Advocating For Inclusive Education With Aleesha White

Aleesha White, founder of Moody, shares her journey of supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families.

She discusses the challenges she faced as a high school student with seizures and her subsequent passion for helping neurodivergent people.

Aleesha emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive opportunities and supporting neurodivergent individuals outside of the traditional classroom environment.

She also highlights the need for neuro-affirming strategies in education and offers advice for educators and parents. Moody aims to provide a supportive platform for teachers, students, and parents on their neurodiverse journey.

What we chatted about on the show:

• Supporting neurodivergent students requires creating inclusive opportunities and focusing on their well-being and mental health.
• Neurodivergent students may face challenges in traditional classroom environments, and it is important to provide support outside of the curriculum.
• Teachers can make a positive impact by modifying and differentiating their teaching strategies to meet the needs of neurodivergent students.
• Parents can advocate for their neurodivergent children by establishing open communication with teachers and sharing concerns and successes.
• Moody aims to provide a supportive platform for teachers, students, and parents, offering resources and strategies for the neurodiverse community.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Aleesha White and Moody

01:27 Creating Inclusive Opportunities for Neurodivergent Individuals

04:17 Supporting Neurodivergent Students Outside of the Classroom

09:06 Neuro-Affirming Strategies for Educators

16:10 Advocating for Neurodivergent Children: Tips for Parents

22:47 Moody: A Supportive Platform for the Neurodiverse Community

Connect with Aleesha:

Free guide: empowering parents of neurodivergent children https://moody.myflodesk.com Instagram @themoodydifference

The full transcript for this episode is available HERE

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