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⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. On Episode 12, "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," Turrell and Daria cover Michael Jackson: the new movie, the songs, the fandom, his intersection with DIRFloortime (what?!) and a few more surprises! Enjoy our special episode on the occasions of AUTISTIC Pride (June 18) and JUNETEENTH (June 19)! We hope you like it as much as we enjoyed making it!⁠Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Timestamps:0:14 Introduction1:56 Turrell's first memories of hearing Michael Jackson2:27 Daria's first memories of hearing Michael Jackson3:07 The Jackson 53:45 Why the beginning of the movie Michael made Daria so emotional for more than one reason5:50 Turrell's reflections on the movie Michael7:05 Turrell's early experiences listening to Michael Jackson growing up7:29 Daria's real-time experiences of listening to Michael Jackson growing up8:28 The album OFF THE WALL: our impressions and memories9:45 The album THRILLER: our impressions, including from the movie, Michael, and our memories11:57 Thriller in the movie, Michael12:17 Turrell's favourite songs from Thriller12:40 Daria's favourite songs from Thriller 13:18 MOTOWN 25 and the movie14:13 The album BAD: our impressions and memories15:04 * AUTISTIC Pride tribute *15:38 Turrell's Fun Fact and Daria's reflections on Bad's impact16:23 The album DANGEROUS: our impressions and memories18:10 Daria's concert book from the Victory Tour21:55 Concert talk22:50 History and Invincible and the Michael Jackson Experience video game23:46 Memories of Michael Jackson's death24:32 The movie's foreshadowing25:23 What the fans wanted27:43 Jaafar!28:16 The movie's success28:28 Michael Jackson Cancun show29:52 * JUNETEENTH tribute *31:07 Canadian connection!31:46 DIRFloortime connection!33:25 ICDL connection!34:50 * Turrell's SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! *36:27 Closing remarksResources:Wylie Draper: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSgOQKskT5x/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/DW7tFjija-o/* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠⁠⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise

My guests this episode are Gwen and Gene Harshaw. At 4 years old their son Zayne was diagnosed with autism and his parents were told that he would never be able to read, button his shirt, zip zippers or tie his shoes, or connect with other people. His parents found strength through Zayne’s gifts instead of focusing on his weaknesses. Today, Zayne is a member of the band Blue Spectrum, which is the ICDL’s house band. The Harshaw family are autism acceptance advocates through their public speaking engagements and volunteer roles where they offer guidance, provide hope, and build families’ confidence and capacity, and a “vision of possibility.”Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/06/12/possibility/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Sometimes the biggest challenge parents have with their autistic children who have meltdowns is meeting the child emotionally and connecting. Here, we need to find the affect they’re having in that moment in order to support them to feel heard and understood. Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR®) Expert and Training Leader, Kasheena Holder, joins us to discuss this process of providing co-regulatory support for our children. Kasheena is a Special Education Teacher in Barbados and works with the International Council on Development and Learning. She owns a local private practice in Barbados called First Step where she supports children with neurodiversities and their families.Sad note: Kasheena passed away in December of 2024 and is fondly remembered for her generous spirit.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2022/03/26/feel/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Returning guest Julia Swaigen is a registered social worker in Toronto who founded and directs Attuned Families, a clinic to help families harness the power of relationships so that parents find peace and children thrive. They offer family therapy, child therapy, parent coaching, and also work with schools. Julia is here to discuss the release of her new book entitled, You Are My Home: Stories of Attunement. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/05/29/stories-of-attunement/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

This episode falls in the month of May which is Apraxia Awareness Month. I’m pleased to welcome my friend, Brandy Jordan, the mother of a 14-year-old, non speaking, Apraxic Autistic son. She is joining us to talk about their journey.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/05/22/apraxia/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/* Thank you to Toronto recording artist Ayria for the intro/outro song permission.

In this episode, psychologist and Neufeld Institute senior faculty member Eva de Gosztonyi shares reflections from over 50 years working in schools across Canada and explains how Gordon Neufeld’s attachment-based developmental paradigm transformed her understanding of children, behaviour, emotional regulation, and learning. Eva discusses how traditional behavioral approaches often failed the children who struggled most and describes her efforts to implement relationship-based, developmental practices within Quebec’s English-speaking school systems. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/05/15/holding-space/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/* Thank you to Mauritian American recording artists ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hallows and Artoffact Records for the background promo music: ⁠⁠https://hallows.bandcamp.com/track/catalyst-2

Jackie Bartell is back with us this episode for a fantastic discussion about a concept so essential to the ⁠Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR®) model⁠ and ⁠Floortime⁠, and that is that we are human beings not human doings. Jackie is a retired special educator with the International Council on Development and Learning (⁠ICDL⁠) and is a ⁠DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader⁠.Link to the full blog post with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the podcast here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2018/05/21/being/⁠Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠https://www.icdl.com/parents⁠

⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. On Episode 11, returning guest Khylil Robinson joins us!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timestamps:00:13 Introductions01:27 Khylil's recent award01:46 Khylil's sentiments about being a repeat guest02:29 Setting up this episode's topics03:29 Turrell's review of their recent conference presentation04:43 Daria's comments about their presentation as an presentation attendee05:39 Khylil's reflections on their conference presentation08:34 Call out for hiring Khylil or Turrell to present online or in person, especially considering the unique experiences of young, black Autistic men09:33 How this presentation differed from past presentations11:35 Khylil's upcoming work events 15:47 Daria's reaction to Khylil's work events including incarceration16:48 Turrell's upcoming work events18:33 Daria's reaction to Turrell's work events and how we can advocate for all Autistics even if we can't speak to the experience of all Autistics19:42 Khylil's work with police officers21:23 Khylil's experience with law enforcement and his mental break about it25:08 Daria highlighting the gravity of this experience for anyone, let alone Autistic, let alone with the intersectional of being Black and all of the prejudice that accompanies that, then the masking that happens and the toll that takes on one's mental health and emotional well-being26:55 The work of KultureCity 27:22 Turrell's reflections on being Black and Autistic30:07 Daria's comments on Autism awareness all year round and not just in April30:40 Khylil talking about Mental Health Awareness month in May and specifically Men's Mental Health Awareness in June and managing his responsibilities, including his experience of his tire blowing on the highway and the aftermath34:00 Daria's comments on Autistic rumination and the toll on mental health and the accumulation of traumatic experiences35:43 Turrell's reactions about these experiences37:02 Daria bringing up the last episode with KW that if someone describes their experience, believe them37:31 Khylil talks about Autistics sharing their stories and lived experiences39:04 Lightening up the topic to upcoming spring events and Autistic joy that can help to attempt to pull us out of our ruminations or suffering mental health experiences and her specific Autistic joy on display this episode41:31 Khylil's humorous description of his latest fun events 45:20 International travels46:15 Turrell's upcoming plans for the upcoming months47:48 Khylil's interest in the Michael Jackson biopic is strictly related to Sonic the Hedgehog and Daria has no idea what he means51:07 Turrell gives a teaser about the next episode51:52 Wrap-UpResources:KultureCity: Sensory Accessibility and Inclusion podcast episode ⁠https://affectautism.com/2021/10/16/kulturecity/⁠Dr. Gordon Neufeld podcast episode on emotional well-being ⁠https://affectautism.com/2023/03/04/well-being/⁠ Khylil's stellar artist referenceSexy Nerds Events ⁠https://sexynerds.net/⁠* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise

In this episode we aim to give parents and caregivers a guide for being confident enough to trust in their intuition and what they want for their children when seeking DIRFloortime® practitioners to implement a DIRFloortime® approach.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/05/01/dialogues-7/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

⁠In our last podcast episode together⁠, back in 2019, Dave Nelson and I discussed puberty and how we can best support our kids in a respectful way using a developmental approach. In this episode, we want to continue on that topic by touching on the developmental way to support our adolescents in taboo areas. Dave Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader, and the Executive Administrative Director of the ⁠Threshold Community Program  in Atlanta, Georgia.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2023/02/18/adolescence/⁠Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Occupational Therapist and DIR-Expert Maude Le Roux and homeschooling parent Daniela Bishop discuss the importance of clinical reasoning in attuning to the child by being present, staying in the moment, sitting in discomfort and uncertainty and making inferences about the child’s internal experience in order to have an essential starting point for developmental work.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/04/17/presence/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Episode 10 features guest KW, a Licensed Professional Counselor who was identified as AuDHD in his 30s. He lives with his neurodivergent spouse and five fur-kids in Midwest-USA. He is an artist, writer, photographer, and musician. At present, he is excited to be creating his first podcast: a music deep dive show that will air on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network this summer. He shares his diagnosis journey, his passions, and the process of "unbecoming" as he unmasks.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠00:13 Introductions01:28 KW's diagnosis journey including suicidality and trauma from being misunderstood * Trigger Warning *04:45 KW's process of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor05:12 KW's confusion about diagnosis despite being an LPC05:28 The therapist that suggested KW should be assessed for ADHD06:43 Why KW became a counselor08:32 The necessity of unpacking your own "stuff" as a counselor09:00 How becoming a counselor was rewarding for KW10:08 KW's reflections on providing a safe space for his clients and being your authentic self11:37 KW's first session conversation with his clients12:12 KW's case load of Autistic middle and high school boys before he understood Autism and instinctually following the client's lead15:28 KW's lived experience presentation to his co-workers *Trigger Warning*17:42 Turrell's response to KW's list of personal characteristics he had accumulated19:10 KW's response to the value of having supportive people in your life21:13 KW's most powerful realization and best advice23:03 Daria's response to KW's lived experience of having personal support23:58 The importance of seeking out support25:01 The importance of letting go of fear when it's necessary to move on from what doesn't feel right 25:55 KW reconceptualizing himself as a musician, writer, photographer, and an artist starting with his love of music and his favourite band26:25 Daria's response to KW27:25 Reconnecting with his creativity as he unmasks30:30 Maya Angelou's inspiring quote and KW's focus on "unbecoming"31:11 KW's passion for music33:36 KW's upcoming podcast mini-series on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network35:27 Turrell's upcoming podcast mini-series on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network36:09 The Autistic appreciation of sharing passionate interests36:47 Wrap-UpKW on Substack: https://substack.com/@mraskmore?r=3cfq85&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=lightDIRFloortime https://affectautism.com/what-is-dirfloortime/The Late Diagnosis Club https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/Maya Angelou's most famous quote on creativity is: "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."KW's favourite band The Color Moralehttps://fearlessrecords.com/artists/the-color-morale/Turrell's and my past episode on our love of the band Nirvana https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/Another band KW is a fan of "Good Charlotte" https://www.goodcharlotte.com/* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise

