Neurodiversity in Education and Organizations with Meghan Bonde
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Meghan designs job-embedded professional learning opportunities to meet the needs and optimize the performance of a team. Through her unique, collaborative "grow interviews,” she uncovers underlying needs, identifying barriers in the system rather than labeling something a personal deficit. This allows for creative problem-solving, expanded inclusivity, and systemic improvement.
Meghan holds a Master's in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Spanish from the College of Saint Benedict in Minnesota. She is a bilingual Speech Language Pathologist who specializes in Autism, ADHD, social communication, executive function, assistive technology, and learning differences. Her Educational Specialist degree (Ed. S) is in educational leadership, from the University of Northern Colorado. Additionally, Meghan holds a Principal license. While studying abroad in Vina del Mar, Chile, Meghan lived with a family and went to the local university to learn about Spanish and Chilean culture.
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(0:00) Introduction and playful interaction with co-host (1:36) Introduction to guest Meghan Bonde, neurodiversity specialist (5:06) Discussion on struggles of neurodivergent individuals in traditional education systems (8:56) Balancing conformity and individuality in systems (14:21) Meghan Bonde's upcoming TEDx talk and her efforts to spread awareness about neurodiversity (16:45) Meghan Bonde's role in helping organizations understand and embrace neurodiversity (19:17) Challenges and disagreements in workshops (23:10) Concept of intensities explained by Meghan Bonde (25:37) Hersh Rephun's thoughts on celebrating neurodiversity and its potential advantages (26:44) Wrap up and subscription encouragement61 episodes