ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇
Dr. Tay welcomes Andi Putt, better known on social media as @mrsspeechiep. Andi, a late identified autistic speech therapist, discusses her work doing autism evaluations and the resources she provides for the autism community. They explore topics including the nuances of autism diagnosis, the importance of neurodiversity-affirming care, and the development of Andi’s popular Autism Handbooks. The conversation also dives into challenges within the clinical community, continuous learning, and advocacy for understanding and acceptance of autism. Andi shares how her personal experiences as an autistic individual influence her work and advocacy, with an invitation for all clinical providers and educators to make the perspective shift to neurodiversity-affirming care.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement
02:08 Meet Andi Putt: The Journey to Speech Therapy
04:10 Discovering Autism and Social Media Advocacy
05:00 The Importance of Neurodiversity Affirming Care
06:45 Challenges and Growth in Autism Evaluations
12:14 Personal Diagnosis and Self-Discovery
16:16 The Role of Speech Therapy in Autism Diagnosis
23:33 Creating the Autism Handbook
28:32 Connecting Through Autism
29:19 Books for Autistic Children
31:07 Simplifying Complex Information
32:37 Understanding Autism Variability
33:27 Challenges in Autism Diagnosis
36:52 Autism Epidemic Misconceptions
39:27 The Importance of Accurate Diagnosis
46:17 Conclusion and Resources
RESOURCES
⚡️ check out Andi’s resources
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⚡️ follow Andi on Instagram @mrsspeechiep and Facebook
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