Returning guest, Licensed Professional Counsellor and  DIR Expert Training Leader, Mike Fields from Floortime Atlanta and Inneractions Therapy Services, joins us this week to discuss how we want to be creating opportunities for our children in Floortime rather than stealing opportunities from them.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2021/06/26/opportunities/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

In this episode, Turkish DIR® Expert Training Leader, speech-language pathologist, and physiotherapist Kemal Colay shares his theoretical framework integrating valence and arousal within a DIR®-informed approach to support connection in his work with children, and how he uses video review as a reflective tool to support parents in recognizing and responding to their child’s unique cues in order to facilitate developmental growth.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/04/03/video-review/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Brookes Barrack⁠ is a Speech-Language Pathologist and ⁠DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader⁠ who has a clinic just outside of Kansas City, Kansas with Occupational Therapist ⁠Emily Tritz⁠ called ⁠Kansas City Developmental Therapies⁠ where they offer ⁠DIR® services⁠. This summer they became an official ⁠accredited DIR® Organization⁠. She originally trained in Floortime at "the Bunker" with Drs. Greenspan and Wieder in Washington, D.C. and in ⁠the PLAY Project⁠ with Dr. Rick Solomon at his home. This episode we are discussing Gestural development : The D, the I, and the R.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2024/09/27/gestures/⁠Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Çiğdem Ergül and Elif Akat are the pioneers of DIRFloortime® in Turkey. Both dedicated DIR® clinicians and Expert Training Leaders, they started at different times at ICDL’s DIR® Institute "back in the day" with Drs. Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder. They are deeply committed to preserving the integrity of the DIR® model and upholding the high quality of training and practice that shaped their professional journeys and enables them to serve families in their care. This episode, they share their stories.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/03/20/turkey/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Every other week in 2026 so far, you've been hearing the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary, We Chose Play. This time it's Season 1, Episode 6, called, "Let's reflect" where you see an example of reviewing a Floortime video with a Floortime coach to highlight the reflection process.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/03/13/wcp-s1e6/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

On Episode 9 of ⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠ interview Turrell's younger sister, Breanne!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠Timestamps:00:14 Introductions01:28 Turrell's first question for his sister02:27 What Breanne loved about Turrell03:10 Turrell and his sister's schooling04:45 Breanne's sense of patience, caring, and concern for others05:20 What the siblings bonded over06:40 Did Breanne feel like the big sister instead?07:40 What Breanne loves about Turrell07:57 Turrell's self doubts08:13 Turrell asks his sister about making friends10:34 Turrell asks his sister about the impact he's had on her life12:58 Daria's reaction and question for Breanne about the family culture around the Autism diagnosis17:21 Daria asks Turrell if he ever felt shame around his diagnosis20:17 Turrell felt underestimated21:05 Turrell asks his sister what lesson she learned from him22:19 Breanne discusses Turrell's growth23:59 Autism and black-and-white thinking25:43 Turrell's personal development26:23 Developing versus ruminating27:41 Wrap-up* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise

Princess Owens is parenting educator, writer, and mindfulness facilitator whose work uplifts neurodivergent families with compassion and intention. As the founder and lead consultant of Bloom Village Co., she helps family-serving organizations build more inclusive, culturally grounded, and community-centered spaces. A dedicated neurodiversity advocate and mother of five, she brings real-life insight, heart, and expertise to every conversation. Based in New Jersey, Princess blends mindful parenting, storytelling, and lived experience to guide others toward more supportive and human-centered care for children and families.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/03/06/bloom-village/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Every other week in 2026 so far, you've been hearing the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary,  ⁠We Chose Play⁠. This time it's Season 1, Episode 5, called, "Let's play!" that includes examples of our early experiences doing Floortime⁠. ⁠⁠We Chose Play⁠ is a series documenting one family’s Floortime journey.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/02/27/wcp-s1e5/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/⁠

This episode's guest is Krithika, a Northern California mom to an 11-year-old Autistic son, who discovered DIRFloortime® after years of traditional therapy led to more frustration than progress. That shift changed everything. Now she is a passionate advocate for her son and a connector for other families, supporting parents through social groups and serving on a community advisory board to help improve systems of care for neurodivergent children and their families and shares her journey with us.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/02/20/pp-13/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Every other week in 2026 so far, you've been hearing the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary,  We Chose Play. This time it's Season 1, Episode 4, called, "Let's start" that covers looking at your child’s individual profile to inform your play and features DIR-Expert and Occupational Therapist Gretchen Kamke. ⁠We Chose Play is a series documenting one family’s Floortime journey.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: https://affectautism.com/2026/02/13/wcp-s1e4/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/⁠

