Neuroversity
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Gow School: Specializing in Teaching Students with Language Based Learning Differences
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
Embracing Big Emotions: A Conversation with Children's Author Meredith Rusu
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, whic...
Late-Life ADHD Diagnosis with Liz Schroeder
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Late Diagnosis and Musical Mastery with Audio/Visual Artist Szopa
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Season Three Finale
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
NVLD 101 with Dr. Jessica Broitman and Dr. John Davis
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!After first learning about non verbal learning disorder (NVLD) during my episode on specific learning disorders ...
Synesthesia and the Color of Sound with Emily Barth Isler
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Synesthesia is when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to expe...
SLD 101: Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
SLD 101: Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Inclusion 101 with Tim Villegas
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 doi...
How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Engage Their Senses and Minds: Sensory-Based Learning for Preschoolers
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Navigating Social Media Safely: Dr. Devorah Heitner’s Expert Advice for Neurodivergent Kids
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sud...
Encore Episode in Honor of Grace's Birthday
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 1...
Down Syndrome 101
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Octob...
WOW Series: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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&apo...
Dr. Lynn Koegel on her latest book, "Hidden Brilliance: Unlocking the Intelligence of Autism"
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thei...
Encore Episode: “Back to School: Smooth Transitions for Neurodivergent Families
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Summer Book Club: "Cassandra in Reverse" by Holly Smale
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!In this session of Neuroversity Summer School, host Jessica Kidwell reviews Holly Smale's 'Cassandra i...
Decoding Language Preferences: A Deep Dive into Person-First and Identity-First Language in Neurodiversity
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cer...
Neuroversity Summer School Sessions
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!***BONUS CONTENT***It may be summer time for most of us, but the learning won't stop at Neuroversity!Join m...
Defying the Odds: How Ellen Busch Turned Her Dyslexia to Her Advantage
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Have you heard these myths about dyslexia? Myth #1: Dyslexia means you're not smart. Myth #2: Dyslexia is...
PDA: Shifting from ODD to Understanding, featuring Dr. Casey Ehrlich
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Meet Dr. Casey Ehrlich, a mother and researcher delving into the little-known condition called Pathological Dema...
Supporting Neurodiversity in Public School Systems: A Conversation with Kristen Haynor, Neurodiversity Specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!The public school system in the United States has historically been built to support the success of one type of ...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Conversation With Award Winning Author, Emily Barth Isler
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!In this episode of Neuroversity, host Jessica Kidwell interviews Emily Barth Isler, a writer and sustainability...
A Conversation with Emily Barth Isler About Her Award Winning Novel, AfterMath, And Neurodivergent Characters in Media.
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!In this episode of Neuroversity, Jessica Kidwell interviews Emily Barth Isler, a former child actress and writer...
"It's Already Autism Awareness Month Again?": An Encore Episode from S1
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!It’s April, which means Autism Awareness Month. And April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. So I thought ...
Season 2 Premier! Autistic Burnout with Dr. Megan Anna Neff
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Welcome to Season 2!Today we are talking about "burnout". Specifically autistic burnout, and how it ...
A Very Thankful Season Finale!
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!What better way to celebrate our first year than to revisit with our favorite guests! And we open with my two ...
🎉Coming Soon! A Neuroversity Birthday Celebration🎉
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Neuroversity is celebrating ONE YEAR of elevating neurodivergent voices and experiences-and I think that is a ca...
ADHD Awareness Month
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Whether you are finding this in October, for ADHD Awareness Month, or just coming across this episode now; consi...
What is Neurodivergent Masking?
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!What do you think of when you hear the word "masking"?Since it's October, perhaps your thoughts g...
Tourette Syndrome: A Conversation With Tourette Association of America Youth Ambassador and High School Senior, Saira Nagda
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Saira Nagda is a high school senior, looking towards her future and making a difference in her community.She is ...
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): Building a Sensory Diet and What's Next for SPD
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!*Disclaimer: if your child has been diagnosed with SPD, or you suspect they have SPD, the best place to begin wi...
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Part 2
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!*Disclaimer: if your child has been diagnosed with SPD, or you suspect they have SPD, the best place to begin wi...
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!*Disclaimer: if your child has been diagnosed with SPD, or you suspect they have SPD, the best place to begin wi...
Neuroversity: Back to School Edition
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!As the dog days of summer wind down, it’s time for many of us to turn our attention on to three dreaded words,...
Anxiety, Depression, and the Neurodiversity Umbrella: A Conversation With My Son
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Turnabout is fair play they say, so.....Join me as I have a conversation with the most important male voice you ...
Word of the Week: Hyperlexia
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!It’s time for another entry into the Word of the Week series-where I pick a word well known or often used amon...
