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Join Leta, Amanda, and guest Jason Heffler on the Leta’s Tap Styles this Friends’ Friday. Jason joins us to discuss his children’s book, Tongue Tied. Tongue Tied is the story of Cadence, a chameleon who is shy and is often bullied for her speech impediment. Jason based Cadence’s story on his experiences with stuttering and bullying.

Through personal stories, we explore the effects of bullying, and why speech impediments don’t need to be “fixed”, but need to be understood and accepted.

Visit Jason's website to connect and to purchase a copy of Tongue Tied for yourself https://tonguetied.unicornplatform.page/

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In this episode of Leta’s Tap Styles, hosts Leta and Amanda welcome back Jennifer Celeste Briggs. Jennifer joins us to discuss the transformative Son Rise Program, and how it helped her with her daughter, Sarah. This enriching conversation goes in-depth into how the Son Rise Program helped Jennifer nurture Sarah's unique needs, celebrate Sarah’s quirks, and foster a loving and humorous connection. We delve into the importance of having a village to support parents and their autistic children, the importance of personalized education methods, and how respecting Sarah's individuality helped Sarah grow as a person. Don’t forget to check out Jennifer’s book, “Watching Sarah Rise”, for an even more detailed account of Jennifer’s journey.

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In this episode of the Leta’s Tap Styles Podcast, Leta and Amanda look at Leta’s Five Least Favorite Costumes, and the roll Leta’s complex sensory issues had on the list. They discuss the lack of understanding and knowledge most dance teachers have about sensory issues, and how those can affect a dancer’s ability to perform onstage. They touch on the challenges faced by autistic kids in traditional dance environments, emphasizing the importance of understanding the spectrum of sensory sensitivities. The episode also delves into Leta's personal experiences with various recital costumes, counting down her Top Five Most Hated Costumes, and discussing why they caused discomfort and explaining how these issues impact performance. The discussion aims to raise awareness among dance studio owners, teachers, and neurotypical parents to better accommodate the needs of neurodivergent dancers.

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