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...
by D. Brown | May 15, 2026 | Developmental approach, Podcast
PHOTO CREDIT: Akil Mazumder What is DIR®? What is Floortime? DIR® Glossary On Episode 315… In this episode, school psychologist and Neufeld Institute senior faculty member Eva de Gosztonyi shares reflections from over 50 years working in schools across Canada...
by D. Brown | May 1, 2026 | DIR Dialogues, DIR Practice, Podcast
What is DIR®? What is Floortime? DIR® Glossary On Episode 314… 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...