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This episode is a cross-release from the Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast, hosted by Laetitia Andrac from Understanding Zoe. In this chat I shared big shifts to how we think about what 'communication support' should really look like for Autistic kids.
"We need to ensure that if somebody has a different way of communicating, we are supporting them to find their best way to communicate in that moment for that person, not for what the world around them is asking." - Adina Levy
We cover:
- Why the word "speech" in speech therapy is part of the problem, and what communication support should actually prioritise
- How to question goals and expectations for autistic children, including the difference between safety-based compliance and neurotypical conformity
- Reframing "use your words" and table-sitting compliance goals into child-led, interest-based approaches
- A beautiful moment where a five-year-old made her own AAC board because she just didn't feel like talking
- A call to action for professional bodies and policymakers to actually live the inclusive values they claim to uphold
Connect with Laetitia, Understanding Zoe and the Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast:
- Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast (hosted by Laetitia Andrac) - listen and subscribe - https://understandingzoe.com/podcast/
- Understanding Zoe - Laetitia's incredible platform for parents of neurodivergent kids - https://understandingzoe.com/
- Laetitia on Instagram - @understanding.zoe - https://www.instagram.com/understanding.zoe
Connect with Adina, Play. Learn. Chat:
- Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Learning Hub Membership for professionals who support neurodivergent children - https://playlearnchat.com/learning-hub/
- 2026 Neurodiversity (Un)Conference - August 2026 - https://playlearnchat.com/neurodiversity-affirming-unconference/
- Play. Learn. Chat. freebies (free webinars, resources, and parent checklist) - https://playlearnchat.com/freebies/
- Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast - https://playlearnchat.com/exploring-neurodiversity-podcast/
- Connect with me on Instagram - @play.learn.chat - https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat/
- Differently Aligned Business Coaching - https://differentlyaligned.com/
- Differently Aligned Podcast - https://pod.link/1729123916
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