Learn Play Thrive
Values
Listening to Autistic Voices
We listen to autistic voices and recognize that autistic adults are the real experts on autism. All courses are either developed by or reviewed by autistic professionals.
Respect for Neurodiversity
We respect the differences of neurodivergent people, while acknowledging their barriers to thriving in our current world. We do not teach or condone practices that promote masking or violate the bodily autonomy of our clients.
Openness to Change
We are committed to continually updating our beliefs and content as we listen, learn, and grow.
Value for Our Community
We aim to provide the highest level of value and support for our customers and our guest instructors.
Meet your
Instructors
Lydia X. Z. Brown
Lydia X. Z. Brown
J.D., Esq.
FINANCIAL: Lydia receives a salary from the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, Georgetown University (including the federally-funded University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities), and American University. Lydia is also the owner/principal of an independent consulting firm, Mycelia Groundwork LLC and receives compensation for their work.
NON-FINANCIAL: Lydia is an unpaid executive director of the Autistic People of Color Fund. They are also currently a candidate in a partisan election for the Maryland House of Delegates, running as a Democrat. Lydia is autistic and has friends and colleagues who are autistic, as well as being a caregiver/support person to other autistic people.
Caroline Musselwhite
Caroline Musselwhite
Ed.D., CCC-SLP
FINANCIAL: Caroline receives royalty for the sale of products from Building Wings and the Attainment Company. She is the author of numerous books on Teachers Pay Teachers and receives royalty for their sale.
NON-FINANCIAL: No disclosures.
Kelly Mahler
Kelly Mahler
OTD, OTR/L
FINANCIAL: Kelly receives commission from Learn Play Thrive, LLC for the sale of the SLP Neurodiversity Summit and the OT Neurodiversity Summit. Kelly is owner of Mahler OT services and receives compensation for speaking services as well as the sales of her self-published resources.
NON-FINANCIAL: Kelly has friends, family members, and colleagues who are autistic.
Kim Clairy
Kim Clairy
MSOT, OTR/L
FINANCIAL: Kim receives commission from Learn Play Thrive, LLC for the sale of the SLP Neurodiversity Summit and the OT Neurodiversity Summit.
NON-FINANCIAL: Kim is autistic and has friends and colleagues who are autistic.
Alexandria Zachos
Alexandria Zachos
M.S., CCC-SLP
FINANCIAL: Alexandria receives commission for the OT Neurodiversity Summit and for the SLP Neurodiversity Summit from Learn Play Thrive. Alexandria is the owner of Meaningful Speech and receives a salary. Alexandria is the owner of Social Butterfly, Inc. and receives a salary.
NON-FINANCIAL: Alexandria has friends and colleagues who are Autistic.
Greg Santucci
Greg Santucci
MS, OTR/L
FINANCIAL: Greg receives commission from Learn Play Thrive, LLC for the sale of the OT Neurodiversity Summit. Greg is the owner of Power Play Pediatric Therapy and receives a salary.
NON-FINANCIAL: Greg has friends and colleagues who are autistic.
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