AutPlay Therapy: Working with Neurodivergent Children & Families | Dr. Robert Jason Grant

In this special episode, Lisa Dion welcomes Dr. Robert Jason Grant, creator of AutPlay® Therapy, for an insightful conversation about supporting the mental health needs of neurodivergent children and their families through an integrative play therapy approach.

Dr. Grant is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Consultant, Trainer, and Neurodiversity Advocate with expertise in sensory differences, Autism, ADHD, play therapy theories, and group work. His development of AutPlay® Therapy has provided therapists with a neurodiversity-affirming framework for working with children in a way that honors their unique experiences and play preferences.

💡 What you’ll learn in this episode:

🧩 How and why Robert developed AutPlay® Therapy—and how to integrate it into your work with children who have sensory differences.

🧠 A deeper understanding of neurodivergence—and the connection between neurodivergent and neurotypical experiences.

🔍 What the Neurodiversity Paradigm is—and how to put it into practice in a meaningful way.

❤️ How to create a therapeutic space where children feel truly seen, valued, and respected.

🎭 The importance of “play preferences”—and how honoring a child’s unique way of engaging in play can create a safer, more effective therapeutic experience.

🌍 Ways to incorporate neurodiversity-affirming practices into your play therapy work.

🌟 This episode will expand your understanding of how to work with neurodivergent children in a way that is compassionate, affirming, and deeply effective. You’ll also feel Robert’s profound empathy and commitment to making play therapy a space where all children—both neurodivergent and neurotypical—can thrive.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation! 🎧

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