In this episode of Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast, Pamela Furr, joined by co-hosts Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Missy Owen, and Loki DePristo, welcomes Matt Susin, a school board district representative, to discuss the intersection of education, neurodiversity, and job placement for neurodivergent students in Brevard County. The conversation highlights Matt's passion for workforce readiness programs, including a groundbreaking job placement initiative for students with disabilities. Matt shares his journey from teacher to school board representative, emphasizing the need for community support in advocating for neurodivergent learners and ensuring they have meaningful employment opportunities after graduation. Tune in for this inspiring conversation, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/L2Mu5oyexG8
0:00 - Start of Episode and Introduction
1:46 - Introduction to Matt Susin
4:15 - Job Placement for Neurodivergent Students in Brevard County
9:50 - Go to the ballot box and make your voices heard! 11:29 - Families in personal crisis, where do they go? 14:13 - Employers and Disabled Students and how do they work together?
17:00 - Autistic Children and unique abilities
19:26 - A hard student but a great student 20:55 - Parents beaten up by the system
22:10 - Love and Hate in School
23:55 - Matt gives a farewell
25:27 - End of Episode
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