Updated Neurodiversity-Affirming Whole Body Listening Larry: An Interview with Elizabeth Sautter

CALM AND CONNECTED - EPISODE 122

In this episode I am joined by Speech Language Pathologist Elizabeth A. Sautter to talk about ‘Whole body Listening Larry’. For our communities to evolve and grow, we have to constantly look at ourselves, the way we speak and how and what we teach children in schools about diversity.  Not every brain is created biologically the same, so why do we think we could learn, listen, work or play the same way? I hope this episode opens your mind up to the positivity and brilliance that comes from people with neurodiverse brains.


The topics we cover in this episode are;

  • What is ‘Whole body Listening Larry’? 

  • How has ‘Whole body Listening Larry’ changed over the years?

  • What is on the new poster?

  • How Elizabeth was trained to be a Speech Language Pathologist

  • What masking can look like

  • How can a teacher deal with so many children with so many different needs?

  • What is neurodiversity? 

  • What is neurodivergent?

  • Thoughts on the name ‘ADHD’?

  • Elizabeth's coping skills

About The Guest - Elizabeth Sautter

Elizabeth A. Sautter, M.A., CCC-Speech Language Pathologist, is an international speaker, author, and trainer with expertise in social-emotional learning and executive functioning. She is a co-author of the original Whole Body Listening Larry series and poster. She collaborates on the Zones of Regulation curriculum as a presenter and co-author of Zones products, including children’s books, card decks, and games. She has authored the parent activity book, Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick along with two card decks for social-emotional support for parents. She has co-created an online course for parents and is passionate about supporting families (just like hers) with additional needs.

Get the Free Updated Version of the Whole Body Listening Poster at everydayregulation.com

Elizabeth’s website: Elizabethsautter.com

Instagram: instagram.com/elizabeth.sautter

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethSautterMACCCSLP

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And remember, do not forget about yourself, take a few minutes for you and have a little fun!

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