Speech and language therapy, autism and ADHD with Michele Thompson

16/06/2023 30 min Temporada 1 Episodio 14

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What do children with autism wish people understood? Find out in this episode of the Simply Learning Tuition podcast, as we are joined by Michele Thompson, the founder of Word of Mouth Therapy, to discuss neurodiversity. Michele is a Speech and Language therapist with 13 years' experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN). We discuss her personal experience of autism and ADHD, her work with neurodivergent children, and how to help these children flourish.Michele demystifies some common SEN terminology, explaining what emotional regulation and self-advocacy mean - and why they are so important. We offer some advice for families with neurodivergent children, including the benefits of diagnosis for children’s wellbeing, and Michele answers the questions she is most often asked by parents.Michele's company, Word of Mouth Therapy: http://www.wordofmouth-uk.com/index.htmlExplore the Simply Learning Tuition website here: https://www.simplylearningtuition.co.ukCall us on: 020 7350 1981