
Hosted by Nicole Casey, speech-language pathologist and founder of The Child-Led SLP, Let Them Lead is the go-to podcast for professionals and caregivers who want to support autistic kids with respect, trust, and connection. Each week, we explore child-led, neuroaffirming approaches to communication, play, and therapy—centered around the belief that autistic kids deserve communication partners who... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 83 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationParentingKids & Family | |||

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A few years ago, Nicole worked with a little boy who loved the... more
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Most of us have referenced the Communication Bill of Rights, printed it out, maybe hung it on the office wall. But how many of us have actually sat with what each right means in ... more
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A 19-year-old found the autism assessment report written about him at 15, and reading it made him feel like a stranger had published a list of everything wrong with him. That post sparked ... more
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A fellow SLP told Nicole a story she has not been able to shake: a room full of autistic adults sitting in front of their dinner, food in plain sight, not eating. Not becau... more
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Nicole presents information in such a clear and well-organized way. After every episode, I’m finding myself writing down notes and ideas to implement. The more I listen, the more passionate I feel about my work with autistic students. Thanks for such an amazing resource!
As a newly trained DIR/Floortime provider, stepping into a child-led approach has brought moments of imposter syndrome. Nicole offers practical, thoughtful, and deeply insightful ideas for connecting with autistic kids in the most authentic ways. This podcast is helping me regain my confidence as a clinician! Her guidance is informative, yet warm and approachable…like having a conversation with a trusted coworker or a good friend.
I have learnt SO much from this podcast. Nicole has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She isn’t afraid to tell it like it is and share how she’s improved her practise over the years. I love the honesty, the humour and the compassion she brings to each episode. She inspires me to ‘do better because I know better’ and to ‘let them lead’.
I initially tuned into this podcast to gather more information on sensory regulation to enhance communication. However, as I listened, I realized that I utilize many of these accommodations myself, including loops. I find that I focus better when I'm wearing my Beats headphones, which provided me with valuable insights for both my children and myself.
This podcast has been so helpful in understanding GLP. What I have learned from this podcast has been invaluable. I shared with all my coworkers and several parents. Please don’t be done! Please keep making more episodes. We need you!
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A practical, empathy-driven show that centers child-led, neuroaffirming approaches to communication and therapy for autistic kids. Across recent episodes, hosts critique traditional, deficit-focused methods and highlight autonomy, multimodal communication, and relational safety, with concrete strategies for AAC, Gestalt language processing, and everyday classroom or home settings. The show often spotlights real-life stories, implementation tips, and practical resources (like summits and ongoing communities) that help listeners translate theory into respectful, effective practice. A standout theme is reducing gatekeeping and embracing collaboration with autistic children, families, and professionals to foster lasting skills and genuine conne... more
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