"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

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Episode 15 is a conversation with a wonderful Guest, You may follow her on Instagram! She is Chandele of @diversityofminds!

She is a Best Selling Children’s Book Author, An Educator, a Trainer, an ECE Coach, a Neurodiversity Advocate, a Keynote Speaker, and a Neurodivergent Adult, Wife, and Mom of three inquisitive children!

You may already have purchased one of her books,

https://a.co/d/58gV4Od

https://a.co/d/1Xj7vi2

Learn more at her website: https://www.morrishousepublishers.com/

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

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"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

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Our guest is Dr. David Palmer! He is a husband, a father, and a neurodivergent adult with an Ed.D., or a doctoral degree in education specializing in special education. He has decades of experience as a teacher and an administrator. He is a passionate advocate for neurodivergent students and their families. He is the founder and director of Inclusion Matters Education Services.

You may already be following him or  his work on social media @imesdoc and @inclusionmattersed

“At IMES, we are on a mission to empower parents as advocates for their neurodivergent students. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive, and we are determined to provide the necessary services and support to make that a reality.”

So why was he invited on our podcast today? This is because he is an ADHD adult, a  husband, and a father of six children, five of whom are adopted and neurodivergent. David's commitment to inclusion is deeply rooted in his personal life. He loves to share his journey, insights, and dedication to empowering neurodivergent students to thrive in school and life.

 Inclusive education resources:

https://www.readingrockets.org/helping-all-readers/inclusive-classrooms

https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/questions-answered/inclusion-matters.asp

https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/reports/un-human-rights-report-secretary-general-implementation-un-disability-inclusion-0

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/research/spotlights/inclusive-education-teaching-students-with-disability

https://www.inclusionmattersed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/inclusionmattersed/

https://www.facebook.com/Inclusionmattersed

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review.

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"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

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Episode 13 is going to be truly insightful. We have a very special guest joining us – 

COREY BRISKEY

She is a Mom of two wonderful children, one of which is neurodivergent, medically complex and disabled. Corey is excited to have found her passions and to share them with our listeners. 

She also holds a master’s degree in Public Health with a focus on community health and bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology and minor in Business Administration. 

Corey loves to write, advocate for children with disabilities, and speak her own truth! 

In fact, she has written a memoir called “What Village? : A Memoir on Overcoming Ableism and Reclaiming Motherhood”. She is currently in the early publication process! 

You can follow her on instagram @coreybriskey or on her website www.coreybriskey.com

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review.

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"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

Music by HoliznaCC0

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One key aspect of advocating for neurodiversity-affirming practices is rejecting harmful approaches like behaviorism and functioning labels. Behaviorism reduces individuals to a set of behaviors to be modified, often neglecting the underlying needs and experiences of neurodivergent people.

Instead of relying on behaviorism, we should focus on evidence-based practices rooted in neuroscience. These approaches are built on a foundation of understanding how the brain functions and how neurodivergent individuals can thrive. This means looking at interventions and therapies that are backed by scientific research.

We should draw inspiration from adult autistic rights activists like Jim Sinclair. Their advocacy has been instrumental in promoting acceptance, understanding, and support for autistic individuals. It's a reminder that the voices and perspectives of neurodivergent adults are invaluable in shaping our parenting and educational practices.

What does it look like to practice neurodiversity-affirming parenting? It starts with recognizing and respecting your child's unique neurocognitive profile. It means creating an environment that supports their individual needs, interests, and strengths.

The principles of neurodiversity should also extend into the educational, medical, and all other systems of society.

Resources: 

Historicizing Jim Sinclair’s “Don’t Mourn for Us”: A Cultural and Intellectual History of Neurodiversity’s First Manifesto by Sarah Pripas-Kapit

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-13-8437-0_2

behaviorism-is-dead-how-do-we-tell-the-autism-parents

https://neuroclastic.com/behaviorism-is-dead-how-do-we-tell-the-autism-parents/

A Review of B. F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior by Noam Chomsky

 https://chomsky.info/1967____/

Why ABA Therapy is Harmful to Autistic People

https://autisticscienceperson.com/why-aba-therapy-is-harmful-to-autistic-people/

Therapist Neurodiversity Collective, Inc

https://therapistndc.org/

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review.

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"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

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Rachel is a 1st Grade Teacher specializing in evidence-based early literacy and social emotional learning. She is Orton-Gillingham trained and is passionate about equitable practices for and structured literacy for all readers. Rachel also teaches theatre. When not teaching, Rachel enjoys sharing literacy resources, tips, and advocacy work for other teachers and parents of struggling readers @mindfulteacherrachel, playing piano, snuggling with her cat!

