Neurotwist: A Speech Pathologist's Journey Through Neurodiversity

Episode 32: Playtime with Tor: Creating Content for GLPs w/ Victoria "Tor" Matkowski, M.A., CCC-SLP

On this episode, Tor from Playtime with Tor joins to share her love of Gestalt Language Processing! She tells us about how she learned about GLP, gaining confidence with implementing these strategies, and of course, the incredible success of her YouTube channel "Playtime wit Tor", where she creates videos demonstrating language modeling strategies for GLPs. I hope you enjoy the episode! Playtime with Tor on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@playtimewithtor [https://www.youtube.com/@playtimewithtor]Website: https://www.mybeachteacherspeechtherapy.com/category/all-products [https://www.mybeachteacherspeechtherapy.com/category/all-products] instagram.com/playtimewithtor Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [instagram.com/hearttoheartsl] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to my Ko-Fi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/emilystarling]if you would like to support my work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My private practice website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [hearttoheartsl.net] if you are interested in any of my services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://emilystarling.threadless.com/] Logo by Ed Magdaleno

Episode 31: Parenting and Neurodiversity: Embracing Evolving Needs w/ Erin of @spinsandstomps

On today's episode, Erin A, the parent behind the Instagram account @spinsandstomps joins to discuss all of the ways her parenting has changed as a result of discovering her child's neurodivergent identity. She shares about how she incorporates lower demands into her home routines, Gestalt processing, and how AAC has benefitted her family. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Follow Erin on Instagram! [instagram.com/spinsandstomps] https://www.spinsandstomps.com [https://www.spinsandstomps.com/] Spins and Stomps Shop [https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpinsandstompsShop?ref=related&from_page=listing&listing_id=1659539165] Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [instagram.com/hearttoheartsl] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to my Ko-Fi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/emilystarling]if you would like to support my work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My private practice website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [hearttoheartsl.net] if you are interested in any of my services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://emilystarling.threadless.com/] Logo by Ed Magdaleno

Episode 30: Building Bridges: Approaching ABA Collaboration with an Open Mind w/ Daj Mitchell, M.S., CCC-SLP

On today's episode, I am joined by Daj Mitchell, an SLP with a background in ABA who has embraced the value of collaboration in across therapy fields. After briefly exploring an additional BCBA certification, she dove into neurodiversity-affirming practices, but discusses the importance of keeping the door open with this influential service in the autism space. This wide-ranging conversation aims to explore the nuances of ABA and its positioning in relation to the neurodiversity movement. I hope that you enjoy it! Follow Daj on Instagram! [instagram.com/yourslpdj] Daj's links [https://bio.site/cotreatcorner] Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [instagram.com/hearttoheartsl] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to my Ko-Fi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/emilystarling]if you would like to support my work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My private practice website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [hearttoheartsl.net] if you are interested in any of my services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://emilystarling.threadless.com/] Logo by Ed Magdaleno

Episode 29: Embracing Empathy: Implementing Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) in ABA w/ Jenny Sun Lai, MA, BCBA

On today's episode, BCBA Jenny Sun Lai joins the podcast to talk about the professional journey she has taken as an ABA provider implementing neuro-affirming practices. She takes us through the history of ABA and how herself and other providers have evolved their practices, specificaly highlighting Dr Ross Green's Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Jenny would like to highlight these Instagram accounts of BIPOC autistic creators: @autie.analyst @kaishawna_music @fidgets.and.fries @colorofautism @nigh.functioning.autism @angry_autist Follow Jenny on Instagram! [instagram.com/msjennys] Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠ [instagram.com/hearttoheartsl] ⁠⁠⁠⁠Link to my Ko-Fi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/emilystarling]if you would like to support my work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My private practice website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [hearttoheartsl.net] if you are interested in any of my services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://emilystarling.threadless.com/] Logo by Ed Magdaleno

Episode 28: Meaningful Conversations with Parents about Neurodiversity, AAC, and More w/ Kaitlin Mulcahey, MS, CCC-SLP

Private practice SLP Kaitlin Mulcahey joins this episode to talk about how her neurodivergent mind impacts her clinical perspectives and how she approaches potentially complex conversations with her families. We cover a range of topics including how to help families embrace neurodiversity, discussing AAC and implementation, and continuously advocating for the needs of our clients. Hope you enjoyed the episode! Follow Kaitlin on Instagram! [instagram.com/kaitlinmulcaheyslp] Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram!⁠⁠⁠ [instagram.com/hearttoheartsl] ⁠⁠⁠Link to my Ko-Fi ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://ko-fi.com/emilystarling]if you would like to support my work ⁠⁠⁠⁠My private practice website⁠⁠⁠⁠ [hearttoheartsl.net] if you are interested in any of my services ⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch store⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://emilystarling.threadless.com/] Logo by Ed Magdaleno