Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools with Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin
This week I welcome Amanda Morin and Emily Kircher-Morris to the show.
Amanda is a neurodivergent neurodiversity activist, an award-winning author, early childhood specialist, certified teacher, and nationally known speaker, deeply committed to fostering accessible and inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals.
Emily has dedicated her career to transforming how we understand and support neurodivergent minds. As a licensed professional counselor, educator, and thought leader, she brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and lived experience to her work with neurodivergent individuals.
Their book is Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted & Supported.
Hear about:
- What does neurodiversity-affirming mean?
- Neurodiverse vs. neurodivergent
- How many students are neurodivergent? What are most typical diagnoses?
- Sensory needs and behaviors educators may observe
- How students often hide their neurodivergent traits
- How a school can prepare - staffing, training, etc.
- Neurodiversity-affirming communication (The Double Empathy Problem)
Get Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools wherever you get your books.
Connect with our guests:
- https://www.neurodiversityaffirmingschools.com
- https://neurodiversitypodcast.com/speaking
- https://www.amandamorin.com/speaking
- https://www.amandamorin.com/coaching
- https://neurodiversity.university
About the host
Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky or LinkedIn
I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt
Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder of Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. Strategist, consultant, and performance coach.
Guest
Amanda Morin
Neurodivergent neurodiversity consultant, behavioral health specialist, writer & educator building accessible, empathetic spaces | Learning & Child Development | Empathetic Leader & Disruptor
Guest
Emily Kircher-Morris
Host of The Neurodiversity Podcast; mental health clinician, author, speaker. I help educators, clinicians, and parents understand and support neurodivergent kids & teens.
