What special interests can look like

Written By Lia Douglas

l've shared previously about special interests! I can picture that one client who is always holding an object in his hand, the one who ONLY plays with Lightening McQueen and toys from The cars ,and the child who talks about his favorite video game ALL the time which happens to be Fortnite! The young adult who is passionate about politics and war and spends time advocating and is greatly affected by social injustice. The client who knows every dinosaur name and all their facts, and the little one who LOVES colors and numbers! I always use special interests in my sessions because WHY NOT?

That is their current passion and if I'm going to be child led then that means supporting their special interests! Special interests often turn in to career paths, jobs or volunteer positions.

Lia Douglas

Lia Douglas is a dedicated speech-language pathologist with 29 years of experience, specializing in neurodivergent-affirming speech therapy practices. Over five years ago, she founded Beach Speech Pediatric Therapy in Gulf Shores, AL, where she provides compassionate, individualized care to children and their families. Lia is deeply passionate about fostering inclusivity and equipping families with positive, affirming strategies to support their children’s unique strengths and communication needs. Her commitment to creating supportive environments where every child can thrive has made her a trusted advocate and resource in the community.

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