Andi Putt, M.S., CCC-SLP
Andi Putt, also known as Mrs. Speechie P, is an Autistic Speech Language Pathologist specializing in team-based Autism evaluations and neuro-affirming support. She is dedicated to empowering families and helping Autistic children understand and embrace their authentic selves while also advocating for each individual’s unique needs. When she’s not advocating for others, you can find her indulging in a good book, planning her next travel adventure, procrastinating literally anything, or enjoying time with her family.
Laura Petix, OTR/L
As a licensed pediatric Occupational Therapist and neurodivergent mom, I’m passionate about advocating for neurodiversity inclusion. Through my expertise and personal journey, I help parents understand how the nervous system shapes behavior and share strategies to support kids in their daily lives.
Katie Zelinski, OTR/L
Katie is a pediatric Occupational Therapist specializing in sensory processing and regulation. She is founder of The Well-Balanced OT, an online platform offering mentorship, education and resources to help therapists and parents build their confidence and knowledge.
Marge Blanc, M.A., CCC-SLP
Marge has been a pediatric SLP for 50 years and reports that she has loved every minute of it! Her non-profit clinic has now morphed into an educational center which is the home of Natural Language Acquisition, the protocol derived from her 15 years of research with gestalt language processors.
Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC
Dr. Destiny Huff, LPC is a late-diagnosed military spouse and mother of two neurodivergent children. She is also a licensed professional counselor and non-attorney special education advocate who helps parents advocate for their neurodivergent learners at the IEP tables and trains schools, organizations and parents on how to better support neurodivergent learners mental health in the school setting.
Nicole Casey, MS, CCC-SLP
Nicole Casey is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with a passion for child led, neuro-affirming therapy. She is the founder of The Child-Led SLP, where she specializes in supporting autistic children, gestalt language processors, and their families. Nicole is dedicated to empowering parents and professionals with tools to nurture authentic communication, honor multimodal expression, and build meaningful connections.
Laura Hayes, MS, CCC-SLP
Laura Hayes is a Speech Language Pathologist with a specialization in augmentative and alternative communication. She has over 15 years of AAC experience in both school and medical settings.
She can be followed for more resources and ideas on implementation and support for AAC at her website: www.tinyurl.com/aacinnovations and on Instagram @aac_innovations.
Adina Levy, MSLP (Hons), B.A. (Linguistics)
Adina Levy is an AuDHDer (Autistic and ADHDer), Speech Pathologist, Professional Educator, Podcaster and Business Coach based in Sydney, Australia. She has worked with Autistic and ND children, their families, and their communities since 2012. Adina teaches and shares about Neurodiversity Affirming Practice, drawing on her personal and professional experiences, as well as the lived experiences of diverse neurodivergent people, to support a deeper acceptance of neurodivergent children’s unique interests, passions, individual strengths, and support needs.
Amanda Mathers, OTR/L
Alisha Grogan, MOT, OTR/L
Alisha Grogan is a licensed occupational therapist with 20 years experience in pediatrics with a passion for treating feeding and sensory differences in children. She has worked in a variety of settings including Early Intervention, Schools, and Outpatient. She began YourKidsTable.com in 2012, has created several AOTA approved online courses, and has a monthly membership focused on regulation for parents.
Victoria Matkowski, SLP
Victoria Matkowski A.K.A. Tor is a neurodiversity-affirming pediatric speech-language pathologist with 13 years of experience. She has a particular interest in and passion for supporting Gestalt Language Processors. Tor believes therapy starts with connection and promotes using all communication modalities. She provides clinic-based and in-home therapy, virtual parent coaching sessions, and has a YouTube channel called Playtime with Tor, that is specifically intended to support Gestalt Language Processors.
Kerri Ciskowski, MOTR/L, Certified Expert Level DIRFloortime
Kerri is an enthusiastic Pediatric Occupational Therapist with 19 years of experience, including expertise in DIRFloortime. She is a dedicated lifelong learner who thrives on in-depth knowledge and strives to exceed expectations for the families she supports. She lives an active and fulfilling life in New Jersey with her husband and three energetic boys, enjoying a busy, and often loud, household.
Gráinne Warren, Accredited Play Therapist
Gráinne Warren is an accredited play therapist with a specialisation in supporting neurodivergent children and families. As an Autistic and ADHD professional, Gráinne’s work is deeply rooted in neuroaffirming practices, offering education, and therapeutic support tailored to the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals. Through her compassionate, personalised approach, Gráinne helps foster understanding, empowerment, and authentic self-expression for both children and their families.
Dr. Brenna Hicks, PhD, LMHC-S, RPT
Dr. Brenna Hicks, PhD, LMHC-S, RPT is a licensed, private-practice play therapist and owner of The Kid Counselor Center in the Tampa Bay area. Brenna has been blogging and podcasting about play therapy and parenting since 2006. Her newest podcast, Play Therapy Podcast, has become the epicenter for Child-Centered Play Therapists worldwide. She has been featured in The New York Times, and on CNN and iVillage. She has taught for the University of Wyoming and the University of South Florida, and authored the book, Device Detox: A Parent’s Guide To Reducing Usage, Preventing Tantrums, And Raising Happier Kids. A native Floridian, she loves the beach, the sun, and Rays baseball with her husband and son.
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