When life gives you meLons

Welcome back from spring break melons! We have new adventures ahead - Let's get started. This is our first interview-style episode. We're happy to have Catherine on the pod! She's going to answer some questions we have and tell us why she became an Educator.

Your eyes aren't deceiving you - today we talk PC and dyslexia. It's all about getting informed and understanding that our words, our actions matter.

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This is our last episode in season one - Thanks for being on this journey with us! Don't worry though, we'll be back in 2 weeks with season two. Head over to intsa @melons.podcast for content while you wait.

Humans have created a world designed for the average person. It’s in the clothes we buy, classes we attend, homes we own, and cars we drive. Average should seemingly be all-around but who is this average person? What even is “average”? Today we talk about 1950’s air force innovation, modern education, and some small steps for a better tomorrow. “Average” is a myth and that’s a good thing! Design for the edge, not the average!  

To medicate or not to medicate, this the question - that is no one's business. Medication isn't a fix-all or anything close. Most people are wary of the concept. I believe this is due to the stigma around it. Meds have a purpose! let's dive into today's topic and shed some light on why we use them and what they are for.

Today we stand atop of a never-ending iceberg called the workplace. How does one hand neurodiversity and their job? What jobs should we do? Should we tell our employer? How should employers manage neurodiverse employees? All this and more in workplace episode.

Let's Talk Tech - Assistive Tech. There are lots of things that fall under assistive tech. Ranging from old-school programs to an app on your phone and beyond.

What is Modification? What is Accommodation? Why are these important? In this episode, we define these terms and explain how they are used as tools for dyslexic students in the classroom.

This episode is all about memory. You've heard of Short-term, you've heard of Long-term but have you ever heard of Working memory? Let's get to know this term and its relationship with dyslexia.

We're talking all things Neurodiverse - How it got started, why we use this term, and what falls under it.

Stress and Anxiety are very misunderstood responses in the natural human condition. Both stress and anxiety are good for us, keeping us alive. In other moments these reactions cause harm. Join us as we talk about the good, the bad, the differences, and what helps. Competence instills confidence and confidence leads to success