Neurodiversity Podcast

Neurodiversity Podcast


Latest Episodes

Ask Me Anything #8 with Emily Kircher-Morris
April 04, 2024

In this episode of the Neurodiversity Podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris answers questions submitted by members of the Neurodiversity Podcast Advocacy and Support Group on Facebook. The questions cover a r

Parenting Self-Care: Looking Out for Number One
March 28, 2024

Jen Merrill, creator of Laughing at Chaos and author of If This is a Gift, Can I Send It Back?, shares her experience as a parent of a twice-exceptional child and discusses the challenges and benefits

Declarative Language: A New Strategy for Neurodivergent Communication
March 21, 2024

Often, neurodivergent people have a completely different communication experience than neurotypicals. They respond differently to regulation, attention, and motivation, and often parents struggle when

Challenging What We Know About Autism and PDA
March 14, 2024

Dr. Donna Henderson joins Emily Kircher-Morris to talk about the changes in the assessment process for autism, the importance of empowering therapists to diagnose autism, and the need for equity in ma

Education for Everyone Through Universal Design for Learning
March 07, 2024

On this episode, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Jeff Horwitz about the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its application in education. UDL focuses on creating learning environments a

A Quest For Meaningful Relationships
February 29, 2024

Friendships and relationships can be hard for neurodivergent people, especially if they experience lagging social skills, or struggle with executive function. Emily Kircher-Morris is joined by Carolin

Not a Disease: Understanding Autism as Difference
February 22, 2024

On episode 213, Emily is joined by Matt Lowry, host of the Autistic Culture podcast. They discuss the concept of autism as a neurotype and culture, Matt shares his personal experience as an autistic i

Challenging the Status Quo in the Classroom and Beyond
February 15, 2024

On episode 212, Emily Kircher-Morris and Jess Lahey discuss the importance of understanding and supporting neurodivergent students. Jess highlights the need for teachers to question traditional teachi

Turning Neurodiversity Barriers Into Benefits
February 08, 2024

On episode 211, Emily Kircher-Morris talks with Brooke Schnittman, founder of Coaching with Brooke and author of Activate Your ADHD Potential. They discuss the barriers faced by ADHDers, the strengths

Dani Donovan on Motivation, Procrastination, and Her Viral Memes
February 01, 2024

On episode 210, we dive into a topic that resonates with many of us: the struggle between wanting to achieve our goals, and a lack of motivation. Today, we're exploring all of it with a guest who has