INTRODUCTION:

We are thrilled to have special guest, Dr. Deborah Budding, with us today! Join in on the conversation as Dr. Alfiee and Dr. Budding share their passions and commitment for equity among the many diverse communities they serve. Dr. Budding is a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist with a pediatric specialization and is also a strong advocate for providing proper support to children with neurodevelopment differences. Tune in to find out exactly what she does, how she makes herself an authentic ally as a White woman, and why you should stop trying to 'fix' your kid.

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• What does a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist do?
• The pursuit of providing proper access to young people.
• Replicating bad behavior - what children see (and repeat) in our leadership and environment.
• How to be an authentic ally.
• Navigating the multiple points of intersectionality.
• Gaming in parenting, building rapport, and engaging with youths.
• How to acknowledge, see, and respond with support.

QUOTABLES:

"Parents aren't neutral. Parents have their own personalities, styles, and experiences. And so I always like to see parents and children working together."

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Visit Dr. Budding's website at http://deborahbudding.com

Listen to the NeuroCurious Podcast:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurocurious/id1078031049

Listennotes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/neurocurious-deborah-budding-xhdryamT58W/

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism: http://www.thinkingautismguide.com

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): https://autisticadvocacy.org

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