Neuroversity provides a space to educate ourselves and others about neurodiversity, to elevate the experiences of the neurodivergent, to be a source of support for members and allies of this community, and to help move the culture towards valuing and including diverse neurological conditions. This is a space where questions are welcomed and encouraged and honoring individual experiences is the number one rule.
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Audiologist Dr. Ruth Reisman from Urban Hearing and Hearing Loss Coach Carly Sygrove have joined forces to bring you the Happy Hearing Podcast, a podcast series focused on the psychological and therapeutic aspects of managing hearing disorders. They use their shared experience with hearing loss and hearing disorders to connect with their audience and bring forth speakers that will add true value to the path less traveled to hearing healthcare.
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Podcasts from the Oxford Study of Children's Communications Impairments particularly focusing on Professor Dorothy Bishop's research. The primary aim of it is to increase our understanding of why some children have specific language impairment (SLI), a condition diagnosed when the child has unusual difficulty in language acquisition, despite normal development in other areas. "The approach taken in this programme is to obtain convergent evidence using a range of methods and populations. The ...
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What is going on in schools? Are we meeting the needs of all students? What questions should we be asking? I'm Kaycee, a long time educator, adult with ADHD, parent, and founder of ReorientED Advocacy. I love talking to people about topics that add to our understanding of parenting and education, so we can work together to support all learners. I call it "backward planning for adulting" and have a particular passion for increasing independence in twice exceptional students, those with ADHD, ...
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SLD 101: Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
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This is the second of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs. Part two is about Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Auditory processing disorder, APD for short, is when the brain has trouble interpreting sounds or language. It is a central nervous …
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Episode 9 - Amplifying Humanity with Natalie Stephenson
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Meet Natalie Stephenson, a London-based Audiologist who provides hearing care for adults with a learning disability, adults with dementia, and children. Natalie’s area of passion is how we support those who perpetually fall through the cracks for their hearing needs, such as those with learning disabilities.…
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This is the first of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs. Part one is about Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. Dysgraphia is a learning disability that impacts writing abilities. And we’re not talking about just having poor handwriting, this goes well beyond that. Dysgraphia can a…
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Episode 8 - Talking Spinal Health and Hearing Health with Dr. Christian Russo
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The Happy Hearing podcast returns for an 8th episode, featuring special guest chiropractor Dr. Christian Russo. In this episode, we talk about spinal health and ask: Are spinal health and hearing health connected? We explore the potential advantages of chiropractic care for children with chronic ear infections and individuals experiencing vertigo. …
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"We don't need a handful of people doing inclusive education perfectly, we need millions of people doing it imperfectly." - Tim Villegas According to the Oxford Dictionary, inclusion is the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have p…
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In this episode of Neuroversity, host Jessica Kidwell chats with Jessica McCabe, the brains behind the "How to ADHD" YouTube channel and author of "How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working With Your Brain, Not Against It." Jessica started her channel as a way to understand her own diagnosis and it quickly became apparent that the information she …
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Episode 7 - The Future of Audiology and the Role of AI With Dr. Elena Weitz
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Dr. Reisman and hearing loss coach Carly Sygrove return for the first episode of the Happy Hearing Podcast in 2024. In this Episode, we interview audiologist and professor, Dr. Elena Kagan-Weitz, on the future of Audiology and the use of AI in education. You don't want to miss this dynamic podcast!
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Engage Their Senses and Minds: Sensory-Based Learning for Preschoolers
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From glitter bottles to yoga cards: here are some tips to stimulate all EIGHT senses. Yes, I said eight. Join me as I explore the world of sensory processing and share tips on creating a sensory-friendly classroom for preschool-aged children. Understanding the eight senses is crucial for enhancing the educational experience and well being for all c…
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Navigating Social Media Safely: Dr. Devorah Heitner’s Expert Advice for Neurodivergent Kids
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The digital world allows our children the opportunity to connect with people all over the place and all of a sudden they have a community. But how do we help our children find the line of privacy and how do we help ourselves find the line of privacy for our children? - Dr. Devorah Heitner Do you want your neurodivergent child to feel empowered and …
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Episode 6 - Talking Advocacy with Lyssy Pastrana
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Audiologist Dr. Ruth Reisman and Hearing Loss Coach, Carly Sygrove talk to cochlear implant (CI) recipient, Lyssy Pastrana, about her hearing loss journey and the importance of self-advocacy.
