Empowering Neurodivergent Kids
Reading With Your Kids Podcast
Shownotes Transcript
In this enlightening episode of Reading With Your Kids, host Jed Doherty explores neurodiversity through children's literature. The show features two segments focused on dyslexia and ADHD, providing valuable insights for parents, educators, and children alike. The first segment welcomes Lynn and Jon Greenberg, the mother-son team behind "Robbie the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure." Jon shares his personal journey with dyslexia, emphasizing how proper diagnosis and tailored education helped him overcome challenges. The Greenbergs discuss the importance of early intervention, advocating for children's needs, and fostering creativity in neurodivergent learners. In the second segment, Elly Both joins from Singapore to discuss her book "A Kids Book About ADHD." Both, diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s, explains how her late diagnosis inspired her to write a book helping children understand and embrace their unique brain differences. She emphasizes the importance of fostering creativity and self-understanding in kids with ADHD. Key topics covered include:
Understanding dyslexia and ADHD as neurodivergent conditions
The importance of early diagnosis and intervention
Advocating for children's educational needs
Fostering creativity in neurodivergent learners
Breaking down stigma and negative labels associated with learning differences
Supporting neurodiverse students in schools
Various management options for ADHD, including medication and non-medication approaches
This episode provides valuable resources for families navigating neurodiversity, promoting understanding, acceptance, and support for children with dyslexia and ADHD. By featuring authors who have personal experience with these conditions, Reading With Your Kids offers authentic perspectives and practical advice for helping neurodivergent children thrive.
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