On Episode 8 of ⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠ take a deep dive into one of their favourite bands, Nirvana.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:58 This episode's topic 01:58 Turrell's favourite Nirvana album02:31 How Daria heard about Nirvana03:59 Daria's favourite Nirvana album04:09 Turrell's favourite Nirvana songs05:14 Daria's favourite Nirvana songs06:52 Nirvana's allure and protest art10:05 Turrell's reflections12:08 Neurodivergence in Nirvana lyrics16:41 Nirvana's impact on the world18:00 Daria's regret19:10 Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters19:32 Kurt Cobain was a better singer than Celine Dion20:22 Our favourite Nirvana lyrics24:16 Nirvana's Unplugged performance27:43 Dark hours where demons creep in 28:36 Our favourite musical parts of Nirvana songs31:11 Kurt is untouchable for Gen X31:25 Dave Grohl's success after Nirvana32:48 Nirvana's legacy33:13 Wrap-Up* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise

In this episode, number 305, I interview DIR® Expert Training Leader and Occupational Therapist Maude Le Roux who has a DIR® clinic, A Total Approach, in Glen Mills, PA. She has her own online academy where she trains professionals and parents and recently launched a fabulous new Family Support Circle. She is an international trainer in many other modalities as well. We are discussing the importance of daily movement. Why should we move with our kids every day? How should we do the movements with interaction for sensory integration and motor planning?Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/02/06/movement/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Every other week in 2026 so far, you've been hearing the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary We Chose Play. This time it’s Season 1, Episode 3, called, “How do we start?” that covers understanding the most important thing you can do to support your child and features Dr. Ira Glovinsky and Dr. Stuart Shanker. We Chose Play is a series documenting one family’s Floortime journey.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/30/wcp-s1e3/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

This DIR® Dialogues panel explores the research base behind DIRFloortime®, highlighting both its strong, transdisciplinary foundations and the challenges of measuring developmental, relational change within traditional research models like randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The discussion emphasizes the need to rethink what counts as “evidence,” prioritize outcomes that reflect lived experience and long-term development, and expand research approaches to better support access, funding, and practice across ages and contexts.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/23/dir-research/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

To start off the year 2026, you'll hear the audio only of one episode of the Floortime documentary "We Chose Play " every other week! This time, it's Season 1, Episode 2, called, "What did we miss?" that covers how parents question themselves and why it's so important to avoid blame and features Dr. Kathy Platzman. You can learn more about the series at affectautism.com/play or become an Affect Autism member or DIR® Parent Network member to see the full video version of the series at the Support Us menu at affectautism.com. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/16/wcp-s1e2/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

This episode we are discussing what's happening with Autism in Canada and what has changed over the years with Seiun Thomas Henderson, an Autism and education specialist at Giant Steps  in Montreal who has been working in the field for over 35 years. He will be speaking at the upcoming  18th Annual Autism Conference called Building Brighter Futures: Celebrating Autistic Voices and Canadian Leadership in Autism in Edmonton later this month.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/09/inclusivity/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

As we embark on the new year, enjoy the audio version of my Floortime documentary series ⁠We Chose Play—a new episode every other week. ⁠We Chose Play is a series documenting my family’s Floortime journey. I hope that each episode will support your Floortime experience! First up is Season 1, Episode 1, called, "In the beginning…" that covers the necessary step we had to take after our son's Autism diagnosis to move forward. Link to the show notes for this episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/2026/01/02/wcp-s1e1/ ⁠⁠Learn more about the Floortime documentary series, We Chose Play and how to see the video version here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/play/⁠Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content—including the video version of the We Chose Play⁠ Floortime documentary series—and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: https://affectautism.com/support/

This edition of Parent Perspectives features Gina Baker, the mother of two kids in Utah. She has had many professional roles in the past including nursing and case management and her current focus is on raising awareness around supporting her Autistic child when he didn’t fit in any box and when professional services did not help. Her son is 15 and has high support needs, otherwise referred to as “profound autism” by many, and we’ll talk about that. She now does photography and has created a program for parents that focuses on parent self-regulation so that other parents don’t have to go through what she went through: extreme exhaustion, loneliness, depression, suicidality, frustration, and anger. In developing her resilience by taking care of herself, she was better equipped to care for her son and his needs.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/12/26/resilience/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

On Episode 7 of ⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠ do a year-end wrap-up about the first 6 episodes and what's to come in 2026.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:53 Introducing highlights from the first 6 episodes01:23 Daria going through the first 6 episodes06:02 Turrell's reflections on the first 6 episodes07:53 Turrell's upcoming ICDL 2026 DIR Conference presentation in New Jersey in March08:37 Daria's viewpoint about Turrell representing at the conference!10:00 Daria reflecting on different "manifestations" of Autism11:44 Neurodivergence + Environment = Outcome12:40 Turrell on why he loves doing this podcast and connecting with other Autism self-advocates13:13 Where we'll take this podcast in 202613:53 Remembering Kasheena Holder on the 1st anniversary of her death14:29 Turrell's best learning moments over the first 6 episodes16:21 Daria's best learning moments over the first 6 episodes17:50 Daria's learning through DIRFloortime®18:43 Finding interesting guests for 2026 and sharing our insights on our learning experiences19:38 Turrell's gratitude20:00 Daria's gratitude* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise⁠

