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Two Sides of the SpectrumStrengths-Based Goal Writing in Action with Rachel DorseyMany of us have never seen strengths-based, neurodiversity affirming goal writing in practice. In this episode, Autistic SLP Rachel Dorsey walks us through the ins and outs of how to write truly affirming goals for our Autistic clients that contribute to their well-being, not to burnout. Check out the newest version of Rachel’s CE course, Goal Writing for Autistic Students, (co-taught with an incredible team of OTs and SLPs) at learnplaythrive.com/goals.
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast2024-05-0135 min
Two Sides of the SpectrumA Therapist's Guide to Supporting Authentic, Autistic Social Communication with Rachel Dorsey and V TisiWe know by now that Autistic adults are the real experts on how Autistic people experience the world. In this episode, Autistic SLPs Rachel Dorsey and V Tisi take us deeper than we’ve ever gone into how we can understand and support authentic, Autistic social communication in any context. If you listen to this episode and want to keep learning, check out their newly released CE course Let’s UNMASC: Understanding the Needs and Motivations of Autistic Social communication at learnplaythrive.com/unmasc
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast2023-07-051h 04
Two Sides of the SpectrumThe Neurodiversity Paradigm & Strengths-Based Goals with Rachel DorseyRachel Dorsey is an Autistic SLP in private practice, a consultant, and the creator of a new Learn Play Thrive course, Goal Writing for Autistic Students: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Approach. In episode 35, we cover the basics of the neurodiversity paradigm and why and how to write strengths-based goals. Rachel also gives us the inside scoop on her own journey towards neurodiversity-affirming practice.
View show notes and transcript at learnplaythrive.com/podcast2021-10-2049 min
Two Sides of the SpectrumReframing Social Differences for Autistic Kids with Rachel Dorsey, Autistic SLPRachel Dorsey is Autistic and an ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Join us in episode 26 as we totally overhaul everything you thought you knew about the social skills of autistic people. In this episode, we dive into:Rachel’s own experience as an autistic person with neurodiverse and neurodivergent friendshipsThe subtle and insidious ways that OTs and SLPs are teaching our autistic kids to hide their own thoughts and emotions, even when we think we aren’tThe surprisingly negative ways that traditional social and social/emotional interventions can play out throughout a child’s lifeHow we can use a neuro...2021-06-0247 min