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Encore Episode in Honor of Grace's Birthday
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November 17th is a pretty important day in my household because it is my daughter Grace's birthday. And 17 years ago today it was Grace who started me on this journey of motherhood, and this journey of understanding neurodiversity more. This episode originally aired in April 2022-Autism Acceptance Month, but in honor of Grace, I wanted to re-visit …
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I don’t often see as much representation of Down Syndrome within the neurodivergent community, and since October is Down Syndrome Awareness month, I think that means now is the perfect time to expand our understanding. So fellow curious minds, let’s get started. In this episode we will learn: The three types of Down Syndrome The incidence of Down S…
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Episode 5 - Talking Tinnitus with Frieder Kühne
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Audiologist Dr. Ruth Reisman and Hearing Loss Coach, Carly Sygrove talk all things tinnitus with special guest, Frieder Kühne. Frieder is a tinnitus coach who helps people successfully manage their tinnitus. In this episode, Frieder talks about his own tinnitus journey, shares information on his support services, and offers some helpful tips for ti…
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WOW Series: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
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On this episode, it's a return to the Word of the Week (WOW) Series. In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, I'm focusing on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), which frequently co-occurs with ADHD. What is it? Why is it so frequently associated with ADHD? How does it impact individuals? How can you help? Additional resources to find out more: Dr. Megan…
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Episode 4 - Adaptability with Tiffany Storrs
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Join audiologist, Dr. Ruth Reisman and hearing loss coach, Carly Sygrove for the 4th installment of the Happy Hearing podcast. In this episode, they speak to hearing health advocate, actress, author, and ASL teacher Tiffany Storrs. Tiffany recently published her memoir, Adaptability, about her journey through infertility, hearing loss, cochlear i…
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Dr. Lynn Koegel on her latest book, "Hidden Brilliance: Unlocking the Intelligence of Autism"
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SEASON THREE PREMIERE!! What if the key to unlocking the brilliance of an autistic child lies in focusing on their strengths rather than their challenges? This episode, Jessica is joined by Dr. Lynn Koegel, a leading figure in autism education, who has passionately championed a shift from the deficit model to a strengths-based approach in teaching …
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Episode 3 - Auditory Processing Disorders
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Audiologist, Dr. Ruth Reisman, and hearing loss coach, Carly Sygrove are joined by special guest, Dr. Janie Morales. In this 3rd episode of the Happy Hearing podcast, they discuss all things Auditory Processing Disorders (APDs).
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Encore Episode: “Back to School: Smooth Transitions for Neurodivergent Families
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Summer school sessions are coming to an end, so why not re-visit a season one episode on “Back to School”? As the dog days of summer wind down, it’s time for many of us to turn our attention on to three dreaded words, “back to school”, or maybe they’re you’re favorite three words! Who am I to judge? One thing that is certain, it’s a transition, and…
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Summer Book Club: "Cassandra in Reverse" by Holly Smale
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In this session of Neuroversity Summer School, host Jessica Kidwell reviews Holly Smale's 'Cassandra in Reverse'. This book weaves the tale of Cassandra, a neurodivergent protagonist whose autism isn't her central focus, but a part of her multiple layers. From its take on autistic experiences to the author's own neurodiversity, this novel is a refr…
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Episode 2 - Hearing Loss and The Bachelor
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Join Dr. Ruth Reisman and Carly Sygrove in the second episode of the Happy Hearing podcast. Here they talk about reality TV shows with d/Deaf contestants, ear anatomy, and different types of hearing loss and auditory processing disorders.
