• Ep 92: Learning About and Celebrating Neurodiversity

  • Apr 22 2025
  • Duración: 49 m
  • Podcast

Ep 92: Learning About and Celebrating Neurodiversity

  • Resumen

  • In this insightful episode, we sit down with educator, writer, and advocate Meghan Ashburn to explore how we can better support autistic students—both in and out of the classroom. Meghan shares her journey from teacher to autism advocate and how listening to autistic voices reshaped her entire approach.

    We dive into:

    • Why general education teachers are crucial allies for autistic students

    • How schools can become more neuro-affirming and inclusive spaces

    • The importance of centering autistic perspectives in both parenting and education

    • Shifting away from behavior-focused strategies to more compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming support

    📚 Resources Mentioned:

    • Beyond Behaviors by Dr. Mona Delahooke

    • Uniquely Human by Barry M. Prizant

    • The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida

    • Meghan’s website: Not an Autism Mom

    • The Au-some Book Club – a community for learning alongside autistic voices

    📝 Read Meghan's Articles:

    • "Gen Ed Teachers Hold the Key" – a powerful call to action for inclusive education

    • "Make the School Library More Accessible to Autistic & Disabled Kids"

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