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Episode 14 (year 5): Interview with Me and Khloe

Today I am posting an interview with Khloe.

Khloe is a determined 15 year old sophomore at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School who has NVLD and is passionate about promoting self-advocacy and inclusion. Focusing her education on early childhood education, Khloe is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. In her free time, Khloe is a varsity cheerleader and enjoys tumbling, napping, and spending time with her friends and support dog Stamkos. Eager to take on new challenges and opportunities, Khloe is constantly seeking personal growth.

As a participant in the Miss America pageant system and holding the title of Miss Old Colony's Teen, Khloe navigates the challenges of an invisible disability with strength and resilience. Her community service initiative is entitled "NVLD-Spreading Awareness on Non Verbal Learning Disabilities" Her goal is to spend her year of service educating others about NVLD while supporting inclusion in schools and promoting self advocacy in teens.

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Episode 13 (year 5): How to Minimize Distractions Before They Start

Neurodivergent students, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences, often approach studying in unique ways that play to their strengths and accommodate challenges.

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Episode 12 (year 5): Using Mental Math with NLD: Now vs. Life Applications

Growing up, math was a constant challenge for me, and I often needed multiple tutors to help with homework—sometimes three in a single day. While overwhelming at times, their support eased my frustration and tears. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with NLD at 19 in college that I finally understood why math had been so difficult.

Growing up, math was a constant challenge for me, and I often needed multiple tutors to help with homework—sometimes three in a single day. While overwhelming at times, their support eased my frustration and tears. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with NLD at 19 in college that I finally understood why math had been so difficult.

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Episode 11 (year 5): Interview with Me and Ellen (Part 3)

Today is the final part of an interview with my friend, Ellen who is a special ed tutor and teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, what it was like before and after as well.

Today is the final part of an interview with my friend, Ellen who is a special ed tutor and teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, what it was like before and after as well.

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Episode 10 (year 5): NLD, ND and Being a Homeowner

Many neurodivergents have a hard time being on their own and independent because of it being hard to be independent without help from your family. I work for my parents and have for four years. And have lived with them for 6 years so I get it. But I’m fortunate to have had help from my family to get my own first place!

Many neurodivergents have a hard time being on their own and independent because of it being hard to be independent without help from your family. I work for my parents and have for four years. And have lived with them for 6 years so I get it. But I’m fortunate to have had help from my family to get my own first place!

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Episode 09 (year 5): Voting and Neurodivergence; Challenges and Opportunities

Neurodivergent individuals often face unique challenges when voting due to factors related to their sensory processing, executive functioning, and social interactions.

Neurodivergent individuals often face unique challenges when voting due to factors related to their sensory processing, executive functioning, and social interactions.

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Episode 08 (year 5): Interview with Ellen and Me (part 2)

Today is the second part of an interview with my friend, Ellen who is a special ed tutor and teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, what it was like before and after as well.

Today is the second part of an interview with my friend, Ellen who is a special ed tutor and teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, what it was like before and after as well.

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Episode 7 (year 5): Interview with Me and Ellen (Part 1)

Today is an interview with my friend, Ellen who is a special ed tutor and teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, what it was like before and after as well.

Today is an interview with my friend, Ellen who is a special ed tutor and teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the challenges of teaching during the pandemic, what it was like before and after as well.

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Episode 6 (year 5): How Many Educators and Professionals Are Neurodiverse or Know Someone Who Is?

How many doctors, teachers, academic counselors and tutors are neurodiverse? Or know someone who is neurodiverse?

The topic discusses how many professionals, like doctors, teachers, and tutors, are neurodiverse or know someone who is. It suggests that if more doctors understood neurodiversity, they could better address challenges related to chronic pain, medication effectiveness, weight management, and self-care. The text highlights that neurodiverse individuals face different challenges than neurotypicals, and professionals who recognize this could offer more effective and compassionate care.

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Episode 5 (year 5): Reading with NLD: Understanding and Comprehension

Do you have find yourself skipping lines when trying to read a book? Or have challenges with not feeling tired after reading a lot at once? Do you find that sometimes it’s hard to understand what you just read? I have all of these problems still even though I don’t read academically anymore for school since I graduated six years ago.

Links for articles

  • https://nvld.org/nonverbal-learning-disability-nvld-possible-signs-of-nvld-by-elizabeth/

  • https://www.understood.org/en/articles/5-confusing-signs-of-nonverbal-learning-disabilities

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Episode 04 (year 5): Interview with Dateability, Johnathon and Me (Part 3)

This episode features the final part of the interview with Jacqueline and Alex, co-founders of the Dateability app, discussing how it makes dating more accessible and safe for everyone, including LGBTQ+, neurodivergents, and neurotypicals. For more information, visit: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/.

This episode is the final part to the interview with Jacqueline and Alexa co founders of Dateability app, Johnathon and myself. We will discuss how dateability makes their app safe, dating more accessible for everyone especially LGBTQ+, neurodivergents, and neurotypicals. Please go to this page and watch the video on it to learn more about dateability: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/. Thank you.