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Decoding Language Preferences: A Deep Dive into Person-First and Identity-First Language in Neurodiversity
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Do you ever find yourself stumbling over the distinction between person-first and identity-first language? I certainly do. That's why the first session of Neuroversity Summer School is about the nuances of these two linguistic approaches, particularly in the context of neurodiversity. I revisited an interview I had from Season 1 Episode 5 with poli…
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***BONUS CONTENT*** It may be summer time for most of us, but the learning won't stop at Neuroversity! Join me as we get "back to basics" at Neuroversity with a special set of "Summer School Sessions" to get us through July and August and help prevent the dreaded summer slide of learning. Find out what types of episodes you can expect over the next…
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Happy Hearing Podcast: Episode 1 - Introductions
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Audiologist Dr. Ruth Reisman from Urban Hearing and Hearing Loss Coach, Carly Sygrove have joined forces to bring you Happy Hearing Podcast, a podcast series focused on the psychological and therapeutic aspects of managing hearing disorders. They used their shared experience with hearing loss and hearing disorders to connect with their audience and…
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Defying the Odds: How Ellen Busch Turned Her Dyslexia to Her Advantage
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Have you heard these myths about dyslexia? Myth #1: Dyslexia means you're not smart. Myth #2: Dyslexia is just a reading problem. Myth #3: Dyslexia is a childhood problem that you outgrow. These myths can be damaging to individuals with dyslexia, causing low self-esteem and a lack of empowerment. The truth is, dyslexia affects reading, writing, and…
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PDA: Shifting from ODD to Understanding, featuring Dr. Casey Ehrlich
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Meet Dr. Casey Ehrlich, a mother and researcher delving into the little-known condition called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). As she explains the complex nervous system response that triggers PDA, we're left wondering how many more people are suffering from this condition without proper recognition or support. In this episode, you will be abl…
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Supporting Neurodiversity in Public School Systems: A Conversation with Kristen Haynor, Neurodiversity Specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools
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The public school system in the United States has historically been built to support the success of one type of student: a typically developing student with average intellectual ability. And, unfortunately, any student who falls outside of this type has a much harder time thriving in a system that is not built for them. Fairfax County Public School…
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Conversation With Award Winning Author, Emily Barth Isler
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In this episode of Neuroversity, host Jessica Kidwell interviews Emily Barth Isler, a writer and sustainability beauty journalist who has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and synesthesia. They discuss Emily's experience with OCD before and after diagnosis, how she structures her life to live in partnership with OCD, and her neurodivergent identi…
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A Conversation with Emily Barth Isler About Her Award Winning Novel, AfterMath, And Neurodivergent Characters in Media.
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In this episode of Neuroversity, Jessica Kidwell interviews Emily Barth Isler, a former child actress and writer for YA short stories and plays as well as a sustainable beauty journalist. Emily also has OCD and synesthesia. In this first of a two episode conversation, Emily and Jessica discuss Emily's award-winning debut novel Aftermath which explo…
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"It's Already Autism Awareness Month Again?": An Encore Episode from S1
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It’s April, which means Autism Awareness Month. And April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. So I thought it would be a great time to re-visit episode 22 from Season 1, where I talk ALL about the complicated feelings this month can bring. There is a lot of background and history surrounding this month-and this episode was my attempt to learn a litt…
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Season 2 Premier! Autistic Burnout with Dr. Megan Anna Neff
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Welcome to Season 2! Today we are talking about "burnout". Specifically autistic burnout, and how it differs from neurotypical understanding of burnout. Joining me is Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a clinical psychologist working in Oregon. She specializes in working with neurodivergent adults and provides neurodivergent affirming assessments. And she has a …
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What better way to celebrate our first year than to revisit with our favorite guests! And we open with my two favorite guests EVER: Grace and Charlie Kidwell. But, I'm not just revisiting with the two guests that live with me, we hear from many of our incredible season one guests! And we also heard from listeners about what should be covered on sea…
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🎉Coming Soon! A Neuroversity Birthday Celebration🎉
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Neuroversity is celebrating ONE YEAR of elevating neurodivergent voices and experiences-and I think that is a call to celebrate! And what better way to celebrate than with a special birthday celebration. So coming soon, on 11/25/22, we will do just that! I will revisit some past guests, talk about episodes and topics I loved, as well as topics I ho…
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Whether you are finding this in October, for ADHD Awareness Month, or just coming across this episode now; consider this a great place to start in gaining an introduction to ADHD. In this episode you will learn: What is ADHD The prevalence of ADHD in the US and among boys vs girls The three type of ADHD The most common behaviors found within each t…
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What do you think of when you hear the word "masking"? Since it's October, perhaps your thoughts go to Halloween and costumes? Or perhaps, if you are into self-care, you may think of skin care? Or in our post COVID world, maybe you think of face masks? But none of those are the masking we are talking about in Neuroversity this week. In psychology, …
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Tourette Syndrome: A Conversation With Tourette Association of America Youth Ambassador and High School Senior, Saira Nagda
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Saira Nagda is a high school senior, looking towards her future and making a difference in her community. She is a captain of her Varsity Cross Country and Track Team. She is on the leadership board for her school's One Love Club, which educates students on what are healthy and unhealthy relationships. She founded the non-profit organization, RePla…
