Best Strategies For Neuro Inclusivity Podcasts (2025)

Send us a text What does autism really look like in the piano studio? Autism Spectrum Disorder exists on a continuum as varied as the individuals who experience it. We explore why nonverbal doesn't mean unable to understand, why avoiding eye contact doesn't signal disinterest in social connection, and why differences in neurological processing aren…

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The Art of Being Kind to Yourself w/ Diana Stelin 47:28

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Diana Stelin, an award-winning artist, educator, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Plein-Air Art Academy. Diana shares her journey and expertise on the connection between art and emotional healing, explaining how anyone can use creativity to manage burnout, connect with their intuition, and foster better confidence. We A…

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Episode 51: Autism-inspired communication: fixing hidden energy leaks at work 13:32

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In this episode, I share two simple tips inspired by how my autistic son learns best, and show how we can apply this approach to unlock hidden impact in the workplace. You’ll hear: • Why “implicit” signals and fake questions drain energy. • How to flip invisible energy leaks into focus and measurable impact. • Real-world stories from parenting, cor…

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Rising with Dyslexia ft Nellie Nakhel 23:30

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Send us a text In this episode, we go Beyond Dyslexia with a truly fascinating guest: Nellie Nakhel, a successful academic who has navigated the halls of higher education while grappling with dyslexia. Our guest shares their candid journey, from the early frustrations of feeling like an outsider in a system that didn't play to their strengths, to t…

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Accommodation vs. Integration: Why Your Neuro-inclusive Program Isn't Working w/ Gabriela Tardea 1:03:23

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Mike and Chaya sit down with neuro-inclusion consultant Gabriela Tardea to get practical about building workplaces where neurodivergent talent can thrive. From auditing culture and rewriting job descriptions to unlearning bias on teams, Gabriela breaks down how to bridge the gap between good intentions and real, embedded change. We Also Cover: Brid…

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Episode 50: The new leadership playbook: award-winning universal design for ADHD, dyslexia, and autism 19:17

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🎉 Episode 50 special! I’ve just been named Leadership Consultant of the Year by Corporate LiveWire - and I’m sharing the award-winning innovations that underpin the new leadership playbook. 👉 In this episode: • Why we’re all “high performers” - when enabled. • How autism, dyslexia and ADHD power universal design for teams. • Why designing for neuro…

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Breaking the rules of education: Non-linear approach to learning ft Dr Vaish Sarathy 32:10

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12- Teaching Beyond Assumptions and Neuro-Spicy Takes on Neurodiversity with Tara Mock 34:03

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Send us a text In this eye-opening conversation, host Elizabeth Davis-Everhart welcomes piano teacher Tara Mock, who brings 30 years of teaching experience alongside her perspective as a parent of neurodivergent children. Together, they challenge the common misconceptions of neurodiversity that limit both teachers and students in the music studio. …

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Self-Preservation Isn’t Selfish: ADHD and SUD w/ Lisa Modur 46:06

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Austin psychotherapist Lisa Modur to talk about misunderstood childhood ADHD, self‑stigma, perfectionism, and how “mom‑wine culture” became a coping tool before treatment and long‑term recovery reshaped her life, relationships, and parenting. We Also Cover: ADHD and specialized schooling Feeling “less than,” comparison,…

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Episode 49: Steven Puri on flow, focus and productivity: brain hacks from Hollywood and tech 48:57

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🎬 From Independence Day to independent workdays: Steven Puri brings insights from both worlds. He’s led Hollywood studios, raised $20M in venture funding, and now runs The Sukha Company, where he shares the brain hacks and guardrails that help him channel his ADD, dyslexia, and the constant pull of modern distractions into focused, meaningful work.…

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Therapy Starts at Home with Ivan Hardcastle 32:15

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11- New series: Deconstructing Misconceptions of Gifted/Neurodivergent Learners 14:41

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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode in our groundbreaking new series about gifted and neurodivergent learners at the piano: Deconstructing Misconceptions of Gifted and Neurodivergent Learners! Have you ever caught yourself making a snap judgment about a student, only to later discover how wrong you were? This episode challenges the assumpti…

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Beyond Borders: A Cross-Cultural Look at Neurodiversity w/ Dr. Pritika Bernice Gonsalves 37:49