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Episode 03 (year 5): Interview with Dateability, Johnathon and Me (Part 2)

This episode features the second part of the interview with Jacqueline and Alex, co-founders of the Dateability app, discussing how it makes dating more accessible and safe for everyone, including LGBTQ+, neurodivergents, and neurotypicals. For more information, visit: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/.

This episode is the second part to the interview with Jacqueline and Alexa co founders of Dateability app, Johnathon and myself. We will discuss how dateability makes their app safe, dating more accessible for everyone especially LGBTQ+, neurodivergents, and neurotypicals. Please go to this page and watch the video on it to learn more about dateability: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/. Thank you.

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Episode 2 (year 5): What Gadgets Can Ease Life for Neurodiverse People?

For me it was my accommodations I had in college. I was able to record the audio of lectures. Had audio version of textbooks and extra time on tests. I took the test in a room with fewer distractions and by myself. I also was able to have my ESA dog Truffles with me in the exam room. I used Kurzweil 3000, audio-noteaker and sonocent.

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  • https://www.helloedlife.com/post/top-20-technology-choices-helping-individuals-on-the-autism-spectrum-in-2021

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Episode 01 (year 5): Interview with Dateability, Johnathon and Me

Today's episode marks the start of year 5 of the podcast, which has grown from 6 plays in its first episode to over 14,075 plays across 91 countries. This episode features an interview with Jacqueline and Alex, co-founders of the Dateability app, discussing how it makes dating more accessible and safe for everyone, including LGBTQ+, neurodivergents, and neurotypicals. For more information, visit: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/.

Today's episode is the start of year 5 of this podcast! Wow, those years went by faster than I thought they would. Here are some stats of growth from year 1 to year 5: I am thrilled to celebrate one year of my podcast! It began on July 17, 2020, with just 6 plays for the first episode. By September, my website had 8 views, and my Facebook and Instagram pages had 16 followers each. In August, Canada joined the audience, and within a week on Spotify, the podcast had 39 plays and 9 listeners. By November, I reached 1,000 plays, and in January, I launched a YouTube channel with 13 subscribers. Nearly four years later, with over 14,075 total plays, my podcast has reached 91 countries, all 50 states, and over 1,000 cities. I have interviewed 77 diverse individuals, making each episode enjoyable and meaningful. As a proud podcast host, I hope this platform continues to create a lasting legacy for neurodivergents like me.

This episode is an interview with Jacqueline and Alexa co founders of Dateability app, Johnathon and myself. We will discuss how dateability makes their app safe, dating more accessible for everyone especially LGBTQ+, neurodivergents, and neurotypicals. Please go to this page and watch the video on it to learn more about dateability: https://info.dateabilityapp.com/. Thank you.

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Episode 30 (year 4): How Did the Nazis Target Neurodivergent Individuals During the Holocaust?

Have you ever wondered if historical events targeted neurodivergent individuals without many knowing? It would be both interesting and appalling to discover if any neurodivergent individuals were among those exterminated in the Holocaust. I apologize if this topic touches on personal losses related to the Holocaust, a truly horrific period in human history.

Have you ever wondered if historical events targeted neurodivergent individuals without many knowing? It would be both interesting and appalling to discover if any neurodivergent individuals were among those exterminated in the Holocaust. I apologize if this topic touches on personal losses related to the Holocaust, a truly horrific period in human history.

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  • https://www.hmd.org.uk/learn-about-the-holocaust-and-genocides/nazi-persecution/disabled-people/

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Episode 29 (year 4): Challenges of NLD, Chronic Migraines, and PTSD

Do you struggle with more than one incurable condition or learning difference?

Do you struggle with more than one incurable condition or learning difference? Or do you have challenges living with more than one condition or learning difference that are invisible? Do you have issues with there not being a cure for these conditions, diseases, learning differences etc. now or possibly ever?

I would say yes to all of these questions and that has been true for the past 16 years for my PTSD, the past 10 years for NLD and chronic migraines. 

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Episode 28 (year 4): Interview with Me and Taylor (Part two)

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Episode 27 (year 4): Interview with Me and Taylor (Part One)

This is the first part of the interview with Taylor who is a special ed teacher that I met through a summer program we did with our children at our Sunday School at The Unity Center.

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Episode 26 (year 4): What Historical Figures Were Suspected to be Neurodivergent?

Can you think of any historical figures who were suspected to be neurodiverse? Maybe Einstein, Oppenheimer, or Charles Darwin were neurodivergent? We’re going to explore that today.

Can you think of any historical figures who were suspected to be neurodiverse? Maybe Einstein, Oppenheimer, or Charles Darwin were neurodivergent? We’re going to explore that today.

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Episode 25 (Year 4): Why Being a ND and Having Chronic Pain is a Blessing in Disguise

What is, how is and why is beautiful or a blessing in disguise? Why is it a good thing to be authentically you and not mask your neurodiversity? Why you shouldn’t mask your neurodiversity?

What is, how is and why is beautiful or a blessing in disguise? Why is it a good thing to be authentically you and not mask your neurodiversity? Why you shouldn’t mask your neurodiversity?

I’ve always had a difficult time being myself especially around people that don’t know much about me. I usually don’t hid the challenges that my learning difference and chronic migraine conditions present to my close friends and family because they know what it is like for me since they live with me and have known me for a while.

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