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In this episode of Making Sense of Autism, Staci Neustadt, SLP, and Susan Golubock, autistic retired OT, discuss the transformative power of replacing blame with support in interactions with autistic individuals. Learn practical strategies for offering meaningful support that fosters connection, independence, and understanding. In this conversation, Susan and Staci explore mindset shifts, the impact of neurological differences, and actionable tools to better navigate communication and expectations. Perfect for parents, educators, and therapists looking to adopt a strengths-based approach! Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired occupational therapist. Her passion is the brain and the company's mission is to help people connect with autistic individuals through understanding their differences. For more information, please subscribe, watch our informative videos, and go to www.makingsenseofautism.com. If you are a teacher or school staff and are interested in having Susan present at your school, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/LgSUNXoYngnwoASp8 For our free course go here: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/neuro-strengths-in-autism Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.facebook.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.pinterest.com/makingsenseofautism/

Join Staci Neustadt, Speech Language Pathologist/CEO of Making Sense of Autism, and Susan Golubock, autistic retired OT and founder, as they lead the charge for meaningful transformation in how autism is understood and supported. This year’s theme, CHANGE, reflects their mission to: 1️⃣ Shift from a deficit-based mindset to building on strengths. 2️⃣ Reframe behaviors as expressions of unmet needs and differences. 3️⃣ Empower autistics to value and advocate for their unique strengths. Be part of the movement for change! Explore practical strategies in our free training linked below, and follow us throughout 2025 as we work to make impactful changes for autistics, parents, and professionals alike. For our free course go here: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/neuro-strengths-in-autism Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired occupational therapist. Her passion is the brain and the company's mission is to help people connect with autistic individuals through understanding their differences. For more information, please subscribe, watch our informative videos, and go to www.makingsenseofautism.com. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.facebook.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.pinterest.com/makingsenseofautism/

Susan has decades of personal and professional experience in Autism! Come ask her your questions to gain a better understanding.

Susan has not only taught herself social, language, and executive functioning skills but has also deeply researched how the brain works in these areas. Her unique insights will help you understand the autistic brain in a new way, empowering you with knowledge to provide more effective support. Don’t miss this chance to ask her questions and learn from her incredible journey and expertise!

Join Staci Neustadt, SLP and CEO of Making Sense of Autism, and Susan Golubock, autistic retired OT, as they dive deep into the complexities of social communication in autism. In this engaging conversation, Staci shares her shift from traditional therapy approaches to a neurodiversity-affirming perspective sparked by the rise of the neurodiversity movement. Susan brings her experiences, explaining how social communication can feel like hard work for autistic individuals, from processing pauses and picking up nuances to navigating cultural differences in conversation styles. Together, they explore how therapists, parents, and allies can better support autistic communication by fostering patience, reducing assumptions, and embracing direct feedback. Check out our FREEBIE "My Communication Strengths and Concerns" at www.makingsenseofautism.com/my-communication Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired occupational therapist. Her passion is the brain, and the company's mission is to help people connect with autistic individuals by understanding their differences. Please subscribe, watch our informative videos, and go to www.makingsenseofautism.com for more information. For our free course, go here: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/neuro-strengths-in-autism Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.facebook.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.pinterest.com/makingsenseofautism/

Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired occupational therapist. Her passion is the brain and the company's mission is to help people connect with autistic individuals through understanding their differences. For more information, please subscribe, watch our informative videos, and go to www.makingsenseofautism.com. For our free course go here: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/neuro-strengths-in-autism Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.facebook.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.pinterest.com/makingsenseofautism/

Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired occupational therapist. Her passion is the brain and the company's mission is to help people connect with autistic individuals through understanding their differences. For more information, please subscribe, watch our informative videos, and go to www.makingsenseofautism.com. For our free course go here: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/neuro-strengths-in-autism Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.facebook.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.pinterest.com/makingsenseofautism/

In this heartfelt conversation, Staci Neustadt, CEO of Making Sense of Autism, sits down with Susan Golubock, founder and autism advocate, to discuss Susan’s journey of self-discovery following her late autism diagnosis. Susan shares insights into growing up feeling misunderstood, the challenges of navigating neurotypical expectations, and the transformative impact of learning to embrace her autistic identity. This dialogue sheds light on the importance of valuing neurodiversity and how authentic listening can build stronger connections. Perfect for parents, educators, and anyone wanting to understand autism from an insider’s perspective. Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired occupational therapist. Her passion is the brain, and the company's mission is to help people connect with autistic individuals through understanding their differences. For more information, please subscribe, watch our informative videos, and go to www.makingsenseofautism.com. For our free course go here: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/neuro-strengths-in-autism Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.facebook.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.pinterest.com/makingsenseofautism/

In this discussion, Staci Neustadt, SLP and CEO of Making Sense of Autism, speaks with Susan Golubock, an autistic retired occupational therapist, about supporting autistic children with compassion while holding them accountable for essential "have-to do's." Together, they explore how to foster understanding and empathy without sacrificing the boundaries and problem-solving skills that children need. Susan provides valuable insights from the autistic perspective on why balancing empathy with accountability helps children develop safe and constructive responses to challenging situations. This conversation is a helpful guide for parents, therapists, and caregivers working to support autistic children in a balanced, compassionate way. FREEBIE! Click this link to support problem-solving in a way that supports your autistic clients: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/problem-solving Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired occupational therapist. Her passion is the brain, and the company's mission is to help people connect with autistic individuals through understanding their differences. For more information, please subscribe, watch our informative videos, and go to www.makingsenseofautism.com. For our free course go here: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/neuro-strengths-in-autism Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.facebook.com/making.sense.of.autism https://www.pinterest.com/makingsenseofautism/