The Lighter Side of the Spectrum Autism Podcast - Episode 10 (Megan Kohler, Neurodivergent Students)

🌟 In this episode, David sits down with Megan Kohler, founder of Megan Kohler Consulting and assistant teaching professor at Penn State University, for an insightful discussion about creating more accessible and inclusive higher education environments for neurodivergent students.
From strategies to support students on the autism spectrum to Megan’s personal journey navigating her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis, this conversation covers:
🎓 The importance of learning design in accommodating diverse needs
🤝 Challenges and solutions for neurodivergent inclusion in education
🧠 Practical tools, including Megan’s experience with Apollo Neuro
🩺 The struggles of obtaining accurate ADHD evaluations
This episode is packed with valuable tips, personal stories, and actionable insights to help educators, parents, and allies better support neurodivergent individuals in academic settings and beyond.
💡 Join the conversation and help us spread awareness about the importance of inclusion!
#Autism #ADHD #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #AutismAcceptance #ADHDAwareness #HigherEducation #AccessibleLearning #LearningDesign #NeurodivergentSupport #ApolloNeuro #ParentingADHD #EducationForAll
Topics
01:33 Megan's Journey into Learning Design
02:10 Understanding Learning Design
05:07 Effective Learning Strategies
09:02 Personal Stories and Neurodivergence
14:19 Challenges in Diagnosing Neurodivergence
16:30 Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Higher Education
21:42 Promoting Neurodiversity Awareness
23:21 Neuro-Inclusive Standards for Faculty
24:40 Current State of Neurodiversity in Education
28:03 Tip of the Week: Apollo Neuro
33:01 Tip of the Week: Reframing for Productivity
42:06 Autism Fact or Fiction: Communication Skills
46:19 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics
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