Women and ADHD with Trina Hayes
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Today we are talking about ADHD. Specifically women and ADHD and why so many are not finding out they have ADH...
Gatekeeping the Neurodivergent Umbrella
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!We are going back to basics, an introductory 101 level course, if you will, and taking an in-depth look at what ...
The Intersection of Race and Disability with Maria Davis-Pierre, President and CEO of Autism in Black
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Today we are talking about neurodivergence in the black community and the intersection of race and disability. ...
ADHD and Women With Lisa Hicks, ADHD and Neurodivergent Coach
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Today's episode is about ADHD. Specifically though about ADHD in women, and with a later diagnosis. We ...
What's Wrong With Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) with Mari Cerda, BCBA
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!In this episode, Jessica speaks with Mari Cerda, BCBA, who is the co-founder of The Lighthouse Learning Center a...
Autism Speaks: A Conversation With My Daughter
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Join me as I have a conversation with the most important autistic voice you will ever hear on this podcast, my d...
Is It Foolish To Celebrate Autism Awareness Month?
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Depends on who is doing the celebrating.it’s April, which means Autism Awareness Month. And April 2nd is Wor...
Understanding the Updated CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics Developmental Milestones
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!For the first time in almost 20 years, the CDC has updated their child development milestone guidelines. In co...
Is it Anxiety or is it Autism? Dr. Megan Anna Neff Explains Why Girls and Other High Masking Individuals are Often Misdiagnosed
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!So many incredible insights during this conversation with Dr. Megan Anna Neff, PsyD.About Dr. Neff:Dr. Megan Ann...
**Encore Episode in honor of Rare Diseases Day** Introduction to PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS)
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!I’m doing a little something different this week. Monday is the last day in February, and whether it is a 28...
Word of the Week: Alexithymia
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Another episode in the Word of the Week series!This week?AlexithymiaOther than waking up my smart speaker every ...
About the Elephant in the Room
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!This one is about your host. Yep, even after she said she wouldn't make this podcast about her.It's ...
Word of the Week: Dopamine
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!The next installment of the Word of the Week series is out!WOW for this time is DopamineWhat is it? Where does...
Introduction to PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS)
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!You just never know where a slice of pizza will take you.For me, and today's guest, it was the beginning of...
We MUST Talk About Bruno!
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Is he neurodivergent?Does it matter?Is it possible for a Disney character to represent SO much?Uh, yes.Join Jess...
The Neuroscience of Autism in Boys and Girls with Dr. Kevin Pelphrey
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Get ready class, we're moving up to an intermediate level course on brain development and genetics this wee...
Great Minds Think Differently with Haley Moss
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!In this episode of Neuroversity, Jessica talks with attorney, author, artist and advocate Haley Moss. Diagnos...
Word of the Week: Misophonia
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Time to introduce a new series that will be added to the rotation for Neuroversity in 2022. Word of the Week. ...
Bridges Learning System: A Speech Language Curriculum Built By and Inclusive of the Neurodivergent
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a curriculum designed to meet children where they are, recognize thei...
A Beginner's Lesson on Dyslexia with Lorraine Hightower, Certified Dyslexia Advocate and Consultant
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!With an admitted lack of knowledge on dyslexia, host Jessica Kidwell has a beginner's lesson on this disabi...
Have a Holly Jolly Neuroholiday!
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!You know that old Dean Martin song right?"It's the Holiday Season, (the holiday season) So whoop dee ...
Hasna Nada, Founder of the digital resource and support platform Learn Autism and The Child Development Center of Qatar
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Hasna Nada is the mother of 14 year old autistic child. She has been a passionate advocate for the past 10 years...
Courtney Dios, Faculty Member and Alumnus of The Shelton School, on Embracing Learning Differences
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Courtney Dios grew up with a learning difference in the 90s, and we talk about how she unlearned the messaging s...
Author and Political Journalist Eric Garcia about his book, "We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation"
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!"Autistic people have been misunderstood as long as autism has existed as a diagnosis and oftentimes, autho...
Tourette Syndrome Then and Now: One Mother's Perspective
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Faithe Raphael built a career in the music industry beginning in 1981 with the David Geffen company and then wor...
Childhood Apraxia of Speech with Laura Baskall Smith MA CCC-SLP
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!This week on Neuroversity we are learning about Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) with Laura Baskall Smith MA CC...
Sarah Kurchak, Author and Autistic Self Advocate
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!In her collection of essays, "I Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder", Sar...
First Things First
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Consider this the introductory class for Neuroversity. This episode is about defining terms and setting groun...
Neuroversity Trailer
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send me a Text Message about the show!Welcome to Neuroversity! A weekly podcast about neurodiversity with a purpose to expand our understanding of w...