In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, Hallie sits down with Kim Jenkins, a pediatric speech-language pathologist and the owner of Empowering Speech Services. Kim specializes in supporting Autistic and neurodivergent children through neurodiversity-affirming practices, helping them develop meaningful communication skills. With a passion for literacy, grammar, and vocabulary, she shares her approach to building strengths-based learning experiences that empower children to thrive.
Bullet Points to Discuss:
* How to help neurodivergent children acquire literacy skills
* The importance of sensory regulation: It is the foundation for learning
* Using a strengths-based approach to teach reading, writing, and comprehension.
* Practical tips that have been effective for neurodivergent learners
Here’s what we learned:
Learn more about Kim Jenkins:
www.empoweringspeechservices.com
https://www.instagram.com/empoweringspeechservices/
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/empowering-speech-services
https://empoweringspeechservices.myflodesk.com/webinar
https://empoweringspeechservices.myflodesk.com/parentsguidetoecholalia
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