Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy from Play. Learn. Chat

• Creating and hosting inclusive and accessible events: Non-negotiables and uncovering your unique 'why' with Katie Koullas

  Creating truly inclusive, accessible events is possible, practical and powerful... and not optional! In this incredibly insightful and delightful chat with Katie Koullas from Yellow Ladybugs, she shares the non-negotiables of creating inclusive events, and big ideas around building your unique event that is just what your community needs.   "Accessibility is about removing barriers, but inclusion is about belonging and safety once you're there." – Katie Koullas   In this guest speaker chat we cover: • How to define your non-negotiables and articulate a clear 'why' that guides every event decision • Practical choices that shape accessibility and felt-safety, from venue and timing to sensory supports and communication that respects capacity • Ways to test interest, gather useful feedback, and move through impostor syndrome while protecting your energy and boundaries Links & Resources mentioned Yellow Ladybugs – Autistic-led charity supporting autistic girls, women and gender diverse people –  https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/ Local Connect (Yellow Ladybugs) – Find and connect with neurokin in your area –  https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au/Connect/LocalConnect Neurodivergent Business Collective – Adina's membership and community for Neurodivergent business owners, where sealed-section episodes (including the juciest parts of Katie's chat!) and loads more support and resources live –  https://differentlyaligned.com/neurodivergent-business-collective/ Book Adina mentioned: Priya Parker, The Art of Gathering – Purposeful, people-centred approaches to events –  https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering Differently Aligned Podcast - For Neurodivergent Business Owners -  https://differentlyaligned.com/podcast/ Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast - for adults who support neurodivergent children - https://playlearnchat.com/exploring-neurodiversity-podcast/

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• When NDIS promoted Autism resources do more harm than good

  Government-promoted resources aren't always safe or supportive. In this episode, I take you inside the Autistics Guide to Adulthood, a resource promoted by NDIS, and show you why it misses the mark and what to look for instead.   "Just because something has a big shiny seal of approval from a big government body, it may or may not actually be a quality resource." – Adina Levy   In this episode I cover: • Why the Autistics Guide to Adulthood resource, funded and promoted by NDIS, is outdated and harmful in key ways • How to spot when a resource pushes masking, compliance, and neurotypical norms rather than affirming autistic communication and self-expression • What to look for in genuinely neurodiversity affirming resources that support autistic people to thrive as themselves   Links & Resources mentioned • Embracing You Course – by Stephanie Robertson, OT, Autistic adult and many other things too! A fabulouly affirming resource for neurodivergent adults – https://www.sgroccupationaltherapy.com/embracing-you-course   • Grab my Free Checklist: Neurodiversity Affirming Social Support Approaches for Autistic Children – practical guide to evaluate supports that are and aren't ND affirming – https://playlearnchat.kit.com/1fcf4c5759   • Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Learning Hub Bundle – discounted professional training bundle for those who support neurodivergent children. Already discounted, plus get an extra 10% off with the code POD10 – https://playlearnchat.com/learning-hub/

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• "Don't Give Up and Prove Everyone Wrong" Following Dreams, AAC, and Horses with Kayla Ireland

  "Don't give up and prove everyone wrong" - Kayla Ireland shares how horses, AAC, and a fierce sense of self-advocacy help her chase her dreams and redefine what's possible for herself and others.   There are intentional silences left in this recording. Normally I edit out long pauses, but when speaking with an AAC user like Kayla, it's important to honour the natural pace of her communication and make space for her to share in her own way. This different flow of conversation may feel unfamiliar, but it's valuable to experience and listen to.   In this episode, you'll hear: • Kayla's journey with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and discovering accessible ways to communicate • Honest insights into AAC, the importance of communication partners having patience, and the power of listening to lived experience • Why therapeutic horse riding gives her freedom, confidence, and a sense of joy that medicalised therapies can't   Watch this chat on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VuyKBLO_iAA    Kindly Neurodivergent with Kay: YouTube / Instagram / Facebook Email: [email protected] Silver Speech Speaking Series: YouTube Rock The World with Kay & Michelle: YouTube / Instagram / Facebook Inside Scoop of Living with Cerebral Palsy: Facebook / Instagram / YouTube Kayla Interviewing Adina: YouTube / Facebook       Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932 Website: www.playlearnchat.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat

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• NDIS Pricing Freeze - What Allied Health Business Owners can do Right Now to Remain Sustainable

  If you're an Allied Health business owner facing the NDIS pricing chaos, this episode gives you the practical steps you can take right now (today!) to steady your business, support your clients, and stop spinning in uncertainty.   "When you strengthen your business with a solid, sustainable model, your clients and community are the ones that are going to benefit, as well as you, as well as your team." —Adina Levy   In this episode, I speak directly to Allied Health professionals facing the NDIS pricing freeze (or backslide), and offer practical, grounded ways to respond with clarity, sustainability and self-care. Even if this exact situation doesn't affect you, there's plenty here to support you through any big, unexpected change in your business.   I share about: • The immediate, simple action you can take today, using my free email template, to steady your business and show clear leadership • What the NDIS pricing freeze actually means for your business • Two key pricing paths you can take in response, with mindset shifts and maths to support your thinking   LINKS: FREE TEMPLATE to send your clients today - 'Heads up: Upcoming pricing and billing Update - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FPdh5RkVTqICfamrj78TvvfHibV6kJtzeaL0XQb44JA/edit?usp=sharing Workshop: Raising Prices in an NDIS Capped World - Live on Monday 23rd June and recorded - https://playlearnchat.com/workshop-raisng-prices/ Differently Aligned Podcast for Neurodivergent Business Owners - https://pod.link/1729123916 Exploring Neurodiversity Podcast for Adults who Support Neurodivergent Children - https://pod.link/1625478932

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• You can do the right hard things! (With the right support, at the right time)

  Being neurodiversity affirming doesn't mean avoiding challenge. It doesn't mean staying where you are, only doing what's easy or comfortable. We can do hard things. We can learn new stuff, try new stuff, stretch ourselves – and we absolutely should. The key is doing the right hard things, for the right reasons, with the right support, at the right time. That's how growth happens without stress, burnout, or disconnection from who we really are. "You get to define what the hard thing is in any one moment. If it feels hard, it is hard. That's a valid, real experience." - Adina Levy   In this crossover episode with my Differently Aligned Podcast, I share: • Why doing hard things is not at odds with a neurodiversity affirming approach • My powerful framework to help neurodivergent folks of all ages to take on the right hard things with less stress and more support • Examples of how my framework looks for an Autistic boy learning to read, and for an ADHDer business owner working on changing up her chaotic non-systems. LINKS & MORE SUPPORT • FREE WEBINAR: Build your Business without Burnout – for neurodivergent business owners – https://differentlyaligned.com/allied-health-business-support/ • Neurodivergent Business Collective – my membership for neurodivergent service-based business owners – https://differentlyaligned.com/neurodivergent-business-collective/ • New webinar for Allied Health Practice Owners (including and especially for sole traders!) – Diversifying Revenue Streams – webinar on innovative business models – https://playlearnchat.com/webinar-diversifying-revenue-streams/ • Blog post + visual model of my "You can do hard things" framework – https://playlearnchat.com/podcast-56    Podcast Link: https://pod.link/1625478932  Website: www.playlearnchat.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play.learn.chat  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/play.learn.chat   

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