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Welcome to the Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast for adults who support Neurodivergent children. Whether you're an allied health professional, medical professional, education professional or a parent of a Neurodivergent child, you are welcome here. I'm Adina from Play. Learn. Chat. I'm an Autistic ADHDer, a speech therapist, professional educator speaker, and I also support Neurodivergent Business owners in my other business, neurodivergent Business Coaching and Consulting. I'm obsessed with creating a world where Neurodivergent people are understood, embraced, supported, and celebrated. A world where we Neurodivergent people can understand ourselves and thrive in a life aligned with our individual strengths, wants and needs. On the Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast, you'll get my perspectives and conversations with my Neurodivergent friends. All about how adults can best support Neurodivergent children in our lives. I bring a Neurodiversity Affirming approach and indeed a human-affirming approach to the support that we all provide for Neurodivergent kids in our lives.

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March 26, 2026

Rethinking Speech Goals: Communication That Truly Supports Autistic Kids (Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast cross-release with Laetitia Andrac)

<p>This episode is a cross-release from the <a href= "https://understandingzoe.com/podcast/">Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast</a>, 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.</p> <p><strong>"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."</strong> - Adina Levy</p> <p><strong>We cover:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why the word "speech" in speech therapy is part of the problem, and what communication support should actually prioritise</li> <li>How to question goals and expectations for autistic children, including the difference between safety-based compliance and neurotypical conformity</li> <li>Reframing "use your words" and table-sitting compliance goals into child-led, interest-based approaches</li> <li>A beautiful moment where a five-year-old made her own AAC board because she just didn't feel like talking</li> <li>A call to action for professional bodies and policymakers to actually live the inclusive values they claim to uphold</li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Laetitia, Understanding Zoe and the Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Neurodivergent Pulse Podcast (hosted by Laetitia Andrac) - listen and subscribe - <a href= "https://understandingzoe.com/podcast/">https://understandingzoe.com/podcast/</a></li> <li>Understanding Zoe - Laetitia's incredible platform for parents of neurodivergent kids - <a href= "https://understandingzoe.com/">https://understandingzoe.com/</a></li> <li>Laetitia on Instagram - @understanding.zoe - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/understanding.zoe">https://www.instagram.com/understanding.zoe</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Adina, Play. Learn. Chat:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Learning Hub Membership for professionals who support neurodivergent children - <a href= "https://playlearnchat.com/learning-hub/">https://playlearnchat.com/learning-hub/</a></li> <li>2026 Neurodiversity (Un)Conference - August 2026 - <a href= "https://playlearnchat.com/neurodiversity-affirming-unconference/">https://playlearnchat.com/neurodiversity-affirming-unconference/</a></li> <li>Play. Learn. Chat. freebies (free webinars, resources, and parent checklist) - <a href= "https://playlearnchat.com/freebies/">https://playlearnchat.com/freebies/</a></li> <li>Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast - <a href= "https://playlearnchat.com/exploring-neurodiversity-podcast/">https://playlearnchat.com/exploring-neurodiversity-podcast/</a></li> <li>Connect with me on Instagram - @<a href= "http://play.learn.chat/">play.learn.chat</a> - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat/">https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat/</a></li> <li>Differently Aligned Business Coaching - <a href= "https://differentlyaligned.com/">https://differentlyaligned.com/</a></li> <li>Differently Aligned Podcast - <a href= "https://pod.link/1729123916">https://pod.link/1729123916</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>

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February 4, 2026

LGBTQI+ identity and creative expression: Supporting neurodivergent children with Brianna Thomas

