AuDHD Flourishing 89 2E & ND-Affirming Education with Emily Kircher-Morris
Mar 8, 2025
Emily Kircher-Morris, host of The Neurodiversity Podcast and author of 'Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools,' offers invaluable insights on supporting neurodivergent learners. She highlights the need for inclusive teaching practices that embrace diverse learning styles. The conversation touches on the challenges of traditional assessments for ADHD students and advocates for engaging, personalized evaluations. Kircher-Morris also discusses the importance of community and self-advocacy, as well as navigating adulthood's complexities for neurodivergent individuals.
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Emily's School Experience
- Emily Kircher-Morris was identified as gifted but struggled in school due to unmet needs.
- Despite excelling in spelling bees, she failed spelling class for not completing busywork.
Mattia's Homeschooling
- Mattia Murray shares her unique homeschooling experience, where self-teaching with minimal parental involvement worked well for her.
- This approach allowed her to learn at her own pace and focus on mastering concepts, which she found motivating.
Misinterpreted Motivation
- Emily recalls her teachers misinterpreting her lack of motivation, while her mother recognized her deep interest in learning.
- Emily's example highlights the disconnect between a child's genuine curiosity and a school's rigid expectations.
