! This April, how can YOU be a fantastic, genuine and helpful ally to the autistic... more

04 Apr 2023 · 12 minutes
An Alternative, Affirming Approach to Behaviour Support - Understand the Deep Why

Show Notes: In this episode, I discuss the issue with looking at children's behaviour through a lens of 'what triggered... more

21 Mar 2023 · 18 minutes
What do Neurodiversity Affirming Goals look like for Autistic children?

In this episode we discuss a range of key considerations to ensure that goals for autistic children's support are Neurodiversity... more

07 Mar 2023 · 19 minutes
Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat
Don't Teach Kids through Trauma - Teach through Connection
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Picture this. You take your child to swimming class and it's a pretty unfamiliar environment. They haven't met the teacher before. It's... more