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Dr. Pritika Bernice Gonsalves, a child psychologist and EAP specialist, to discuss the nuances of neurodiversity and mental health from a cross-cultural perspective between India and the United States. Dr. Gonsalves shares her experiences with the state of ADHD awareness in India, how patriarchal norms affect diagnosis …

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Episode 48: What the neurodivergence? Sabine van Ditzhuizen puts me on the spot about neuro-inclusive design 19:01

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In this fast-paced, no-fluff conversation for Sabine van Ditzhuizen’s What the DEI? series, I get put on the spot about neuro-inclusive design: what it means, why it matters, and how to make it work without drowning leaders in yet more DEI programs. You’ll hear: • Terminology: neurodiversity and neurodivergence. • Business strengths linked to autis…

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Get to know your host- part 2 ft Georgie Cooney 21:41

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Every Brain Belongs: Teaching The Twice-Exceptional w/ Mandi Davis Skerbetz 53:20

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Dr. Mandi Davis Skerbetz, co-founder of Sage School of Dallas, who has dedicated her career to reshaping how we support neurodivergent and twice-exceptional students. Dr. Skerbetz shares how she identified gaps in public, private, and charter institutions, the hard reality for parents forced to pick between academic or …

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Episode 47: Flow state and fast brains: balancing creative flow with rigorous structure – a discussion with Nick Cawthon 28:37

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Nick Cawthon is a San Francisco–based user experience specialist whose career has been driven by his love of creativity, change, and the magic of the flow state. In this conversation, he shares how his “fast brain” thrives when pushing into the unknown, why “burning the mental bridges” can spark breakthroughs, and how pairing with more structured t…

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Send us a text We’re back with Season 5 of Therapod Podcast! To open the season, we’re sharing a very special radio interview where our host, Banu Balaji—clinical specialist, occupational therapist, and founder of Therapod—speaks with Fahmeeda Naheed, host of Let’s Integrate on Cork City Community Radio. In this wide-ranging and personal conversati…

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Parenting Through the Courts: Special Needs, Divorce, and Justice w/ Dr. Margaret 'Pegi' Price 56:05

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Chaya and Mike speak with Dr. Margaret “Pegi” Price, a distinguished professor, legal expert, and program director at National University, about her journey blending personal experience as a parent with her career in family law. Dr. Price shares some eye-opening insights from her book, The Special Needs Child and Divorce, and explains how small cha…

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Episode 46: Designing for difference: lessons from two restaurants getting autism inclusion right - a discussion with Will Savell 13:09

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What if small, values-led businesses are already leading the way in autism-inclusion: quietly, practically, and without a policy document in sight? In this uplifting and highly practical episode: • Will Savell shares real-world inclusion stories from two restaurants in East Tennessee. • We explore how clear communication, calm leadership, and flexi…

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Restless Minds, Clear Patterns w/ Priya Chanduraj 54:27

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Priya Chanduraj, the founder and CEO of FinTeam One, who discusses how her ADHD became an asset in the world of finance. Priya shares her experience of being a "challenged child" in India and how discovering her passion for economics allowed her to excel, and the freedom that comes from finding what you're good at. We A…

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Episode 45: From autism diagnosis to entrepreneur: finally, inclusion that works for everyone 12:41

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Discover how designing for diverse neurostyles boosts both fairness and performance. Neuro-inclusion works for autistic, ADHD, and neurotypical thinkers, without trading one group’s opportunity to thrive for another’s. This is the story behind my business, that led to me being recognized as one of the Top 10 Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future in 2025…

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Knowing Your Why: Capacity is Key w/ Jane Singleton 54:50

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Jane Singleton, a learning specialist, executive coach, and founder of Launchpad for Life. With over a decade of experience in education, Jane shares how her early experiences advocating for people with disabilities ignited her passion for helping neurodivergent individuals thrive. She discusses the gaps in traditional …

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Episode 44: Neuro-inclusion 101: a conversation with Kay Suthar on what leaders miss 19:08

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New to neuro-inclusion? This episode is the perfect place to start. In this warm and curious conversation, Kay Suthar asked the big questions, about leadership, team culture, autism, ADHD, and how we build workplaces where everyone contributes. You’ll hear us discussing: • How I accidentally discovered the impact of neurodivergence at work. • The a…

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Late-Realized, Loud and Leading w/ LaToya Hinton, PhD. 50:32

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Dr. LaToya Hinton, an autistic, ADHDer, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent women in leadership. With her experiences as a late-diagnosed adult, LaToya dives into the mental toll of masking, perfectionism, and how accessible environments can unlock untapped potential. She shares strategies for fostering authentic…

