Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat6 Elo 2025

"Don't Give Up and Prove Everyone Wrong" Following Dreams, AAC, and Horses with Kayla Ireland

"Don't give up and prove everyone wrong" - Kayla Ireland shares how horses, AAC, and a fierce sense of self-advocacy help her chase her dreams and redefine what's possible for herself and others.

There are intentional silences left in this recording. Normally I edit out long pauses, but when speaking with an AAC user like Kayla, it's important to honour the natural pace of her communication and make space for her to share in her own way. This different flow of conversation may feel unfamiliar, but it's valuable to experience and listen to.

In this episode, you'll hear: • Kayla's journey with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and discovering accessible ways to communicate • Honest insights into AAC, the importance of communication partners having patience, and the power of listening to lived experience • Why therapeutic horse riding gives her freedom, confidence, and a sense of joy that medicalised therapies can't Watch this chat on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VuyKBLO_iAA Kindly Neurodivergent with Kay: YouTube / Instagram / Facebook Email: kindlyneurodivergentwithkay@gmail.com Silver Speech Speaking Series: YouTube Rock The World with Kay & Michelle: YouTube / Instagram / Facebook Inside Scoop of Living with Cerebral Palsy: Facebook / Instagram / YouTube Kayla Interviewing Adina: YouTube / Facebook

Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932

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Why Autistic Joy Matters and How to Find your Joy with Stephanie Robertson

Stephanie Robertson is back on the podcast! Steph is a multiply Neurodivergent OT, speaker and founder of SGR Occupational Therapy, and she's presenting her Autistic Joy workshop on day two of the Ne...

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Supporting AAC Users and Understanding Cultural Differences with Kaishawna Fleming

Meet Kaishawna Fleming, a Black DeafBlind Autistic advocate, clarinettist and writer who communicates through AAC, sign language and speech, sharing what it really takes to support AAC users, especial...

24 Heinä 18min

Rethinking Speech Goals: Communication That Truly Supports Autistic Kids (Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast cross-release with Laetitia Andrac)

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 supp...

26 Maalis 42min

LGBTQI+ identity and creative expression: Supporting neurodivergent children with Brianna Thomas

In this joyful chat, AuDHDer and delightful clinical psychologist Brianna Thomas shares insightful, creative and practical strategies for building affirming spaces where neurodivergent and LGBTQI+ you...

4 Helmi 49min

Preparing for Difficult Days - Proactive Regulation!

Daily deals on Neurodiversity Affirming Practice professional education - https://playlearnchat.com/deals-week (Ends 28 Nov 2025) ----- As we head into the busiest part of the year with changes, unpre...

26 Marras 202513min

Creating and hosting inclusive and accessible events: Non-negotiables and uncovering your unique 'why' with Katie Koullas

Creating truly inclusive, accessible events is possible, practical and powerful... and not optional! In this incredibly insightful and delightful chat with Katie Koullas from Yellow Ladybugs, she shar...

30 Syys 202553min

When NDIS promoted Autism resources do more harm than good

Government-promoted resources aren't always safe or supportive. In this episode, I take you inside the Autistics Guide to Adulthood, a resource promoted by NDIS, and show you why it misses the mark an...

9 Syys 202517min