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Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids with Izzy Judd · May 12, 2025 · 44 min

What Does Compassionate Communication Look Like? With Dr Donia Fahim

Izzy is joined by Dr. Donia Fahim — a leading expert in speech and language therapy and behaviour analysis. Together, they explore the power of communication and share practical, compassionate ways to create inclusive environments at home and in schools. Topics include: when to discuss diagnosis with your child, techniques for communicating with non-speaking children, and how to empower and encourage self advocacy. You can find Dr Donia Fahim's book, here: https://doniafahim.com/book/ Chapters: 10:11 - The Role of Speech and Language Therapy 13:36 - Compassionate Communication & Listening 22:24 - Non-Speaking Children 27:08 - Supporting Siblings 35:34 - Encouraging Self-Advocacy 41:04 - How Schools Can Improve Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell Producer: Connor Gani Production Coordinator: Vic Amott Video Editor: Alistair Nolan Social Media: Oliver Francis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Izzy is joined by Dr. Donia Fahim — a leading expert in speech and language therapy and behaviour analysis. Together, they explore the power of communication and share practical, compassionate ways to create inclusive environments at home and in schools. Topics include: when to discuss diagnosis with your child, techniques for communicating with non-speaking children, and how to empower and encourage self advocacy.

You can find Dr Donia Fahim's book, here: https://doniafahim.com/book/

Chapters:

10:11 - The Role of Speech and Language Therapy

13:36 - Compassionate Communication & Listening

22:24 - Non-Speaking Children

27:08 - Supporting Siblings

35:34 - Encouraging Self-Advocacy

41:04 - How Schools Can Improve

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letstalkndkids

Email: hello@letstalkndkids.com

Lets Talk Neurodivergent Kids is a Viral Tribe Entertainment Production

Executive Producers: James Carpenter & Jon O’Donnell

Producer: Connor Gani

Production Coordinator: Vic Amott

Video Editor: Alistair Nolan

Social Media: Oliver Francis

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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