Neurodiversity Podcast

Neurodiversity Podcast


Latest Episodes

Autistic Voices: Bridging the Communication Gap
August 29, 2024

Miscommunication between autistic and non-autistic individuals can lead to painful misunderstandings and strained relationships. In this episode, we talk to Jaime A. Heidel, author of 'What Did I Do W

Improving Math Education for Neurodivergent Learners
August 22, 2024

On episode 238, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Lindsay Kapek and Katie Tabari about the challenges neurodivergent students face in learning math. The conversation explores strategies for creating inc

Neurodivergence and The Double Empathy Problem
August 15, 2024

On episode 237, Emily Kircher-Morris welcomes Tracy Turner-Bumberry, an expert in play therapy, and a former school counselor, to discuss the concept of double empathy, the importance of understanding

The Gifted Experience: Reframing Emotional Intensity
August 08, 2024

On episode 236, Emily Kircher-Morris and Christine Fonseca discuss emotional intensity in gifted students. They explore the reasons behind this intensity, and how it relates to the giftedness experien

The Body-Brain Connection: Somatic Strategies for Well-Being
August 01, 2024

On episode 235, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with somatic-centered psychotherapist Mary Martin about the benefits of somatic therapy for neurodivergent people. They discuss how this body-based approach

Do You Hear What I Hear: Exploring Auditory Processing Differences
July 18, 2024

On episode 234, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Austina De Bonte about auditory processing differences. They discuss how these differences can often be mistaken for attention issues or social difficul

The Tricky Relationship Between Addiction and Neurodiversity
July 11, 2024

On episode 233, Emily Kircher-Morris is joined by Patrick Casale, a mental health clinician specializing in addictions. The conversation covers a lot of ground, including neurodiversity-affirming prac

2E Or Not 2E: The Nuts and Bolts of Twice-Exceptionality
July 04, 2024

Many brilliant young people experience the dichotomy of disability layered on top of their intelligence. Its called twice-exceptionality, or 2e for short. What are the common misconceptions about twi

What MIT and Harvard Science Says About Neurodiversity
June 27, 2024

Today, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Dr. Jeff Karp. Jeff is a professor at Harvard and MIT, a biotech entrepreneur, and an ADHD-er. They talk about Jeff's program, LIT, or Life Ignition Tools, which

Measuring Thinking Rather Than Knowledge with Dr. Jack Naglieri (part 2)
June 21, 2024

This is part two of our conversation with Dr. Jack Naglieri, an emeritus professor at George Mason University and senior research scientist at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. Dr. Naglieri