Our Philosophy

Prospect was created to provide communication therapy and coaching through a neuro-affirming and neuro-inclusive lens.

We’re still waiting for the rest of the world to learn how to validate and support neurodivergent folx in so many areas— in social relationships, in the community, and in the workplace.

In the meantime, we’re here to help with social and communication needs in whatever way you’d like… and make it all a little bit easier.

Our approach

Our approach to all services is centered on using a strengths-based model, and making each individual feel comfortable and validated.

We emphasize the importance of a personalized experience, taking note of sensory needs, emotional regulation needs, and learning and communication styles.

We aim to create an optimal environment for learning new skills by first meeting sensory and emotional regulation needs. For example, exploring sound and light accommodations, access to fidgets and other types of sensory input, acknowledging stims as regulation, access to safe foods, and so much more.

When working with autistic gestalt language learners, we use the Natural Language Aquisition (NLA) framework, gestalts and echolalia are fully acknowledged as communication and built upon to expand language development. Additionally, we incorporate likes and sources of joy, such as special interests, stims, and gestalts into therapy.

Additionally, we fully support neurodivergent people who desire to learn ‘normative’ social skills related to forming relationships with family, peers, and dates, as well as in the workplace.

Neuro-affirming services vs. traditional services

Neuro-affirming speech language therapy or coaching focuses on embracing autonomy, authenticity, and validating lived experiences.

Traditional services for neurodivergent children and adults may focus on meeting neurotypical societal expectations… like encouraging masking, tolerating sensory discomfort, attempting to ‘fix’ sensory behaviors like stimming, etc.