On this episode, number 298, DIRFloortime® provider Stacy Duffy, a Special Educator in South Africa joins us to discuss her transformational journey as a teacher from control to connection through DIRFloortime®. Stacey is the mother of two boys who has devoted her career to bridging the gap between neurodivergent and neurotypical people by raising awareness on both sides. She recently presented at the ICDL DIRFloortime® Conference on this topic, and I wanted to share her insights with my audience because I was truly struck by how deeply she captured the heart of what DIR is all about.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/12/19/transformation/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode, they discuss the journey from exclusion to belonging with Dr. Emile Gouws. Emile is the president of the Board of Directors of the International Council on Development and Learning (ICDL.com) and was non speaking until the age of 15. He now is in his early 30s, has a PhD, and is happily married to an Autistic woman.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠Timestamps: 00:00 Introductions01:31 On becoming the board president of ICDL04:17 On parents believing in their children08:25 Future unknowns about as a parent of a child with high support needs12:52 Connecting with an Autistic individual, alternative communication methods, and presuming competence16:12 How parents can tell the difference between alternative ways of communicating being a response to the environment versus initiation of communication23:18 Emile's experiences in educational settings and the emotional pain of being underestimated29:47 Autistic trauma and suicidality 33:03 Turrell's reactions to being misunderstood 34:40 We are different, but share the same negative experiences and emotional labour as Autistic individuals 36:55 The Autistic female experience43:06 The most rewarding part of Autism advocacy48:00 Wrap UpLinks to Resources: The International Council on Development and Learning⁠https://www.icdl.com/about/board⁠Affect Autism podcast episodes with Emile:A Self-Advocate’s Inspiring Journey ⁠https://affectautism.com/2021/02/06/inspiration/⁠Examining the Experience of Autistic Students in Higher Education ⁠https://affectautism.com/2021/06/12/self-advocacy/⁠The World’s First International Concert to Celebrate Neurodiversity ⁠https://affectautism.com/2022/05/07/diversity/⁠Let’s Talk About Autism Inclusion this April ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/03/28/april/⁠* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise⁠

This edition of Parent Perspectives features returning guest, Michele Abraham-Montgomery, who specializes in Family Services, Autism Resources & Advocacy, Peer Family Coaching, Youth and Young Adult Programming, Peer Best Practices, Modeling Play Therapy Techniques and IEP Reviews and Preparations. Her and her Autistic son, Khylil, created Spectrum Success 911--a nonprofit organization connecting families with programming, community resources, and organizations of support. Chele shares her reflections on watching a new generation of siblings navigate Autism in ways that echo her own children’s early years.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/12/05/siblings/⁠Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode, they discuss life as a twin to an autistic sibling with Miles Kredich. Miles discusses life as a twin to an Autistic sibling, Ben, who was tragically killed in 2023 at the age of 24. Miles and Ben, both having synaesthesia, were able to connect on a deep level. Miles reflects on growing up with Ben and on Ben's Autistic nature and way of being.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠⁠⁠Timestamps: 00:00 Introductions02:46 Background about the Kredich family05:06 Turrell's reflections06:19 Miles on growing up with his twin brother, including Ben's sensory experience09:00 Floortime and Autism being misunderstood09:36 Ben's experience with pitch and his musical world 13:36 Miles' first awareness of his synaesthesia and perfect pitch then connecting with Ben around this15:55 Ben's interest in Miles' world of experience17:55 Synaesthesia19:42 Echolalia and intense passions including Ben's love of being in the water21:21 Miles' father21:37 Ben's ear for pitch and controlling his environment through pitch23:34 Need for accommodation and Ben's echolalia25:28 The universal experience and embracing our differences26:50 The label of Autism27:39 The commonality of Autism experiences and "limbic cues"29:54 Modifying the environment to accommodate disability32:12 Autistic experiences with change36:55 Turrell and Ben's interests 38:12 Funniest memories with Ben40:31 Meeting in dreams41:19 Reflections since Ben's passing44:04 Miles logo created with Ben45:15 Turrell's wrap up46:21 Autism Moms47:20 Resonating example of accommodation48:29 Closing comments48:45 Kasheena's birthday memorialLinks to Resources: Miles' mother's song Circles Around the Son: youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=ay2lSL8hxvAAffect Autism podcast with Kim Kredich: https://affectautism.com/2024/04/26/inclusion/Miles' website: https://www.mileskredich.com/ben⁠The Ben Kredich Act is a new Tennessee Law: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2024/07/01/ben-kredich-act-designed-to-prevent-tragedy-for-other-families/74244152007/BBC Synaesthesia documentary: https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0cvrn0x/synaesthesia-the-phenomenal-power-of-human-perceptionSynaesthesia: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia⁠Affect Autism podcast with Dr. Stuart Shanker and limbic cues: https://affectautism.com/2018/08/27/self-reg-and-dir/* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise⁠

