ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 248: Educating Neurodivergent Students with Former NYU Professor and Author Sivan Hong

Oct 4, 2023

Former NYU Professor and Author Sivan Hong shares her journey from struggling reader to bestselling children's author. She discusses the impact of a late ADHD diagnosis on enjoying literature, explores the social construct of reading and the importance of the end result, and highlights the challenges faced by neurodivergent students in education. She also delves into how ADHD affects emotions and social situations, and emphasizes the importance of embracing individuality and unique life experiences.

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Introduction

00:00 • 5min

Late Diagnosis and Literary Struggles

05:15 • 5min

Exploring the Social Construct of Reading and the Importance of the End Result

10:02 • 2min

ADHD and Emotions

12:07 • 5min

Adapting to Social Situations

17:00 • 17min

Challenges Faced by Neurodivergent Students in Education

33:46 • 3min

Navigating ADHD in Education and Career

36:25 • 11min

Career Paths and ADHD Traits

47:26 • 6min

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Growing up, Author Sivan Hong struggled to focus on reading long enough to connect with the text, until she discovered audiobooks and a whole new world opened up for her. Years later Sivan was diagnosed with ADHD and she finally understood why visual reading had been such a challenge for her and had caused so much unnecessary shame.

Sivan's diagnosis opened her eyes to how much easier things could've been if her different learning style had been encouraged and she was inspired to start writing books that show how neurodivergent differences can be turned into strengths if given the right support.

Her books, which are of course offered in both written and audiobook format, focus on helping neurodiverse children face changes and challenges with courage, and just as importantly, they aim to normalize different behaviors and support for all children. In her words, "We normalize these differences. And then it becomes okay, right? It becomes something that isn't seen as different."

Sivan's journey from struggling reader to bestselling children's author along with the incredible work she's done through her books is truly inspiring and I'm so delighted to share her story with you in this episode.
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