Supporting Neurodivergent Kids Through Play & Connection

In this insightful episode of Bright Conversations, host Shontaye Glover Jones welcomes Polina Shkadron, a trauma-certified Speech-Language Pathologist, to explore the power of play, relationships, and brain-based strategies in supporting neurodivergent children.

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In this insightful episode of Bright Conversations, host Shontaye Glover Jones welcomes Polina Shkadron, a trauma-certified Speech-Language Pathologist, to explore the power of play, relationships, and brain-based strategies in supporting neurodivergent children.

Polina brings over 15 years of experience working with children with communication challenges, autism, ADHD, feeding difficulties, and more. She breaks down complex ideas in a relatable way, offering practical tools that families and educators can use right away.

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Guests

Polina Shkadron
MA, CCC-SLP, MSNE, CTP, ADHD-RSP

Learning Objectives

1. Define emotional dysregulation and identify its impact on neurodivergent children.
2. Explain how play-based interventions support language and cognitive development.
3. Apply relationship-centered strategies to promote co-regulation and communication.

Agenda

2 minutes	Introductions
25 minutes	Examining and understanding neurodivergence: ADHD, Autism, and Avoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
20 minutes	The impact of relationship-based therapy
10 minutes	The Power of Play
3 minutes	Final thoughts & conclusion

Disclosures

Financial:	Shontaye Glover Jones and Polina Shkradon have no financial relationships to disclose.
Non-financial:	Shontaye Glover Jones and Polina Shkradon have no non-financial relationships to disclose.
Content:	Shontaye and Polina have no additional content information to disclose.

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In this insightful episode of Bright Conversations, trauma-certified SLP Polina Shkadron explores how play and relationships can be powerful tools in supporting neurodivergent children in therapy. Register to access the full episode in your dashboard and submit for ASHA CEUs.

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