Neuroaffirming Practice

In the season finale episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, I am joined by Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Sandhya Menon. Sandhya is the founder of Onwards and Upwards Psychology and has a huge passion for neuroaffirming practice in allied health. She is also the brilliant author of the most beautifully, neuroaffirming picture books for children. In this episode, Sandhya shares her insights into neuroaffirming practice. We will explore the following questions:What is neuroaffirming practice?How does this differ to types of therapeutic approaches we have seen in the past?How does neuroaffirming practice change the way we view social skill development in autistic people?What are the positive outcomes of neuroaffirming practice?To follow Sandhya on social media, follow @onwardsandupwardspsychology You can also check out her incredible resources, including her picture books and upcoming professional development courses, via her website: https://www.onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au/

Om Podcasten

Hi and welcome to the playful psychologist podcast with Emily Hanlon, where we will cover all things related to child and adolescent psychology! This weekly podcast explores topics related to child and adolescent psychology. It covers developmental disorders, self-esteem, resilience, emotional well-being, and more. Each episode will guide you to more information via The Playful Psychologist website including blog posts, free resources, and so much more!! The podcast’s website features relevant academic articles, links to resources that were discussed in the podcast, blog posts, and the online store: www.theplayfulpsychologist.com