Follow her on social media @mindfulteacherrachel

Other Podcast guest appearances: 

October 27, 2022 - Reading Teachers Lounge

https://www.readingteacherslounge.com/season-5-episodes/s5-e4-the-schwa

July 11th 2023 - The Literacy View Podcast - The One About Mindfulness and Stress Reduction With Rachel

https://youtu.be/aSdXXNCE0yY?si=jMLhWt3AzKrBlX34

Sept 17th 2023 - #DearReadingTeacher Podcast - Episode #5: A Parent-friendly Checklist for Science of Reading Resources

https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/episode-5-a-parent-friendly-checklist-for-science/id1700007091?i=1000628171945

Her books: 

https://www.amazon.com/Schwa-1st-Grade-Rachel-Sorsel/dp/B0BFTWP9ZL

https://a.co/d/0vgiO29

Author bio: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BGTDDWVC/about

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review.

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"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

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On episode 10, we have a very special guest… @navigating.the.spectrum

Her name is Michele  and She is a wife, mother to four children, and a fellow PODCASTER!

She launched Navigating the Spectrum on instagram and as a podcast back in 2020 and she is known for working with parents that are raising neurodivergent children. 

She has a master’s degree in Special Education and is currently completing a master IEP certification. 

I’m excited to have her as a guest because She had lots of lived and learned experience as a mom because three of her children have adhd, two of her children are autistic, one child is also dyslexic. 

Most Recently both herself and her husband have received  individual adhd diagnosis later in their adult lives.

Check out more information about our guest at:

https://www.micheleportlock.com/podcast/

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review.

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"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

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Episode 9 we have a very special guest…

Breea Roasas School psychologist of 8+ years on instagram as @ndaffirming_sp 

Breea is a Neurodivergent, allistic, which means not autistic,  school psychologist who is  committed to implementing and spreading the word about neurodiversity affirming practices 

If you don’t follow her already… PLEASE DO SO after this episode!

She is happy to share advice either to educators/ therapists or to parents

Contact email: [email protected]

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review.

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"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

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 On episode 8, we have an incredibly special guest…Neurodivergent Children’s book Author Louise Gooding!

She is based in the United Kingdom and is the Author of Wonderfully Wired Brains, which is the BEST SELLING children’s BOOK on neurodiversity, and personally My Favorite Book to introduce and explain neurodiversity for families!

I think it’s a great book for a Christmas Gift and to prepare for the Neurodiversity Celebration Week that happens every year in March!

I encourage you to follow her on instagram @onceuponalouise and check out some of her newest available books!

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Keep up with Louise at:

https://www.louisegooding.com/

She currently offers school visits, LIVE online reading, Q&A sessions, and Custom Events or Workshops!

Where to buy Louise Gooding books:

Wonderfully Wired Brains:

https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Wonderfully-Wired-Brains-by-Louise-Gooding-author-Ruth-Burrows-illustrator/9780241568163

Just like me: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/just-like-me-40-neurologically-and-physically-diverse-people-who-broke-stereotypes-louise-gooding/4904200?ean=9781787418486

The Memory Book:

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-memory-book-a-reassuring-story-about-understanding-dementia-louise-gooding/4995317?ean=9781526363756

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Show references:

https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/the-new-history-of-autism-part-i/

New rabbit hole info about ADHD history:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22323122/

I mentioned the actor:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mat_Fraser_(actor)

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review.

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"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

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From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 3.0

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Here are some of the essential components that I believe make up the foundation of a potential neuroinclusive education:

• Neuroaffirming Practices: Fostering Belonging
• Structured Literacy and Explicit Instruction: A Solid Foundation
• Neuroscience-Aligned Curriculum: Learning from the Brain
• Universal Design for Learning: Customization for All
• Inclusivity of All Stakeholders: Collaboration for Success

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Resources: 

https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/

https://learn.coxcampus.org/tracks/k-3/

https://www.thephonicspage.org/On%20Phonics/historyofreading.html

https://phonicsandstuff.com/

https://www.readingbear.org/

https://inclusiveschoolcommunities.org.au/about/inclusive-education

https://inclusion.com/inclusive-education/

https://www.pacer.org/ec/early-intervention/understanding-the-system/early-inclusion-helps-children-succeed-in-school.asp

https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/neurodiversity-neurodivergence-guide-for-families

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review.

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"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

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Outro Music: Kids by HoliznaCC0

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we have a special guest… an FELLOW NEURODIVERGENT MOM!

You may know her on instagram as @heylucychapman 

She is a neurodivergent, ADHD, mom of an enthusiastic 8yo unicorn artist/maker/creator/builder/teacher. 

She teaches music and movement to kids birth to 4 with a parent or caregiver.

She  loves to garden, dig in the dirt and follow child led play to see where it goes. 

Her own  best friend was the first to definitively diagnose her with ADHD  just a few years ago!

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave us a review.

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