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Episode 43: ADD in the age of DEI backlash: a real-life look at burnout and belonging, with Will Savell 34:20

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What happens when masking stops working, and the system starts to make less space for difference? In this powerful, real-world conversation: • Will Savell shares his journey through ADD, executive burnout, and a fresh start. • Why “diversity hire” comments are more common, and more damaging, than we think. • The wide range of responses to neurodive…

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10- Summer Series: Planning to Pivot- Adapting in Music Lessons for Neurodivergent Students 22:11

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Send us a text The hardest truth about teaching neurodivergent students is the unpredictability. You never know which "version" of your student will arrive each week—focused and ready for challenges, anxious but willing, or struggling with concepts they mastered weeks ago. This variability isn't a failure of teaching or learning; it's simply the re…

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Your Child Isn’t Giving You a Hard Time, They’re Having a Hard Time w/ Christian Vinceneux 51:57

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Christian Vinceneux, ADHD advocate, coach (Life Guide Coaching), and former occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience working with neurodivergent families. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Christian reflects on growing up as a neurodivergent child in France, navigating challenges without the tools or wor…

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Episode 42: Neurodivergent thinking is a business strategy, not a sympathy play with Robert Annis 35:07

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What if the very skills your business is missing are ones you’re accidentally screening out? In this high-energy, thought-provoking discussion with organizational psychologist Robert Annis, we cover: • The unexpected strengths of autistic team members, far beyond the tech stereotype. • Cognitive diversity as a business asset for growth and innovati…

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09- Summer Series: Popping Bubbles, Swatting Flies, and Creative Approaches for Coordination/Finger Control 21:21

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Send us a text Ever had a student struggle with hand coordination and finger control despite their best efforts? You're not alone. This deep dive into the fascinating connection between neurodiversity and piano technique reveals why many students—particularly those with ADHD or autism—find fine motor skills (like piano technique) challenging. Wheth…

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Boundaries, Burnout, and Belonging /w Michelle Markman 50:11

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Michelle Markman, a late-diagnosed autistic entrepreneur and founder of ND Coach Inc., where she supports high-achieving neurodivergent women in unmasking and thriving on their own terms. Michelle reflects on how her diagnosis transformed her perspective on masking, burnout, and social challenges, and she shares practic…

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BONUS: Season 2 Train of Thought 27:16

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At the end of each episode, I asked every guest to continue the train of thought from the last episode. Starting from the beginning of the season, each guest had to connect the themes of their episode with the themes of the last one. At the end of the second season, we had the full train of thought ready. Links to Each Episode: Find all episodes he…

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Episode 41: How to design a brainstorm for autistic and ADHD thinkers - and everyone else 14:34

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Most brainstorms favor one type of thinker, and leave the others drained or silent. Discover how to unlock better ideas by designing your brainstorm for ALL neurostyles: introverts, ADHD-style fast thinkers, autistic-type deep processors, and more. ⚡ Includes 3 focus areas, each with 3 tactics, to help your team contribute their best thinking. Thes…

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Exploding Trucks, Rock and Roll, and Autism at 65 w/ Peter O'Neil 1:01:57

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Peter O’Neil, a retired attorney, musician, grandfather, and author of My So-Called Disorder: Autism, Exploding Trucks, and the Big Daddy of Rock and Roll. Diagnosed as autistic at 65, Peter reflects on how that discovery transformed his experiences of masking, social struggles, and professional success. From solitude a…

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Episode 40: My ADHD team lead is unbearable during deadlines. What can I do? 14:12

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A real situation. A real team. A real problem. The team believes their lead has ADHD, and blames that for everything: chaos, stress, last-minute scrambles, and sleepless nights. But here’s the truth: 👉 The real problem isn’t what you think it is. And solving it doesn’t require a diagnosis. In this episode, Dr Lisa Colledge shares a team case study:…

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08- Summer Series: Navigating Student Overwhelm/Meltdowns in Music Lessons 25:55

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Send us a text Emotional struggles in piano lessons can transform a beautiful learning experience into a source of stress for both students and teachers. How do we handle those moments when a student becomes overwhelmed or has a meltdown at the keyboard? Drawing from nearly 20 years of teaching experience, this episode unpacks practical, compassion…

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Breaking Free To Be Me w/ Kristin Walker (Mental Health News Radio Network) 58:18

