ENCORE: Guest Expert: Dr. Robert Jason Grant -Why Neurodiversity-Affirmation Matters to Autistic and Neurodiverse Individuals

ENCORE EPISODE

Cast:
Dr. Tara Egan - host
Dr. Robert Jason Grant - guest expert

What can we do as parents and service providers to be neuro diverse affirming?

Tune into today's episode where Tara's guest expert is Dr. Robert Jason Grant. He is a licensed professional counselor and a Registered Play Therapist supervisor in Springfield, Missouri. He specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families, including working with neuro divergent children, such as those diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, sensory differences, and learning disorders.

Today we’re discussing his book, “Understanding Autism: A Neurodiversity Affirming
Guidebook for Children and Teens.”

Listen in to learn:

-What it means to be “neuro diverse-affirming”?

- What type of language should neurotypical people use to demonstrate respect for neuro diverse individuals?

-How parents and service providers can focus on strengths, not deficits, while still addressing areas of need?

- Is there ever a time when it’s appropriate to hold off on sharing an autism
diagnosis with a child or teen? What words of advice do you have for these parents?

- How can parents feel confident that they’re working with a clinician or interventionist who is neuro diverse-affirming?


You can learn more about Dr. Grant at www.robertjasongrant.com
including his most recent book, Understanding Autism: A Neurodiversity Affirming Guidebook for Children and Teens

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Podcast edited by Christian Fox