by D. Brown | Jul 10, 2026 | DIR Practice, Podcast
PHOTO CREDIT: Cottonbro What is DIR®? What is Floortime? DIR® Glossary On Episode 320… This episode we’re discussing supporting regulation through the body first versus leaning on cognitive strategies to support children with pediatric occupational...
by D. Brown | Jun 26, 2026 | Advocacy, Podcast
On Episode 319… Kieran and Michelle Rose return to the podcast to discuss their new community at The Autistic Advocate and Kieran’s latest book, Autism – A Collection of Essays. They reflect on nearly a decade of advocacy, how the autism...
by D. Brown | Jun 12, 2026 | Parent Perspectives, Parent Support, Podcast
PHOTO CREDIT: Blue Spectrum Band Episode 318 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...
by D. Brown | May 29, 2026 | Advocacy, Developmental approach, Podcast
On Episode 317… 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...
by D. Brown | May 22, 2026 | Advocacy, Parent Perspectives, Podcast
PHOTO CREDIT: Jonathan Borba Episode 316 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...