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Kristin Walker, the founder of the Mental Health News Radio Network, to discuss her late-in-life discovery of being autistic and having ADHD. Kristin opens up about the emotional toll of masking, the powerful shift that came with her diagnosis, and how those experiences inspired her to amplify diverse voices in mental h…

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Episode 39: The surprising connection between parenting and leadership: discussion with Sharon Lim 39:05

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Your team isn’t your family, but if you’re leading both, you likely have more skills you can interchange between both situations than you realize. In this conversation, Leadership and Team Coach Sharon Lim shares how two decades of guiding executives shaped how she raised her three teenaged sons, and what it taught her about trust, boundaries, and …

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Fighting To Be Seen: The High Cost of Masking w/ Reid Miles 50:58

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Reid Miles, creator and host of Inside the Asperger’s Studio. Reid opens up about his journey from working in the tech industry to becoming a passionate advocate for autism and neurodiversity. He shares the ups and downs of navigating the professional world as a neurodivergent individual and explains how he found his vo…

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Episode 38: Lee September on transforming sensitivity into a leadership superpower 40:55

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What if the traits you thought made you ‘weird’… are actually what make you a brilliant leader? In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge speaks with Lee September, Software Engineering Manager at Bol.com. Lee shares how discovering his neurodivergence, and embracing traits like sensitivity, empathy and deep perception, have shape…

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07- Summer Series: Squirrel! Teaching Students with Short Attention Spans 25:36

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Send us a text Are you struggling to teach piano students who seem to bounce from one thought to another? Wondering how to keep young learners engaged or help your neurodivergent students thrive? This deep dive into teaching students with short attention spans might just transform your approach. Ready to transform your teaching approach? Discover h…

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Creativity That Calms: A New Way to Support Autistic Kids /w Jay Goth 40:35

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Mike and Chaya sit down with Jay Goth, CEO of Burble Creativity Inc., to explore how his company is using immersive storytelling to spark imagination, reduce overstimulation, and create calming environments for neurodivergent children. Drawing from ancient storytelling traditions, Jay explains how Burble’s innovative storytelling tents combine soun…

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Episode 37: Neurodivergence and high performance: lessons from a underwater school play 9:59

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What does a school play for neurodivergent children have to teach us about leadership and team performance? In this personal episode, I share a moment that reminded me exactly why I started this work: I believe that everyone can do something extraordinary—when you enable them to succeed. - Why our expectations shape outcomes more than we think. - H…

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Cut From Chaos: Shane Currin’s Story of Bipolar, Addiction, & Purpose 57:17

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Mike and Chaya kick off Season 2 by welcoming Shane Currin, a mental health advocate, writer, and podcast host of Diamonds in the Rough. Shane shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction, navigating bipolar disorder, and finding purpose through vulnerability and service. Together, they unpack the challenges and gifts of being neurodivergent, …

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Episode 36: Super-vision: why autistic minds are a natural match for intelligence work 15:08

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What do autistic pattern recognition, Temple Grandin’s visual thinking, and Israel’s elite intelligence unit have in common? In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge explores why neurodivergent thinking styles - such as autistic and dyslexic neurotypes - are a natural match for high-performance roles in cybersecurity and intellig…

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The Neurospicy Parent Advocate and Educator 41:03

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Episode 35: What tech got right with autism at work programs — and where we go next 15:49

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Autism hiring programs, like those of SAP and Microsoft, proved that neurodivergent talent can supercharge innovation, retention, and team performance. But what if you’re a team lead, founder, or manager without a big organizational program behind you? In this episode, D. Lisa Colledge explores why these initiatives, while groundbreaking in their t…

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The CRAFT- a teaching method for children with Autism 58:15

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Send us a text In this episode of the Therapod Podcast, we dive deep into a heartfelt conversation on the power of compassion, responsiveness, and teaching - CRAFT in the world of autism support. Our guest Jude Ragan — a seasoned educator with decades of experience — shares their journey of teaching. Together with Georgie and Banu, they explore wha…

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06- Summer Series: Creative Communication for Students with Speech/Language Delays 21:01

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Send us a text Struggling to connect with students who have speech and language difficulties? You're not alone. In this illuminating episode of the Creative Piano Pedagogy Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Davis Everhart launches a summer series, "So, I Have This Student..." dedicated to creative, out-of-the-box solutions for students who don't fit traditiona…