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Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
Some people think of disabilities as "special needs." But as parents of children with disabilities, we know our kids just have needs... like everyone else. Settle in with our podcast for real talk about advocacy, friendships, developmental delays, evaluations, IEPs, sensory meltdowns, autism, and all the ups and downs that come with this gig. We don’t have all the answers, but we promise to try to figure it out with you. Join us.
Just Needs: parenting children with disabilities
Is DIR Floortime right for my autistic child?
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Exceptional Lives
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Season 1
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Episode 15
DIR Floortime is an approach to supporting autistic children, yet many parents of autistic children only know about ABA therapy. In this podcast, Julie McIsaac, Learning and Mental Health Consultant, talks about her experience as a certified DIR Floortime provider.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- ICDL: Home of DIR Floortime
- Keeping calm: mastering the art of self-regulation in 3 simple steps
- What strategies can I give my child to help her be understood?
- Autism resources for families - Exceptional Lives
- Language and communication differences in non-speaking Autistics
- I have an autistic child. What can I learn from autistic adults?
- Find DIR Floortime providers worldwide
- Affect Autism
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