Neuroversity
Neuroversity provides a space to educate ourselves and others about neurodiversity, to elevate the experiences of the neurodivergent, to be a source of support for members and allies of this community, and to help move the culture towards valuing and including diverse neurological conditions. This is a space where questions are welcomed and encouraged and honoring individual experiences is the number one rule.
Episodes
68 episodes
The Gow School: Specializing in Teaching Students with Language Based Learning Differences
In this episode of Neuroversity, Jessica Kidwell speaks with John Munro, head of the Gow School, a pioneering institution for students with language-based learning differences. They discuss the school's history, mission, and unique curriculum d...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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35:43
Embracing Big Emotions: A Conversation with Children's Author Meredith Rusu
This week Jessica welcomes Meredith Rusu, the award-winning author of the Mighty Moods picture book series, which explores the ways children use larger-than-life creatures to express their big feelings. Meredith's latest book, "There's a Robot ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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35:55
Late-Life ADHD Diagnosis with Liz Schroeder
"There's a lot of open tabs in my brain. It's like a pinball going in every direction."-Liz SchroederJoin Jessica Kidwell on this heartfelt episode of Neuroversity as she chats with her good friend and neighbor, Liz Schroeder. Liz o...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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45:48
Late Diagnosis and Musical Mastery with Audio/Visual Artist Szopa
Join Jessica Kidwell on Neuroversity as she chats with Damian Malecki, an audio-visual artist from Sheffield, UK, known as Szopa. Damian talks about his late autism diagnosis after moving to the UK in 2017 and how it's shaped his life and music...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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28:30
Season Three Finale
Season three has come to a close for Neuroversity.What were some of the highlights from this season and what is coming up in season four?Let's find out....Do you have some ideas about what comes next?Email me atneurovers...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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5:55
NVLD 101 with Dr. Jessica Broitman and Dr. John Davis
After first learning about non verbal learning disorder (NVLD) during my episode on specific learning disorders (SLDs) I wanted to know more. I kept finding myself having a hard time distinguishing between autism and NVLD. So I knew...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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26:14
Synesthesia and the Color of Sound with Emily Barth Isler
Synesthesia is when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to experience more than one sense simultaneously. Some examples include tasting words or linking colors to numbers and letters. It’s not a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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39:15
SLD 101: Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
This is the second of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs.Part two is about Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning DisabilitiesAuditory...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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13:56
SLD 101: Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia
This is the first of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs.Part one is about Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia.Dysgraphia is a learning disability that impac...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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12:35
Inclusion 101 with Tim Villegas
"We don't need a handful of people doing inclusive education perfectly, we need millions of people doing it imperfectly." - Tim VillegasAccording to the Oxford Dictionary, inclusion is the practice or policy of providing equal ac...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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46:15
How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe
In this episode of Neuroversity, host Jessica Kidwell chats with Jessica McCabe, the brains behind the "How to ADHD" YouTube channel and author of "How to ADHD: An Insider's Guide to Working With Your Brain, Not Against It." Jessica st...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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47:40
Engage Their Senses and Minds: Sensory-Based Learning for Preschoolers
From glitter bottles to yoga cards: here are some tips to stimulate all EIGHT senses. Yes, I said eight.Join me as I explore the world of sensory processing and share tips on creating a sensory-friendly classro...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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15:45
Navigating Social Media Safely: Dr. Devorah Heitner’s Expert Advice for Neurodivergent Kids
The digital world allows our children the opportunity to connect with people all over the place and all of a sudden they have a community. But how do we help our children find the line of privacy and how do we help ourselves find the line o...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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36:01
Encore Episode in Honor of Grace's Birthday
November 17th is a pretty important day in my household because it is my daughter Grace's birthday. And 17 years ago today it was Grace who started me on this journey of motherhood, and this journey of understanding neurodiversity more.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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37:14
Down Syndrome 101
I don’t often see as much representation of Down Syndrome within the neurodivergent community, and since October is Down Syndrome Awareness month, I think that means now is the perfect time to expand our understanding. So fel...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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9:05
WOW Series: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
On this episode, it's a return to the Word of the Week (WOW) Series.In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, I'm focusing on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), which frequently co-occurs with ADHD. What is it?Why ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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10:28
Dr. Lynn Koegel on her latest book, "Hidden Brilliance: Unlocking the Intelligence of Autism"
SEASON THREE PREMIERE!!What if the key to unlocking the brilliance of an autistic child lies in focusing on their strengths rather than their challenges? This episode, Jessica is joined by Dr. Lynn Koegel, a leading figure in autism educati...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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52:24
Encore Episode: “Back to School: Smooth Transitions for Neurodivergent Families
Summer school sessions are coming to an end, so why not re-visit a season one episode on “Back to School”?As the dog days of summer wind down, it’s time for many of us to turn our attention on to three dreaded words, “back to school”, o...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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13:12
Summer Book Club: "Cassandra in Reverse" by Holly Smale
In this session of Neuroversity Summer School, host Jessica Kidwell reviews Holly Smale's 'Cassandra in Reverse'. This book weaves the tale of Cassandra, a neurodivergent protagonist whose autism isn't her central focus, but a part...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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9:47
Decoding Language Preferences: A Deep Dive into Person-First and Identity-First Language in Neurodiversity
Do you ever find yourself stumbling over the distinction between person-first and identity-first language? I certainly do. That's why the first session of Neuroversity Summer School is about the nuances of these two linguistic approaches,...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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10:48
Neuroversity Summer School Sessions
***BONUS CONTENT***It may be summer time for most of us, but the learning won't stop at Neuroversity!Join me as we get "back to basics" at Neuroversity with a special set of "Summer School Sessions" to get us through July and August and...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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2:57
Defying the Odds: How Ellen Busch Turned Her Dyslexia to Her Advantage
Have you heard these myths about dyslexia? Myth #1: Dyslexia means you're not smart. Myth #2: Dyslexia is just a reading problem. Myth #3: Dyslexia is a childhood problem that you outgrow. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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37:15
PDA: Shifting from ODD to Understanding, featuring Dr. Casey Ehrlich
Meet Dr. Casey Ehrlich, a mother and researcher delving into the little-known condition called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). As she explains the complex nervous system response that triggers PDA, we're left wondering how many more ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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59:19
Supporting Neurodiversity in Public School Systems: A Conversation with Kristen Haynor, Neurodiversity Specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools
The public school system in the United States has historically been built to support the success of one type of student: a typically developing student with average intellectual ability. And, unfortunately, any student who falls outside ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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54:31
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Conversation With Award Winning Author, Emily Barth Isler
In this episode of Neuroversity, host Jessica Kidwell interviews Emily Barth Isler, a writer and sustainability beauty journalist who has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and synesthesia. They discuss Emily's experience with OCD bef...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:02