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Kids Need Neurodivergent Characters: Kyla and Jedidiah Mora on Acceptance & Understanding

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Kyla and Jedidiah Mora are a neurodivergent couple, writers, and advocates. They are the authors of “Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur”, a popular children’s book that helps kids understand autism, ADHD, and different ways of thinking. Their journey started with their own diagnoses of autism and ADHD as adults. After years of confusion and challenges, they found clarity, self-acceptance, and a desire to help others feel less alone.

Kyla is a high school teacher and journalist who is passionate about education and storytelling. Jedidiah works in the water industry and has a strong interest in mechanical engineering. Together, they combine their skills and personal experiences to create stories that celebrate neurodivergent kids and families. Through their writing, they aim to break down stigma, spark conversations, and make children’s books more inclusive.

Key Moments

00:00 Intro and Audio Descriptions

06:53 Own Voices, Own Stories Award for Disabled Authors

12:33 Internalizing Blame; Autism, ADHD, and Trauma

21:50 Autism and Learning to Be Your True Self

26:49 Embracing Hyperfocus in a Positive Way

28:21 Job Challenges and Personal Struggles

44:44 Unique Traits of Autistic Girls

59:09 Understanding and Accepting

Connect with Kyla Mora

Twitter: https://x.com/kylapmora

Website: https://cherrylakepublishing.com/shop/show/54094

Jedidiah Mora

Website: https://cherrylakepublishing.com/shop/show/54094

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39 episodes

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Kyla and Jedidiah Mora are a neurodivergent couple, writers, and advocates. They are the authors of “Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur”, a popular children’s book that helps kids understand autism, ADHD, and different ways of thinking. Their journey started with their own diagnoses of autism and ADHD as adults. After years of confusion and challenges, they found clarity, self-acceptance, and a desire to help others feel less alone.

Kyla is a high school teacher and journalist who is passionate about education and storytelling. Jedidiah works in the water industry and has a strong interest in mechanical engineering. Together, they combine their skills and personal experiences to create stories that celebrate neurodivergent kids and families. Through their writing, they aim to break down stigma, spark conversations, and make children’s books more inclusive.

Key Moments

00:00 Intro and Audio Descriptions

06:53 Own Voices, Own Stories Award for Disabled Authors

12:33 Internalizing Blame; Autism, ADHD, and Trauma

21:50 Autism and Learning to Be Your True Self

26:49 Embracing Hyperfocus in a Positive Way

28:21 Job Challenges and Personal Struggles

44:44 Unique Traits of Autistic Girls

59:09 Understanding and Accepting

Connect with Kyla Mora

Twitter: https://x.com/kylapmora

Website: https://cherrylakepublishing.com/shop/show/54094

Jedidiah Mora

Website: https://cherrylakepublishing.com/shop/show/54094

  continue reading

39 episodes

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