Beyond Whole Body Listening with Elizabeth Sautter SLP

Is Whole Body Listening outdated? What's replacing it — and why does it matter for your child?In this episode, we welcome Elizabeth Sautter, a licensed speech-language pathologist with nearly 30 years of experience, award-winning author of Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick!, and a mom of two children with additional needs. Elizabeth is passionate about helping families support neurodivergent kids in ways that are affirming, compassionate, and actually work in real life.We explore the evolution from Whole Body Listening to Whole Body Regulation — a shift that's sparking important conversations in schools, therapy rooms, and homes across the country. Elizabeth breaks down what prompted this change, what disability advocates and the neurodiversity community have been saying, and how parents, educators, and therapists can embrace a more strength-based approach without starting from scratch.WE COVER• What is Whole Body Listening and how did it become so popular?• The shift to Whole Body Regulation — what changed and why• Criticisms from disability advocates and the neurodiversity community• How Elizabeth's daily work with kids has evolved• Guidance for educators and therapists making the transition• Key takeaways for parents and professionals RESOURCES MENTIONED• Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick! by Elizabeth Sautter• Elizabeth's website: elizabethsautter.comNew Workshop coming up with Emily Kircher Morris - The way you support your child or teen’s regulation shapes their confidence, resilience, and ability to handle life’s challenges for years to come. https://learn.elizabethsautter.com/emotional-regulation-and-resilience/https://elizabethsautter.com/whole-body-listeningA coupon or 25% off to join our community for parents of neurodivergent kids and teens.  https://learn.elizabethsautter.com/family-offer