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Episodes: 127
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 63.0k followers
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admin@learnplaythrive.com
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Host
Meg Ferrell - Occupational therapist and founder of Learn Play Thrive, focused on supporting neurodivergent people through affirming, practical approaches.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Dr. Danika Maddocks - The Overlooked Challenges Faced By Intellectually Gifted Autistic Children, Including Shame, Perfectionism, Self-advocacy, Boredom, Dysregulation, Misidentification, And Practical Support.
Dr. Mel Houser - Healthcare Access, Systems Change, Universal Design, Safety, Belonging, Participation, And Developing Solutions With Neurodivergent People.
Vikram Jaswal - The Controversy Surrounding Assisted Methods For Teaching Typing To Autistic People, The Need For Further Research, And The Potential And Limitations Of Assisted Communication.
Stacey Curnow - Collaborative Practice With PDA Clients, Parent Support, Daily Living Skills, Aggressive Behavior, And Autistic Burnout.
Michele Kleinmann - Findings From The PDA Experiences Survey And Implications For Clinical Practice With Pdaers, Including Respectful And Autonomy-supportive Care.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Supporting Twice Exceptional Autistic Kids
September 16, 2026
Kids who are very intellectually bright and also Autistic have a unique set of struggles, one that is often missed, silenced, or poorly supported. They may struggle with shame, perfectionism, self-advocacy, boredom, dysregulation, being misidentified, and being misunderstood.Today's episode with school psychologist and parent coach Dr. Danika Maddocks covers the ways 2E kids are struggling that are so often missed, and how we can show up to support them. For show notes as well as in-per...
Systems Let Autistic People Down, But They Don't Have To. Here's How To Change It
September 02, 2026
When Dr. Mel Houser started medical school, they never imagined that they would later find themselves reimagining healthcare for neurodivergent people. But their work has been remarkable - and offers all of us a template for challenging systems that create barriers to health, belonging, and participation. This episode explores four key ideas: healthcare is more than medical care; solutions should come from those closest to the problem; universal design creates multiple paths to participation;...
Who Gets to Be Heard? The Case For Researching Assisted Methods to Autistic Communication
August 05, 2026
Here's what we know: assisted methods to teaching typing have been highly controversial in the field of speech-language pathology and simultaneously have been passionately defended by many non-speaking Autistics. In a recent paper, researcher Vikram Jaswal, along with a team including Dr. Kristie Patten, Dr. Barry Prizant, and several others, argued that we need more research on assisted communication methods so that we can get clearer answers. On the podcast today, Dr. Jaswal and Italk about...
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What is the email for Born to Be Free: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients to Learn, Play, & Thrive?
The publicly listed email for Born to Be Free: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients to Learn, Play, & Thrive: admin@learnplaythrive.com.
How many listeners does Born to Be Free: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients to Learn, Play, & Thrive have?
Podseeker estimates Born to Be Free: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients to Learn, Play, & Thrive reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Born to Be Free: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients to Learn, Play, & Thrive?
Born to Be Free: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients to Learn, Play, & Thrive typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Clinicians, researchers, educators, healthcare leaders, advocates, authors, and professionals with substantial expertise in autism, neurodivergence, PDA, communication, or affirming support practices. Common among recent guests: Published or ongoing research; Clinical or professional leadership in neurodivergent care; Authorship of relevant books or professional resources. Recent guests include Dr. Danika Maddocks, Dr. Mel Houser, and Vikram Jaswal.
How hard is it to get booked on Born to Be Free: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients to Learn, Play, & Thrive?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Born to Be Free: Supporting Neurodivergent Clients to Learn, Play, & Thrive cover?
Recent episodes cover Health, Neurodiversity, Autism, Pda, and Affirming Care. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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