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"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.
Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/
Intro Music: Sense Of Purpose by HoliznaCC0
Outro Music: Kids by HoliznaCC0
From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 3.0
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Rachel is a 1st Grade Teacher specializing in evidence-based early literacy and social emotional learning. She is Orton-Gillingham trained and is passionate about equitable practices for and structured literacy for all readers. Rachel also teaches theatre. When not teaching, Rachel enjoys sharing literacy resources, tips, and advocacy work for other teachers and parents of struggling readers @mindfulteacherrachel, playing piano, snuggling with her cat!
Follow her on social media @mindfulteacherrachel
Other Podcast guest appearances:
October 27, 2022 - Reading Teachers Lounge
https://www.readingteacherslounge.com/season-5-episodes/s5-e4-the-schwa
July 11th 2023 - The Literacy View Podcast - The One About Mindfulness and Stress Reduction With Rachel
https://youtu.be/aSdXXNCE0yY?si=jMLhWt3AzKrBlX34
Sept 17th 2023 - #DearReadingTeacher Podcast - Episode #5: A Parent-friendly Checklist for Science of Reading Resources
Her books:
https://www.amazon.com/Schwa-1st-Grade-Rachel-Sorsel/dp/B0BFTWP9ZL
Author bio: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BGTDDWVC/about
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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.
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