On this episode, number 296, we are discussing the culture of play, free play, and outdoor play in natural settings with autistic individuals with two guests in Montréal, Québec. Seiun Thomas Henderson is an Autism and education specialist who has been working in the field for over 35 years. He is currently the Director of Research and Innovation at Giant Steps Interdisciplinary Autism Centre in Montréal, where he leads initiatives that bridge research, practice, and community impact. Margaret Fraser is the co-founder and co-director of Metalude, a nonprofit dedicated to creating more child-friendly, inclusive cities.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/11/21/outdoor-play/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode, they discuss Autistic Masking with Dr. Angela Kingdon of The Autistic Culture Podcast, reviewing the CAT-Q (Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire), their scores, and other aspects of Autistic masking including their experiences, self-judgment, and challenges.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Timestamps: 00:00 Introductions01:33 Getting into the topic of Autistic Masking04:13 Masking as survival skills05:43 Everybody masks07:37 Personality dynamics with masking08:42 The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (the CAT-Q )14:03 Turrell and Daria's CAT-Q scores15:41 Does the CAT-Q really get at Autistic Masking?18:40 Angela's Autistic Masking story27:38 Daria's personal insights 29:45 Turrell's personal insights 31:15 Self-judgment around Autistic masking36:18 "Finding the strays"37:03 Angela's challenge to be showing up authentic38:34 Difference between Autistic masking and neurotypical masking/impression management42:45 Summary44:45 Angela's new Late Diagnosis Club podcast45:57 Preview of Episode 5Links to Resources: Angela's Master's dissertation on self-diagnosis versus "official" diagnosis: ⁠https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/is-autistic-self-identification-valid⁠The Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (the CAT-Q ): ⁠https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/⁠Interpreting your CAT-Q scores: ⁠https://embrace-autism.com/interpreting-your-cat-q-scores/⁠Podcast episode with Autistic self-advocate Mickey Rowe on acting: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2023/03/31/strengths/⁠Podcast episode on Autistic Masking book with Dr. Amy Pearson and Kieran Rose: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2023/11/24/masking/⁠The Autistic Culture podcast: ⁠https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/⁠The Late Diagnosis Club podcast: ⁠https://autisticculture.lpages.co/late-diagnosis-club/⁠* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise⁠

This episode, number 295, DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader Kerri Ciskowski joins us to discuss different parent play personas she sees in her clientele. Kerri has been an occupational therapist for 20 years. She does in-home support in central New Jersey through her service Therapy Keeper and now has a DIRFloortime® studio as well for families who are typically raising autistic kids.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/11/07/parent-play-personasConsider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

This episode features Clare Kumar who encourages organizations to create "neurologically safe" spaces, cultures, and experiences where their guests can move forward with ease, or "keep calm and carry on." She offers engaging, interactive keynotes and advisory services. She is the host and creator of the Happy Space Podcast - where inclusion meets design.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/10/24/happy-space/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

⁠AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode, they discuss the Autistic Culture Podcast's 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture!Learn more at ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠⁠Timestamps:00:32 10 Pillars of Autism03:27 Pillar 1: Bottom-Up Processing11:34 Reference to Dr. Stephen Shore mentioning "extremes" (in this podcast episode: https://affectautism.com/2025/08/01/pda/)15:49 Pillar 2: Rhythmic Communicating22:55 Pillar 3: Norm Challenging28:43 Pillar 4: World Building36:52 Pillar 5: Pattern Matching39:19 Pillar 6: Game Changing Innovation40:07 Pillar 7: Boldly Creating42:36 Variations in support needs but still Autistic44:33 Pillar 8: Predictably Comforting48:10 Pillar 9: Justice Seeking 51:29 Pillar 10: Passionate Superfanning 56:41 Wrap-Up57:54 Kasheena MomentLinks/Resources (not endorsements; no commission was received for any of these links):Turrell Burgess on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tmauronthespectrum/⁠Daria Brown on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/affectautism/The 10 pillars of Autistic culture⁠: ⁠https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/autistic-podcast-pillars-of-autistic-culture⁠⁠Bill Gates is Autistic: https://www.axios.com/2025/02/03/bill-gates-interview-autism-spectrumMexican Onyx Figurines https://www.therockwarehouse.com/assets/MEX_1142_800.jpgThe AV Logo behind Daria's head looks like Princess Leia's hair from Star Wars https://www.theorysabers.com/article/princess-leia-quotesDarth Vader from Star Wars: https://wallpapers.com/darth-vader-pictures1980s Strawberry Shortcake Toys: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8GJtpqvmJq/Michael Jackson album Thriller: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(album)Thriller music video: https://geekmamas.com/2021/08/30/thrilling-the-world-with-the-thriller-dance/Michael Jackson's Beat It video: https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/michael-jackson-beat-it-youtube-billion-views-club-1235515822/The Electrifying Mojo Detroit 1980s Radio DJ: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Electrifying_MojoThe Moon Walk https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/michael-jackson-learned-moonwalk/story?id=55336603Nirvana rock band https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_(band)Marvel Universe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_UniverseDC Comics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_ComicsComic-Con https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_book_conventionKobe Bryant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_BryantKobe Bryant Tragic Death https://abcnews.go.com/US/dead-helicopter-crash-southern-california/story?id=685454661984 Jackson Victory tour https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victory_Tour_(The_Jacksons)The Pontiac Silverdome, former home of the Detroit Lions NFL and Detroit Pistons NBA teams https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_SilverdomeLollapalooza Music Festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Lollapalooza_lineups_by_yearDIRFloortime https://www.icdl.com/dir/floortime* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise⁠

