Neurodivergent SLP working with autistic teens. Check out my FREE Masterclass every SLP needs to know about! See below.
Culver City, CA
Joined April 2009
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Chris Wenger retweeted
This song felt right for some reason.
"Zero" by @Imaginedragons. Props to @speechdude for the sick beat.
My ADHD brain will spend an entire day responding to a social media comment but will take 3 weeks to respond to an important email. Hi, it’s me 🤪
You cannot heal a child's trauma through punishment, just as you cannot put out a fire by pouring gasoline on it. #neurodiversity #autism
Let’s ditch this language in IEP goals ➡️ Student will demonstrate “age-appropriate interests”....
I’m 43 and still love watching DuckTales!
Our students are born free and then get chained to a rewards chart. To cut that dirty ol’ chain, we must give them the autonomy to make their own decisions.
The world of education had some intense difficulties the last two years. It also had some immense possibilities!
"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play IS serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." - Fred Rogers
Chris Wenger retweeted
forever thankful for @speechdude for creating DASEL. truly the most life changing, neurodiversity affirming communication assessment i have ever purchased and used. incredible is an understatement
One of the least effective ways to collect information about how autistic students relate and respond to social situations is through formal standardized assessments.
Watching our seniors graduate, high energy rallies and walks during prep periods will always bring more joy than cars, watches and houses ever will.
Speech session tip: If winning becomes too important in a game, change the rules to make it more fun. Changing rules can become the new game.
