Self-Advocacy Part 2

21/11/2025 54 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10

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Episode Synopsis

Welcome back to The Affirming Village Podcast with Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC, and IEP Coach Lisa Baskin Wright.This episode continues our powerful conversation on self-advocacy, this time going even deeper — from what self-advocacy means to how we actually support it in our neurodivergent children, students, clients, and even in ourselves.Inside Episode 10 (Part 2), we discuss:The difference between permission and power in advocacyHow adults unintentionally silence self-advocacy attemptsWhat it looks like to proactively model and honor advocacy in school and home settingsHow service providers, educators, and caregivers can support without overcorrectingBridging the gap between emotional regulation and empowered communicationImplementing neuroaffirming practices in real time — even when systems resistSelf-advocacy is not just a concept. It’s a skill. It needs practice, modeling, and space to grow.🧠 If you want to raise or support a child who confidently advocates for their needs — this episode is essential.🎧 Listen to Episode 10 now and join the conversation.Subscribe, share, and connect at @theaffirmingvillagepodcast.