Building Robots, not Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Autism- Accomodated STEM Education (ft. Kenneth Mims)

In this episode, host Aeris speaks with Kenneth Mims, a teacher and advocate for neurodiversity in STEM education. They discuss Kenneth’s journey from a STEM background to founding the Neurodiversity Education Research Center and Science Prep Academy, which focuses on inclusive education for neurodivergent learners. The conversation explores the importance of innovative educational models that prioritize social-emotional learning and the need for systemic change in how neurodiversity is understood and supported in education.

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neurodiversity, STEM education, robotics, programming, autism, inclusive education, science, neurodivergent learners, education reform, community engagement, teaching