Welcome to How We Get Thru, the podcast where we share stories, mental health insights, and healing advice on life's everyday challenges. I'm your host, Jen, a licensed therapist and founder of the How We Get Thru app. Today's guest is Emily King, a licensed psychologist in North Carolina. 

In this episode, Dr. Emily walk us thru her personal journey with nerudivergeence and her brave efforts to be a light on how parents and teacher can collaborate to get the best outcome for our neurodivergent kids. eWe'll tackle teacher shortages, explore the power of language, and discover the beauty of neurodivergence. Listen in for perspective-shifting conversation! 

In this captivating episode, Dr. Emily takes us on a profound journey through the challenges and triumphs of raising neurodivergent children. 🌟

🔦 Spotlight on Education: Dr. Emily shares her tireless efforts to make the educational system more accessible for those on a different developmental path. 🏫🌈

👩‍👦 Parenting Neurodivergent Children: We delve into the emotional rollercoaster of parenting a neurodivergent child, shedding light on the struggles and joys. 😢❤️

👩‍🏫 Teacher Shortage: Discover the toll taken on teachers by the national teacher shortage and how it impacts neurodiverse students. 🍎😩

💡 Opportunities for Transformation: Despite the challenges, we uncover the potential for transformation, from accepting an autism diagnosis to building collaborative relationships for a child's success. 🤝🌱

🗣️ The Power of Language: Our episode culminates in a thought-provoking discussion on the role of language and self-identity in shaping perceptions of neurodiverse individuals. 🗨️💬

🌍 Creating Inclusive Spaces: Dr. Emily passionately emphasizes the importance of inclusive spaces and supporting self-advocacy journeys. 🏳️‍🌈🌟

🌟 Embracing Strengths: Shift your perspective as we explore neurodivergence not as a limitation, but as a wellspring of unique strengths. 🚀🌈

Join us on this eye-opening journey where language, acceptance, and advocacy come together, reshaping how we view neurodivergence. Don't miss it! 🤗🔍 #NeurodiversityJourney #InclusivityMatters 🎉🎧

Get in Contact with Dr. Emily King

HWGT Course, Thinking Your Kid Has Autism: https://www.howwegetthru.com/autistic

Website: https://www.learnwithdremily.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-with-dr-emily/id1639929216

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilywkingphd/

Substack: https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/

Parent Program: https://www.learnwithdremily.com/parents

Teacher Program: https://www.learnwithdremily.com/teachers

If you need additional resources to support an Autism Diagnosis for your kid, check out Dr. Emily’s 30 minute course, "Getting Your Kid Autism Diagnosis" on the How We Get Thru app. By downloading the app on your iPhone or Android, you'll gain access to a FREE 7-day trial, allowing you to watch, listen, or read Dr. Emily’s course and many others at your own pace.

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