Episode 2: Identify
Unveiling the Secret Sauce: Autism Clarified Method in Action
Here’s how the Autism Clarified Method Can Help your Kiddo
Welcome to our corner of wisdom, where I (Jacquelene) along with Hanna, Kelly, and Jess spill the deets on our secret sauce recipes for working with kiddos. Today, we're diving into the Autism Clarified Method and shedding light on the magic behind our approach.
We kick things off by introducing the Autism Clarified Method, the heart of the podcast's name. This method revolves around three steps: identify, implement, and reflect. The focus today? Step one — IDENTIFY.
We love to find the starting place for kiddos and the AC Method is a simple yet meaningful way to find that starting spot. We emphasize the importance of understanding the unique needs, strengths, obstacles, and capabilities within each child.
In this episode, we discuss:
(1:55) The Ecological Evaluation: Peeling back the layers of the metaphorical iceberg, delving into both visible and hidden factors influencing a child's behavior and development. Because we all have other things that support and affect our well-being.
(3:00) Biological and Physical Well-being: Examining the child's physical well-being, checking for factors like sufficient sleep, a balanced diet, and potential illnesses along with a look into meds, supplements, and factors affecting regulation.
(3:40) History Matters: the importance of history, exploring past traumas, sensory processing variables, genetic components, and diagnoses.
(5:40) Connecting with Families: The importance of open conversations, reminding parents to share even seemingly small details that might impact a child's regulation.
Tune in this episode as we discuss the first step in the Autism Clarified Method, a holistic journey to understanding and supporting kiddos in their developmental adventures. Stay tuned for the next episode, where our team delves into the implementation phase of their secret sauce recipe!
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Links mentioned in this episode:
Autism Clarified Podcast Episode 1: Our Story
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