Complex Kids, Simple Solutions
Complex Kids, Simple Solutions
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Complex Kid, Simple Solutions is the go-to podcast for parents raising neurodivergent and medically complex kids. Hosted by Michelle Choairy, a seasoned advocate and mom of a complex child, this podcast delivers clear, actionable strategies to help you navigate the chaos with confidence.Each episode breaks down overwhelming challenges into simple, practical solutions—whether it’s advocating for your child, navigating the school system, or finding the right support team. You’ll hear expert insights, real-life stories, and empowering advice to help you become your child’s best advocate while keeping your own sanity intact.Because raising a complex kid is hard—but finding solutions doesn’t have to be.🎧 Subscribe now and start turning challenges into victories!
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The podcast dives into various topics such as advocacy strategies, communication methods, and wellness for parents, featuring episodes like navigating school systems, sensory needs in speech therapy, and balancing self-care while raising complex kids. The focus is on turning challenging experiences into manageable solutions, offering listeners actionable advice and insights.
Complex Kid, Simple Solutions is the go-to podcast for parents raising neurodivergent and medically complex kids. Hosted by Michelle Choairy, a seasoned advocate and mom of a complex child, this podcast delivers clear, actionable strategies to help you navigate the chaos with confidence.
Each episode breaks down overwhelming challenges into simple, practical solutions—whether it’s advocating for your child, navigating the school system, or finding the right support team. You’ll hear expert insights, real-life stories, and empowering advice to help you become your child’s best advocate while keeping your own sanity intact.
Because raising a complex kid is hard—but finding solutions doesn’t have to be.
🎧 Subscribe now and start turning challenges into victories!
In this conversation, Michelle sits down with Andréane Gaulin, a rare dual-licensed SLP + BCBA, to unpack the gut-wrenching moment many parents of neurodivergent kids face: when their toddler still isn’t talking—and no one seems to have real answers.
Andréane shares:
🧠 Why “wait and see” is often the wrong advice. Pediatricians mean well, but if your child isn’t talking by two, it’s not “just a phase.” Early intervention can rewire outcomes—but only if you start early.
🗣️ The speech therapist’s secret skill: decoding behavior. Apraxia, ADHD, autism, GI issues—these can all show up as “bad behavior” when in fact, they’re a cry for help from a child who literally can’t say what they need.
🎯 What makes a great SLP—and how to find one. Why “Do you treat apraxia?” isn’t enough. The better question? “How do you treat apraxia—and how is that different from other approaches?”
🧰 AAC, sign language & multimodal tools that don’t delay speech. Whether your child signs “more,” taps a speech device, or gestures with foam letters, Andréane explains how every form of communication lays the groundwork for verbal breakthroughs.
📚 Inside the IEP room. Andréane has attended dozens of school meetings—and shares exactly why having your private SLP on the call (and in sync with the school therapist) can make or break your child’s support plan.
Quote to tape on the fridge:
“If someone doesn’t love your child the way they are—go find the people who do.”
Whether you're dealing with missed milestones, medical gaslighting, or meltdowns that make you question everything, Andréane’s message is clear: Speech is never “just” speech. It’s connection. And no child is too complex to communicate.
👤 About Andréane Gaulin, CCC-SLP, BCBA
Andréane Gaulin is a bilingual, neurodiversity-affirming speech-language pathologist and board-certified behavior analyst based in Orange County, CA. She specializes in treating children with complex communication needs, including autism, childhood apraxia of speech, and ADHD. She is the founder of Speech Point
, a multidisciplinary clinic that blends SLP and ABA strategies to meet each child where they are.
🔗 Connect with Andréane
• LinkedIn: Andréane Gaulin, CCC-SLP, BCBA
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Listen to this episode and more at
https://wisdom4complexkids.com/complexkidssimplesolutions
🎧 Connect with Michelle:
Website: www.wisdom4complexkids.com
Instagram: @michellechoairy
Join the community: Wisdom 4 Complex Kids Facebook Group
💌 Have a question or want to share your story? Email Michelle at [email protected]
🧠 Want simple tools that actually work?
Download the free advocacy toolkit: wisdom4complexkids.com/the-ultimate-advocacy-toolkit-pdf
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