"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.

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Intro Music: Sense Of Purpose by HoliznaCC0

Outro Music: Kids by HoliznaCC0

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Our guest is Dr. David Palmer! He is a husband, a father, and a neurodivergent adult with an Ed.D., or a doctoral degree in education specializing in special education. He has decades of experience as a teacher and an administrator. He is a passionate advocate for neurodivergent students and their families. He is the founder and director of Inclusion Matters Education Services.

You may already be following him or  his work on social media @imesdoc and @inclusionmattersed

“At IMES, we are on a mission to empower parents as advocates for their neurodivergent students. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive, and we are determined to provide the necessary services and support to make that a reality.”

So why was he invited on our podcast today? This is because he is an ADHD adult, a  husband, and a father of six children, five of whom are adopted and neurodivergent. David's commitment to inclusion is deeply rooted in his personal life. He loves to share his journey, insights, and dedication to empowering neurodivergent students to thrive in school and life.

 Inclusive education resources:

https://www.readingrockets.org/helping-all-readers/inclusive-classrooms

https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/questions-answered/inclusion-matters.asp

https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/reports/un-human-rights-report-secretary-general-implementation-un-disability-inclusion-0

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/research/spotlights/inclusive-education-teaching-students-with-disability

https://www.inclusionmattersed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/inclusionmattersed/

https://www.facebook.com/Inclusionmattersed

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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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