Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 designed to support dyslexic learners. Munro shares insights on the importance of early intervention, the school's approach to teaching, and the significance of relational connections in a boarding school environmen...
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Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 designed to support dyslexic learners. Munro shares insights on the importance of early intervention, the school's approach to teaching, and the significance of relational connections in a boarding school environmen...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 designed to support dyslexic learners. Munro shares insights on the importance of early intervention, the school's approach to teaching, and the significance of relational connections in a boarding school environmen...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 in My Socks," follows a young girl named Jamie as she navigates changes in her routine and the emotions that come with it. Meredith shares insights into the challenges and joys of writing children's books, the impo...
Send me a Text Message about the show! "There's a lot of open tabs in my brain. It's like a pinball going in every direction." -Liz Schroeder Join Jessica Kidwell on this heartfelt episode of Neuroversity as she chats with her good friend and neighbor, Liz Schroeder. Liz opens up about her journey from recognizing her daughter's ADHD to discovering her own diagnosis later in life. Liz talks about the challenges of staying organized, dealing with hyperfocus, and the chaos that often co...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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. He shares his journey from Poland, the impact of hyperfocus, his unique way of learning music, and balancing personal expression with audience appeal. Stick around to hear a track from his latest album, "The Pray...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 at neuroversitypod@gmail.com Follow Neuroversity on all our social platforms: Neuroversity Website IG Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Patreon
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 I needed to bring on some experts. The same names kept coming up over and over on NVLD resources: Dr. Jessica Broitman and Dr. John Davis and luckily they agreed to come on the show to help me understand NVLD much...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 medical condition, and not something to be cured, therefore it falls right under the neurodivergent umbrella. Today’s guest not only has synesthesia, she also just recently published a middle grade novel abou...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 Disabilities Auditory processing disorder, APD for short, is when the brain has trouble interpreting sounds or language. It is a central nervous system process as opposed to a deficit within the ear’s ability to hear. APD impacts the brain’...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 impacts writing abilities. And we’re not talking about just having poor handwriting, this goes well beyond that. Dysgraphia can also impair spelling, and getting thoughts onto paper. Dyscalculia is a learning disabilit...
Send me a Text Message about the show! "We don't need a handful of people doing inclusive education perfectly, we need millions of people doing it imperfectly." - Tim Villegas According to the Oxford Dictionary, inclusion is the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or intellectual disabilities and members of other minority groups. And specifically when it comes t...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 started her channel as a way to understand her own diagnosis and it quickly became apparent that the information she was learning was helpful to a whole lot of other people too -over 1.6 million other people! In this ep...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 classroom for preschool-aged children. Understanding the eight senses is crucial for enhancing the educational experience and well being for all children. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand the benefits of sensory-friendly classrooms for pre...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 of privacy for our children? - Dr. Devorah Heitner Do you want your neurodivergent child to feel empowered and stay safe while navigating the digital world? Join me as I welcome my guest, Devorah Heitner, who will be sh...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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. This episode originally aired in April 2022-Autism Acceptance Month, but in honor of Grace, I wanted to re-visit this conversation. Because she is amazing. Because I wish more people could get the chan...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 fellow curious minds, let’s get started. In this episode we will learn: The three types of Down SyndromeThe incidence of Down SyndromeCommon expressions of Down SyndromeThe medical conditions that have an increased r...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 is it so frequently associated with ADHD?How does it impact individuals?How can you help?Additional resources to find out more: Dr. Megan Anna Neff Neurodivergent Insights Dr. William Dodson, Psychiatrist and Adult ADHD Specialist...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 education, who has passionately championed a shift from the deficit model to a strengths-based approach in teaching autistic children. Her latest book, "Hidden Brilliance: Unlocking the Intelligence of Autism," co-authored w...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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”, or maybe they’re you’re favorite three words! Who am I to judge? One thing that is certain, it’s a transition, and transitions do not always go smoothly. Especially in my neurodivergent household. ...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 of her multiple layers. From its take on autistic experiences to the author's own neurodiversity, this novel is a refreshing portrayal of the neurodivergent perspective. This book is an essential read not just fo...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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, particularly in the context of neurodiversity. I revisited an interview I had from Season 1 Episode 5 with political journalist and author, Eric Garcia, who shares his personal perspective on these matters, ...
Send me a Text Message about the show! 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 designed to support dyslexic learners. Munro shares insights on the importance of early intervention, the school's approach to teaching, and the significance of relational connections in a boarding school environmen...
