Why Understanding Sensory Processing is Key to Being Neurodiversity Affirming
Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and...
Sensory & the Scope of the SLP
If you have been around here long enough then you know how passionate I am about SLPs using sensory strategies in their sessions. When I...
Taking a Trauma Informed Approach Ft. SLP Kim Neely
Let's talk about Trauma Informed Care. Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” A...
Let's Talk About Autistic Gender Identity & Relationships Ft. Neurodivergent Rebel
This week we're doing a backwards spin on Valentine's Day - let's talk about challenging social constructs when it comes to gender...
Supporting Gestalt Language Processors ft. SLP Alex Zachos
Let's talk about language development. For years we've operated under the assumption that there is one way to develop language. But new...
Busting 5 Common Autism Myths
"Autism is a disease that needs to be cured"... incorrect. "Autism only occurs in boys"... untrue. There are so many common...
Parenting an Autistic Child Ft. SLP Cari Ebert
This week on Making the Shift we are honored to have Cari Ebert join us to talk about parenting an Autistic child. Cari Ebert, M.S.,...
Why We Should Step Away from Functioning Labels & What to Say Instead
Autistic Adults have long spoken out against the harm caused by functioning labels like “severe autism” or “low-functioning” autism....
Living Your Sensory Life Ft. Dr. Winnie Dunn
This week on Making the Shift we have a super special guest…. (drumroll please).... OT and author of the Sensory Profile Dr. Winnie...
Why Parents Need to Do Their Speech Therapy Homework
In a speech-pathologist’s perfect world, parents and caregivers would value the homework we send home with their children as much as the...