172 | shining light on high support needs with Jessie Mewshaw, MS, CCC-SLP

ABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇In this episode, Dr. Tay chats with Jessie Mewshaw, a speech language pathologist, to discuss the often overlooked topic of medium and high support needs in autism. They dive into why this conversation is vital, sharing personal experiences and professional insights. Jessie discusses her unique journey into the field and her current work with nonspeaking and minimally speaking autistic individuals. Key themes include the importance of neurodiversity-affirming care, better training and support for providers and caregivers, and the need for more accessible and financially supported resources. The episode also highlights the significance of listening to diverse autistic voices and fostering a community that supports all levels of need.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:44 Meet Jessie Mewshaw: Speech Language Pathologist01:21 Welcome to the Podcast: Dr. Tay's Background06:01 Jesse's Journey into Speech Pathology07:46 Experiences in Australia: Life-Changing Lessons12:47 Challenges in the US: Lack of Support Programs17:18 Evaluation Barriers and Presuming Competence21:55 The Importance of Motor Systems in Autism27:44 Navigating the Journey Together28:24 The Importance of Medical Training30:11 Understanding Dysregulation34:08 Voices of Families38:01 Advocacy and Community43:46 Challenges in Neurodivergent Care50:21 Call to Action and Resources50:48 Remembering Victor Perez51:59 Final Thoughts and Connections  RESOURCES ⚡️ example accounts of moderate and high support need autistic individuals:@aether.autistic@angry_autist@blackspectrumscholar@charliesvoice1@dannywithwords@getaway_autist_mobile@justkeepstimming@kaishawna_music@quirkthriveswithnoah@zebulontheplanet ⚡️ connect with Jessie on Instagram @ms_jessies_speech_world and explore her services here ⚡️ resource for non-speaking individuals >> When Models Aren't "Sticking": A One-Day Intensive for Supporting Minimally Speaking GLPs (use code JESSIE for 10% off)  ⚡️ want to learn more about Dr. Tay's Whole Family Approach and current services offered? visit drtaylorday.com ⚡️ continue learning from me and submit any questions [could be featured on a