{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"When NDIS promoted Autism resources do more harm than good","description":"Government-promoted resources aren\u2019t always safe or supportive. In this episode, I take you inside the Autistics Guide to Adulthood, a resource promoted by NDIS, and show you why it misses the mark and what to look for instead.   \u201cJust because something has a big shiny seal of approval from a big government body, it may or may not actually be a quality resource.\u201d \u2013 Adina Levy   In this episode I cover: \u2022 Why the Autistics Guide to Adulthood resource, funded and promoted by NDIS, is outdated and harmful in key ways \u2022 How to spot when a resource pushes masking, compliance, and neurotypical norms rather than affirming autistic communication and self-expression \u2022 What to look for in genuinely neurodiversity affirming resources that support autistic people to thrive as themselves   Links & Resources mentioned \u2022 Embracing You Course \u2013 by Stephanie Robertson, OT, Autistic adult and many other things too! A fabulouly affirming resource for neurodivergent adults \u2013 https:\/\/www.sgroccupationaltherapy.com\/embracing-you-course   \u2022 Grab my Free Checklist: Neurodiversity Affirming Social Support Approaches for Autistic Children \u2013 practical guide to evaluate supports that are and aren't ND affirming \u2013 https:\/\/playlearnchat.kit.com\/1fcf4c5759   \u2022 Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Learning Hub Bundle \u2013 discounted professional training bundle for those who support neurodivergent children. Already discounted, plus get an extra 10% off with the code POD10 \u2013 https:\/\/playlearnchat.com\/learning-hub\/ ","author_name":"Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat","author_url":"http:\/\/www.playlearnchat.com\/","html":"