Ep 089: Honoring Individuality: ‘Different’ Changes the World

Do you feel like you're constantly fighting an uphill battle to get your neurodiverse child the help they need, and nothing you're doing is working? Today’s guest will give you hope. Jonathan Mooney is a widely sought-after speaker whose work has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, HBO, NPR, ABC News, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. Jonathan is a dyslexic writer, speaker, and do-gooder who did not learn to read until 12 years old. Despite the low expectations of others, he graduated from Brown university with an honors degree in English Literature. Jonathan has won multiple awards, including The Harry S. Truman fellowship for public services, was a finalist for a Roads Scholarship, LA Achievement award from The Lab school of Washington where he shared the stage with then Vice President Joe Biden. Listen to this inspiring Parenting With Impact episode with Jonathan Mooney as he teaches us to honor what each person brings to the world and to not be a judge of “normal”.Motivation Guide:In this FREE insider’s guide from the experts at ImpactParents, join with parents all over the world who are successfully using these 3 steps and 7 quick tips to motivate their children and teens to respond to requests without meltdowns, distractions, or pushback.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The importance of self-advocacy for neurodivergent learners.Strength-based versus deficit-based approaches to neurodiversity.The power of positive future-focused thinking for neurodivergent learners.Links Mentioned:Learning Outside The LinesNormal SucksConnect with Jonathan:Website LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices