The Playful Lens

Embracing Diversity in Play with Amy Collins

The Playful Lens

Show Notes

✨Shaping minds, connections and creativity through play, playfulness and playful learning for all✨

Welcome to The Playful Lens - the podcast where curiosity, creativity and coffee fuel big conversations about learning, wellbeing and play.

Hosted by Gillian (@the_glitter_and_coffee_teacher) and Helena (@experiential.wellbeing).

In this episode of The Playful Lens, Amy Collins, Speech and Language Therapist, joins Gillian and Helena and delves into the transformative power of play in supporting neurodivergent children. Through insightful discussions, they uncover how playful interactions not only foster connection and regulation but also allow children to express themselves genuinely within their unique worlds. This episode offers valuable perspectives on embracing diversity in play and understanding its critical role in nurturing a child's development and well-being.

You can find Amy on Instagram @amycslt

Follow the conversation on Instagram @the_playful_lens_podcast and subscribe wherever you listen!

We hope you enjoy Gillian and Helena [email protected]

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