Play2Pod

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From Dr Ruth Glynne-Owen, founder of the Blue Sky Autism Project and creator of the Play2Talk therapy model comes Play2Pod, a podcast for parents, carers, families and friends of toddlers who may be experiencing some developmental challenges. It is a platform to share some amazing stories of hope from families who have been on the long journey to diagnosis for their little one. We will also be sharing interviews and advice from experts in autism, early intervention and speech and communication therapy from all over the world. Come and join us as we talk about what helps, what hurts and how we can all continue to smash through the glass ceilings that we encounter along the way! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/play2pod.
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Holiday Special- Our Xmas SINGle

Dec 19 2023 5 mins

We recorded an Xmas Single! In this short holiday special we share our super duper holiday song 'Snow is Falling' featuring Katie T on lead vocals, our Play2Talk nursery pupils and Blue our therapy dog on backing!! We hope you enjoy it.It can be downloaded here on our nursery websiteSnow is Falling- By Katie T and the Play2Talk Kids - Play2Talk Nurseryand it will be available from

Episode 2: Making Sense of the Sensory (Holiday Special)

Dec 19 2023 21 mins

In this episode Dr Ruth makes sense of the sensory issues that may present for young children with developmental delays. We talk about the 7 sensory systems and the ways in which some children may have difficulty processing certain input, but be super motivated by others. Understanding that all children have a unique sensory profile helps those around them develop fun play activiti

Episode 1: All Play is Play!!

Nov 23 2023 25 mins

In this long awaited first episode of Series 3, Dr Ruth Glynne-Owen talks about the importance of recognising the value of ALL types of Play and shares strategies and ideas from the highly successful Play2Talk and other evidence based early intervention approaches that value play as a highly effective teaching tool. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.ac

Series 3 Intro- COMING SOON!

Jan 24 2023 3 mins

Series 3 of Play2Pod is coming soon! On Feb 23rd our successful podcast will be launching it's 3rd series. This time Dr Ruth will be looking closely at services and support in the UK and focusing on practical tips and strategies to help with speech development, play skills, social communication, food flexibility, sleep issues, behaviour and toilet training. You name it- we can cove

Play2Pod Special- Professor Sally Rogers

Dec 02 2021 45 mins

In this Play2Pod Meet the Experts Special we have the abslute honour of talking to a long time friend and hero of ours, Professor Sally Rogers. With over 40 years of experience in autism research, early identification and intervention, Professor Rogers is an esteemed expert in the field.We talk about the development of the Early Start Denver Model and the impact this approach has h

Episode 5 : Professor Liz Laugeson and the PEERS programme

Oct 07 2021 45 mins

This week we speak to Professor Liz Laugeson, creator of the PEERS model and director and founder of the UCLA PEERS clinic about teaching social skills to children and young people who may need a little help to navigate the social world. We discuss the importance of ecologically valid social skills for children and young people on the autism spectrum and the ways these support inte

Episode 4: Naomi Angoff Chedd 'Stop and Play the Air Guitar!'

Sep 30 2021 49 mins

This week we speak to Naomi Angoff Chedd who is a Licenced Mental Health Counsellor, Board Chartered and Licenced Behaviour Analyst and Director of Counselling at www.counslr.comShe is also Mom to a young person with additional needs.We talk about Naomi's work in the autism field, where she has a wealth of experience in supporting families pre and post diagnosis. We discuss what hu

Episode 3: Dr Karen Levine and Attacking Anxiety!

Sep 22 2021 43 mins

In this episode we talk to Dr Karen Levine, author of the Replays approach and specialist in treating anxiety in children with developmental challenges. Originally based in Boston, and now Maine, Karen has been an adviser to the Blue Sky Autism Project since meeting Dr Ruth at their ESDM training at the MIND Institute in 2010. We have been lucky enough to be trained in Replays by K

Episode 2: Dr Yvonne Bruinsma Instepping into NDBI!

Sep 15 2021 49 mins

In this episode we speak to our amazing friend Dr Yvonne Bruinsma who is founder and director of InStepps (IN STEPPS | ABA PRT NDBI Autism Therapy Services) an ever expanding behavioural therapy service working with families across Southern California and beyond!We talk about the evidence for and positive impact of using naturalistic, developmental, behavioural interventions (NDBI)

Episode 1: Dr Amanda Di Gangi and Play B A

Sep 08 2021 33 mins

Kicking off series 2 of Play2Pod- Meet the Experts we speak to Dr Amanda Di Gangi, Associate Clinical Professor at Arizona State University and researcher in infant and toddler play based ABA. We talk research, misconceptions of ABA and the power of science and play! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/play2pod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr