Week 1: Neurodiversity-Affirming Care

Written By Jody Vaynshtok

As we kick off this year’s National Speech-Language-Hearing Month celebration, we turn to learning and growing as neurodiversity-affirming providers.

Every brain communicates differently, and that matters. Neurodiversity reminds us that differences in communication, learning, and processing are natural variations, not deficits to “fix.”

At Sound, we focus on:

  • Supporting strengths

  • Honoring different communication styles

  • Meeting individuals where they are

Affirming care starts with listening and we are here to listen to you and learn how we can continue to grow as neurodiversity-affirming clinicians. Share your stories of feeling support from the providers you've worked with in the comments below.

Jody Vaynshtok
Jody is a California-licensed speech language pathologist with eight years of industry and clinical experience. She has worked with both adult and pediatric populations during her time at private practice, birth-to-three, and hospital facilities. She is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a variety of communication and cognitive disorders. In addition, Jody has a passion for working with adults looking to achieve clearer communication. Jody received her BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences and MS in Medical Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington. She was a part of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford’s cleft and craniofacial clinic participating in the multidisciplinary assessment and treatment of children born with craniofacial abnormalities. She holds a staff position at UCSF and is the lead speech language pathologist for the department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery’s Hearing Loss Clinic. When she's not busy having fun with her clients Jody enjoys spending time with her husband, Anton, friends and family. And if she's not headed out somewhere fun for dinner, you might find her at Bar Method working out!
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