This episode features a new empowering podcast called The Affirming Village which focuses on creating more neuroaffirming spaces for neurodivergent and disabled learners--a topic that comes up regularly at ICDL's parent support meetings. Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC and Educator Lisa Baskin Wright talk about their personal experiences as neurodivergent mothers advocating for their children in ableist school settings, about their professional work in this area, the biases families face, and their new podcast that provides a neuroaffirming space to discuss these issues. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/10/03/the-affirming-village/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠⁠. Two autistics, very different, yet aligned on many values. Join their conversation by tuning in to hear their viewpoints on topics from DIR® to professional sports, food, and pop culture to neurodivergent relationships and more!Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and hello00:37 Introduction to our guest, Khylil Robinson01:35 First topic: Dealing with awkward situations02:48 Turrell's dating mixer and football game07:35 Meet-up experiences and Khylil's audio hyposensitivity15:58 Driving and loud music20:05 Board games, arcade games, bowling alleys, night clubs and socializing29:25 10 Pillars of Autistic culture from the Autistic Culture Podcast29:52 Food!39:07 Ausome Ambassadors48:38 Canada Fun Facts!Links/Resources (not endorsements; no commission was received for any of these links):Turrell Burgess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmauronthespectrum/Daria Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affectautism/Khylil's organization⁠: https://www.spectrumsuccess911.org/Khylil on the WE CHOSE PLAY podcast:Part 1: Taking that Step on the Red Carpet: https://affectautism.com/2022/11/05/step/Part 2: Bridging the Gap in Understanding: https://affectautism.com/2022/11/12/bridge/Hiki neurodivergent dating app: https://www.hikiapp.com/Battleship game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battleship_(game)Jenga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JengaNeurodivergent therapist Zoe Darazsdi: https://www.zoedarazsdi.com/Sad and Boujie Party - Philadelphia: https://www.instagram.com/sadandboujeeparty/Migo's song Bad and Boujie: https://youtu.be/S-sJp1FfG7Q?si=YwTHzohWqYhyTUhsBoat where "Sad and Boujie" event was held: https://www.moshulu.com/ Khylil's Driving Blog: https://asdnext.org/blog/drivers-story/Loops Ear Plugs: https://www.loopearplugs.com/King of Hearts game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2566650/King_of_Hearts/Dance, water, dance!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdPjTocVPhQSexy Nerds events: https://sexynerds.net/Tattooed Mom Philadelphia bar: https://www.tattooedmomphilly.com/The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Curious_Incident_of_the_Dog_in_the_Night-TimeWind-up flipping frogs: https://playfulmindstoys.ca/products/wind-up-flipping-frogs?variant=42483235619072Dum Dum Pops: https://www.dumdumpops.com/10 pillars of Autistic culture: https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/autistic-podcast-pillars-of-autistic-cultureBuddakan restaurant in Philadelphia: https://buddakan.com/Ausome Ambassadors in Philadelphia: https://www.spectrumsuccess911.org/charity-organization-programs/ausome-ambassadorsNext Ausome Ambassadors offering through Drexel University Autism Institute: https://www.facebook.com/AJDrexelAutismInstitute/posts/the-community-wellness-hub-and-spectrum-success-911-are-hosting-ausome-ambassado/1208335408000369/Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: https://globalnews.ca/news/8450380/mayor-niagara-falls-something-for-everyone/Turrell's book: https://affectautism.com/2022/06/04/turrell-burgess/* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise⁠

This episode features Kelly Bron Johnson in Montreal and Anne Borden King in Toronto. Kelly is a non-binary, Autistic, and Hard of Hearing (HoH) self-advocate and founder of ⁠Completely Inclusive⁠, a social enterprise consultancy devoted to inclusion and accessibility in the workplace. Anne is the co-founder of ⁠Autistics for Autistics⁠, Canada's autistic self-advocacy organization, and the host of ⁠Noncompliant: A Neurodiversity Podcast⁠. Both guests are mothers of autistic teenage sons and authors. We are chatting about their journey and Canadian disability advocacy.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/2025/09/26/action/⁠Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

