This podcast is hosted by myself, Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist and speaker, alongside our co-host and producer Jake Noonan, an educational coach and humanities teacher. We are here to leverage our personal and professional experiences as neurodivergent specialists to inform and entertain the world around us. And, since we canāt do that on our own, weāve collected an incredible group of professionals from all walks of life who use their time and talent to support the neurodivergent community. When we know more, we do better, and the goal of the #NooN podcast is to provide our listeners with as much information as possible to make your lives better. Because, as Dr. Matt always says, we canāt always make your lives EASY, but we can make them EASIER ā and that is just as important! If youāre neurodivergent, someone who loves a neurodivergent person, or works with neurodivergent people, then Nerding out on Neurodiversity is the show for you. Come on this journey with us! Weāll laugh, cry, learn, and make obscure nerdy pop culture references, weāll have fun ā we promise!
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This podcast is hosted by myself, Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist and speaker, alongside our co-host and producer Jake Noonan, an educational coach and humanities teacher. We are here to leverage our personal and professional experiences as neurodivergent specialists to inform and entertain the world around us. And, since we canāt do that on our own, weāve collected an incredible group of professionals from all walks of life who use their time and talent to support the neurodivergent community. When we know more, we do better, and the goal of the #NooN podcast is to provide our listeners with as much information as possible to make your lives better. Because, as Dr. Matt always says, we canāt always make your lives EASY, but we can make them EASIER ā and that is just as important! If youāre neurodivergent, someone who loves a neurodivergent person, or works with neurodivergent people, then Nerding out on Neurodiversity is the show for you. Come on this journey with us! Weāll laugh, cry, learn, and make obscure nerdy pop culture references, weāll have fun ā we promise!
Ep 19 -- A Cacophony of Compassion, with Dr. Megan Helmen
Nerding out on Neurodiversity
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4 months ago
Ep 19 -- A Cacophony of Compassion, with Dr. Megan Helmen
This episode, we dive deep into neurodiversity with Dr. Megan Helmen! An incredible pediatric neuropsychologist of over two decades, Dr. Megan recognized a need for a stronger support system for the often misunderstood people in the world. Along the way, we also reflect on what neurodiversity is and how it is understood.
Throughout our conversation, Dr. Megan openly discusses her experience with neurodiversity and how her work centers on the shifts within the psychology field. Her career has led to how the use of assessments to authentically inform and support -- not to strictly label someone. Speaking with Dr. Megan was such a joy and we absolutely treasure the time we spent with her! š
Be sure to keep up with Dr. Megan and her upcoming presentations/speaking events!
Dr. Megan Helmen can be ā ā ā found on Instagramā ā ā or through her website here! š„³š„³š„³
Additionally, Dr. Megan can be contacted via email at drmeganpresents@gmail.com.
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Nerding out on Neurodiversity
This podcast is hosted by myself, Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist and speaker, alongside our co-host and producer Jake Noonan, an educational coach and humanities teacher. We are here to leverage our personal and professional experiences as neurodivergent specialists to inform and entertain the world around us. And, since we canāt do that on our own, weāve collected an incredible group of professionals from all walks of life who use their time and talent to support the neurodivergent community. When we know more, we do better, and the goal of the #NooN podcast is to provide our listeners with as much information as possible to make your lives better. Because, as Dr. Matt always says, we canāt always make your lives EASY, but we can make them EASIER ā and that is just as important! If youāre neurodivergent, someone who loves a neurodivergent person, or works with neurodivergent people, then Nerding out on Neurodiversity is the show for you. Come on this journey with us! Weāll laugh, cry, learn, and make obscure nerdy pop culture references, weāll have fun ā we promise!