<p>In this joyful chat, AuDHDer and delightful clinical psychologist Brianna Thomas shares insightful, creative and practical strategies for building affirming spaces where neurodivergent and LGBTQI+ young people can explore their identities. We discuss the powerful intersection of neurodivergence and gender/sexual identity, why curiosity beats assumptions every time, and how creativity and parallel play can become your most powerful therapeutic tools. Also, flowers, glue and banana bread.</p> <p>"If I don't regulate, how can they possibly be expected to do what we say if we are not doing it in front of them and really authentically living it out in that moment?" – Brianna Thomas</p> <p><strong>We cover:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The high crossover between neurodivergence and LGBTQI+ identities and what adults need to understand</li> <li>How to create psychologically safe spaces through creativity, curiosity, thoughtful intake forms, and flexible communication</li> <li>Why slowing the pace (without blocking exploration) helps everyone process identity journeys together</li> <li>School strategies: bathroom accommodations, roll call flexibility, and family communication</li> <li>The power of parallel play and co-regulation in therapeutic sessions</li> <li>Bringing creativity into everything: why "making a sandwich" counts as creative practice</li> <li>Moving beyond worksheets to rocks with googly eyes, paint, clay, and colorful chaos</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Trans Hub</strong>: <a href= "http://transhub.org.au">transhub.org.au</a> – Information for clinicians, parents, and trans young people</li> <li><strong>The Gender Identity Workbook for Teens</strong> – Structured resource for exploring gender journey (with quizzes and activities for individuals, families, or therapists): <a href= "https://www.thenile.com.au/books/andrew-maxwell-triska-msw-lcsw/gender-identity-workbook-for-teens/9781648765087"> https://www.thenile.com.au/books/andrew-maxwell-triska-msw-lcsw/gender-identity-workbook-for-teens/9781648765087</a></li> <li><strong>Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg</strong> – Picture book about finding opportunity in mistakes and imperfection: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Oops-Barney-Saltzberg/dp/076115728X"> https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Oops-Barney-Saltzberg/dp/076115728X</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Brianna Thomas:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>ADHD IRL Podcast</strong>: <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/1mclxZYWmEeCQRCTMJmwNy">Listen on Spotify</a></li> <li><strong>The Psych Hive</strong>: <a href= "http://thepsychhive.com">thepsychhive.com</a></li> <li><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thepsychhive/">https://www.instagram.com/thepsychhive/</a> and <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/brianna_thomas_psych/">https://www.instagram.com/brianna_thomas_psych/</a></li> </ul> <p> </p>

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November 26, 2025

Preparing for Difficult Days - Proactive Regulation!

<p><strong>Daily deals on Neurodiversity Affirming Practice professional education</strong> - <a href= "https://playlearnchat.com/deals-week">https://playlearnchat.com/deals-week</a> (Ends 28 Nov 2025)</p> <p>-----</p> <p>As we head into the busiest part of the year with changes, unpredictable off-routine things, and maybe extreme weather, here's how to proactively regulate and prepare for difficult days. This helps the children you support, and yourself!</p> <p>"When you're very proactive in putting supports in place, the amount of reactive support that's needed reduces greatly." - Adina Levy</p> <p><strong>In this episode, I share:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why preparing for difficult days (hot weather, poor sleep, changes to routine) is particularly helpful for Autistic and anxious folks, and how to anticipate what might be challenging</li> <li>How to build regulation toolkits with children: create short lists of what helps when dysregulated, model your own strategies, and practice strategies ahead of time, not just when things fall apart</li> <li>What lowering expectations really means (hint: it's not about limiting potential forever), and why self-advocacy takes practice and confidence</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links:</strong></p> <p><strong>Podcast Link</strong>: <a href= "https://pod.link/1625478932">https://pod.link/1625478932</a></p> <p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href= "https://www.playlearnchat.com/">www.playlearnchat.com</a></p> <p><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat">https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat</a></p> <p><strong>Facebook</strong>: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat">https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat</a></p> <p> </p>

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What is Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat?

Welcome to the Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast for adults who support Neurodivergent children. Whether you're an allied health professional, medical professional, education professional or a parent of a Neurodivergent child, you are welcome here.

I'm Adina from Play. Learn. Chat. I'm an Autistic ADHDer, a speech therapist, professional educator speaker, and I also support Neurodivergent Business owners in my other business, neurodivergent Business Coaching and Consulting.

I'm obsessed with creating a world where Neurodivergent people are understood, embraced, supported, and celebrated. A world where we Neurodivergent people can understand ourselves and thrive in a life aligned with our individual strengths, wants and needs.

On the Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast, you'll get my perspectives and conversations with my Neurodivergent friends. All about how adults can best support Neurodivergent children in our lives.

I bring a Neurodiversity Affirming approach and indeed a human-affirming approach to the support that we all provide for Neurodivergent kids in our lives.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

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