1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This episode is a cross-release from the Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast, hosted by Laetitia Andrac from Understanding Zoe. In this chat I shared big shifts to how we think about what ‘communication support’ should really look like for Autistic kids. &quot;We need to ensure that if somebody has a different way of communicating, we are supporting them to find their best way to communicate in that moment for that person, not for what the world around them is asking.&quot; - Adina Levy We cover: Why the word &quot;speech&quot; in speech therapy is part of the problem, and what communication support should actually prioritise How to question goals and expectations for autistic children, including the difference between safety-based compliance and neurotypical conformity Reframing &quot;use your words&quot; and table-sitting compliance goals into child-led, interest-based approaches A beautiful moment where a five-year-old made her own AAC board because she just didn't feel like talking A call to action for professional bodies and policymakers to actually live the inclusive values they claim to uphold Connect with Laetitia, Understanding Zoe and the Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast: Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast (hosted by Laetitia Andrac) - listen and subscribe - https://understandingzoe.com/podcast/ Understanding Zoe - Laetitia's incredible platform for parents of neurodivergent kids - https://understandingzoe.com/ Laetitia on Instagram - @understanding.zoe - https://www.instagram.com/understanding.zoe Connect with Adina, Play. Learn. Chat: Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Learning Hub Membership for professionals who support neurodivergent children - https://playlearnchat.com/learning-hub/ 2026 Neurodiversity (Un)Conference - August 2026 - https://playlearnchat.com/neurodiversity-affirming-unconference/ Play. Learn. Chat. freebies (free webinars, resources, and parent checklist) - https://playlearnchat.com/freebies/ Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast - https://playlearnchat.com/exploring-neurodiversity-podcast/ Connect with me on Instagram - @play.learn.chat - https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat/ Differently Aligned Business Coaching - https://differentlyaligned.com/ Differently Aligned Podcast - https://pod.link/1729123916 &amp;nbsp; Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat http://www.playlearnchat.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40626360/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/200130855