This episode I'm airing a year-old presentation made by the late, great DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader and phenomenal educator, Kasheena Holder. I hope you will enjoy the tips she provided our DIR® Parent Network with regarding bridging the gap between home and school. For those who knew Kasheena, this will be a wonderful reminder of her warmth, wisdom, and dedication to families. And for those hearing her for the first time, it’s a chance to be inspired by the passion and insight she so generously shared.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: https://affectautism.com/2025/09/26/school/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Thank you, Floortimers, for the years of learning! This episode, number 290, the first episode of Season 11, features Sophia Ashman, a DIR practitioner in Los Angeles, California who currently works in preschools and provides in-home therapy. She has been a Floortimer for 25 years and was one of my son's first therapists at his school which is how we met, but we quickly became friends and I miss her tremendously and want her to move back to Canada! The philosophy that she strongly believes in is that the children she works with need to be seen, be heard, and feel understood. Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: https://affectautism.com/2025/09/19/essential-floortime/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

Carolina Sosa Carrero es educadora en música, movimiento y lenguaje, con una maestría en intervención temprana y desarrollo infantil. ¡Es la primera Líder de Capacitación Experta en DIRFloortime® en Ecuador! Gaby Cabezas tiene un título en Comunicación y Literatura, además de una maestría en Lengua Inglesa. Actualmente trabaja como profesora de inglés y escribe ciencia ficción. Caro y Gaby son ambas neurodivergentes y muy entusiastas del DIRFloortime®. ¡Su objetivo es difundir DIR® al mundo hispanohablante a través del trabajo de Caro y de su nuevo pódcast, Ecos Neurodivergentes!Enlace a la publicación completa del blog, con vínculos a los puntos clave de la conversación y otras maneras de ver o escuchar el pódcast aquí: https://affectautism.com/2025/09/12/ecuador-es/Cuidadores: Consideren unirse a nuestra Red de Padres DIR® para recibir apoyo de una comunidad de Floortimers con intereses afines aquí: https://www.icdl.com/parents

Carolina Sosa Carrero is an educator in music, movement, and language with a Master’s degree in early intervention and child development. She is the first DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader in Ecuador! Gaby Cabezas has a Communications and Literature degree with a Master’s in English Language. She is currently working as an English teacher and writes science fiction. Caro and Gaby are both neurodivergent and very enthusiastic about DIRFloortime®! Their goal is to spread DIR® to the Spanish-speaking world through Caro’s work and their new podcast, Ecos Neurodivergentes!Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: https://affectautism.com/2025/09/12/ecuador/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/

AUTISTIC Viewpoints⁠⁠ is a new podcast hosted by ⁠⁠Turrell Burgess⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Daria Brown⁠⁠. Two autistics, very different, yet aligned on many values. Join their conversation by tuning in to hear their viewpoints on topics from DIR® to professional sports, food, and pop culture to neurodivergent relationships and more!Learn more at ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠Timestamps:00:17 Introductions02:58 Explosion of Neurodiversity03:48 Our Podcast Content09:30 Our Health Issues11:39 Canada Fun Facts14:08 Sports16:22 DIRFloortime®26:12 Reflections31:40 Podcast Dedication37:38 Wrap-UpLinks/Resources:⁠⁠Neurotribes⁠⁠ by Steven Silberman ⁠⁠Turrell's past podcast⁠⁠ with DariaKhylil Robinson podcast episodes: ⁠⁠Part 1⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Part 2⁠⁠Kasheena's podcasts: ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ * Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise⁠

Here is the trailer for our upcoming podcast, AUTISTIC Viewpoints, hosted by Turrell Burgess and Daria Brown. Two autistics, very different, yet aligned on many values. Join their conversation by tuning in to hear their viewpoints on topics from DIR® to professional sports, food, and pop culture to neurodivergent relationships and more!Learn more here: ⁠https://affectautism.com/autistic-viewpoints/⁠⁠#AutismAcceptance⁠ ⁠#AutismCommunity⁠ ⁠#AutismSpectrum⁠ ⁠#AutismEducation⁠ ⁠#AutismFamilies⁠ ⁠#AutismKids⁠ ⁠#AutismMoms⁠ ⁠#AutismParents⁠ ⁠#Neurodivergent⁠ ⁠#NeurodiversityAcceptance⁠ ⁠#DisabilityAwareness⁠ ⁠#DisabilityAdvocate⁠ ⁠#DisabilityInclusion⁠ ⁠#DevelopmentalDisabilities⁠ ⁠#DisabilityServices⁠ ⁠#actuallyautistic⁠ ⁠#WeChosePlay* Thank you to Hungarian recording artist ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Post Analog Disorder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the intro/outro music permission: ⁠https://postanalogdisorder.bandcamp.com/album/still-i-rise⁠

Dr. Angel Belle Dy is a DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader in the Phillippines who started The Growing Brain PH, a DIR® accredited clinic that began as a social media page. She is a medical doctor who has a background in public health, community-based programs, and program development and fell into the world of infant mental health and parent coaching through finding Floortime. She teaches both online and on site courses for the International Council on Development and Learning.Link to the show notes with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the episode here: https://affectautism.com/2025/08/29/medical/Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network or becoming an Affect Autism member for bonus content and support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: ⁠⁠https://affectautism.com/support/