039: INFACT with Jodi Asbell-Clarke from TERC | Fostering Neurodiversity in STEM Education

04/17/23 • 42 min

In this episode, we talk to Jodi Asbell-Clarke from TERC about the INFACT project, which stands for Including Neurodiversity in Foundational and Applied Computational Thinking. INFACT has developed an inclusive program to teach computational thinking skills in grade 3-8 by embedding supports and multiple modalities, so all students can find success. We also talk about neurodiversity in STEM and education. (Episode Transcript)

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038: VoiceItt with Dr. Rachel Levy | Revolutionizing Communication and Independence by Giving a Voice to All

In this episode, we interview Dr. Rachel Levy from VoiceItt. Voiceitt is an iOS and web-based speech recognition app for people with speech disabilities, disorders, or impairments. We talk about the difference between the apps and how people can use them for training to understand their unique speech patterns for communication with smart home devices or with others. We also talk about how the app is being used across different environments and the impact the app has on independence. (Episode Transcript)

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040: Snoezelen with Chris Hastings | Exploring the Transformative Power of Multisensory Environments

In this episode, we interview Chris Hastings from Snoezelen, a company that creates multisensory rooms and spaces. We talk about how these rooms are designed and their various equipment and features, as well as how these spaces are beneficial to a variety of different people with different needs. (Episode Transcript)