What looks like “bad behaviour” is usually a nervous system asking for help. In this episode, we explore what... more

If your gut says “this test isn’t showing the full story,” trust it – especially when working with Autistic children.... more

This Q&A chat is all about how to work alongside other professionals when your approaches to supporting an Autistic child... more

Today's Q&As are on the topic of ALL COMMUNICATION IS VALID! Talking about PECS, and Artic therapy considerations   I'm... more

Curious how to support autistic kids in speech therapy without trying to change how they play? This 17 min episode... more

Want to better support the Neurodivergent kids in your life, without falling for outdated myths? This episode is a must-listen.... more

In this episode, we are mythbusting ND affirming practice. I hear too often phrases from people who don't quite get... more

In this episode, we’re unpacking some of the nuances behind behavioural strategies when supporting autistic children. I discuss how neurodiversity-affirming... more

In today's episode, I chat with the fabulous Alex Zachos from Meaningful Speech, a senior speech language pathologist with 20... more

In this episode, I want to thank you for listening to the podcast over the last year or however long... more

  In this episode, we’re redefining what 'evidence' means in the context of disability support and questioning who gets to... more

With the end of the year coming in fast, many of us are experiencing a lot of change at the... more

  In this episode, I had the absolute joy of chatting with Marge Blanc about Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) and... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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