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): Building a Sensory Diet and What's Next for SPD
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*Disclaimer: if your child has been diagnosed with SPD, or you suspect they have SPD, the best place to begin with any type of diagnostic or treatment plans is with an Occupational Therapist trained in sensory integration. I am not an OT, and the information in this podcast series should not be used in any way to diagnose you or your child. In part…
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*Disclaimer: if your child has been diagnosed with SPD, or you suspect they have SPD, the best place to begin with any type of diagnostic or treatment plans is with an Occupational Therapist trained in sensory integration. I am not an OT, and the information in this podcast series should not be used in any way to diagnose you or your child. In part…
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*Disclaimer: if your child has been diagnosed with SPD, or you suspect they have SPD, the best place to begin with any type of diagnostic or treatment plans is with an Occupational Therapist trained in sensory integration. I am not an OT, and the information in this podcast series should not be used in any way to diagnose you or your child. Today s…
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As the dog days of summer wind down, it’s time for many of us to turn our attention on to three dreaded words, “back to school”, or maybe they’re you’re favorite three words! Who am I to judge? One thing that is certain, it’s a transition, and transitions do not always go smoothly. Especially in my neurodivergent household. But regardless of the ne…
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Anxiety, Depression, and the Neurodiversity Umbrella: A Conversation With My Son
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Turnabout is fair play they say, so..... Join me as I have a conversation with the most important male voice you will ever hear on this podcast, my son Charlie. The day I recorded the Neuroversity episode with Grace, we came home from the studio and Charlie said, "Mom, when will you interview me?" And, in my mind, I thought to myself "He's not neur…
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It’s time for another entry into the Word of the Week series-where I pick a word well known or often used among those in the neurodiversity community, and try to understand it more in the context of my world in hopes to build a bridge of understanding to a broader community. This week we will learn: What is hyperlexia The three types of hyperlexia …
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Today we are talking about ADHD. Specifically women and ADHD and why so many are not finding out they have ADHD until they are 30, 40, or 50 plus years old. With the help of Instagram creator Trina Hayes, a late diagnosed member of "Lady ADHD", I learn more about what ADHD can look like in women. From time blindness to low self esteem, we take a lo…
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We are going back to basics, an introductory 101 level course, if you will, and taking an in-depth look at what it means to be neurodivergent. The definition as well as who gets to decide if someone is, in fact, neurodivergent. Because, much like many things, there is not one definitive answer on this. Depending on who you ask, neurodivergence can …
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The Intersection of Race and Disability with Maria Davis-Pierre, President and CEO of Autism in Black
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Today we are talking about neurodivergence in the black community and the intersection of race and disability. And when it comes to breaking down barriers related to autism in the black community, no one does it with more passion and clarity than Maria Davis-Pierre, a licensed mental health counselor, autism awareness advocate and founder of Autism…
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ADHD and Women With Lisa Hicks, ADHD and Neurodivergent Coach
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Today's episode is about ADHD. Specifically though about ADHD in women, and with a later diagnosis. We talk all about: diagnosis without context medical vs self diagnosis masking vs mirroring rejection sensitivity dysphoria prevalence of queerness in the neurodivergent And so much more! It's a great primer on ADHD and I'm looking forward to learnin…
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What's Wrong With Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) with Mari Cerda, BCBA
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In this episode, Jessica speaks with Mari Cerda, BCBA, who is the co-founder of The Lighthouse Learning Center and The Leap Institute. What follows is an important and nuanced conversation about: What IS ABA? What is the history of ABA within the autistic community and the field of Behavioral Analysis? How does the concept of "duality" negatively i…
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Autism Speaks: A Conversation With My Daughter
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Join me as I have a conversation with the most important autistic voice you will ever hear on this podcast, my daughter Grace. This is not an inspirational story. This is not a sad story. This is Grace's story. How she remembers finding out she's autistic. How she sees herself as a neurodivergent teenager. How she feels about this podcast, and what…
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Is It Foolish To Celebrate Autism Awareness Month?
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Depends on who is doing the celebrating. it’s April, which means Autism Awareness Month. And April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. You’ll see landmarks like the White House and the Empire State building lighting it up blue. And Neurodiversity trainings will be occurring all month long in businesses and schools promoting neurodivergent affirming …
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Understanding the Updated CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics Developmental Milestones
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For the first time in almost 20 years, the CDC has updated their child development milestone guidelines. In cooperation with the American Academy of Pediatrics, a group of eight subject matter experts recommended changes to these guidelines. So why is the American Speech Language Hearing Association and most of their 211,000 association professiona…
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Is it Anxiety or is it Autism? Dr. Megan Anna Neff Explains Why Girls and Other High Masking Individuals are Often Misdiagnosed
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So many incredible insights during this conversation with Dr. Megan Anna Neff, PsyD. About Dr. Neff: Dr. Megan Anna Neff has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is currently a psychology resident in private practice where she specializes in working with neurodivergent adults and provides neurodivergent affirming assessments. They are a parent to…
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