Supporting Neurodivergent Kids: A Conversation with Love on the Spectrum's Kaelynn Partlow

02/24/25 • 18 min

Episode Summary – Inchstones Podcast

This week on Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion sits down with Love on the Spectrum’s Kaelynn Partlow—author, influencer, and autism therapist—for a deeply insightful and heartfelt conversation.

Kaelynn opens up about her childhood, her passions, and the unique experiences that shaped her journey as a neurodivergent woman. She shares her path through education, her advocacy work at Project HOPE, and her mission to improve autism services.

Together, Kaelynn and Sarah dive into the beauty of embracing individuality, the struggles neurodiverse children often face, and the unexpected joys of new experiences. For parents walking a similar path with their children, this episode offers invaluable wisdom, encouragement, and hope.

Episode Summary – Inchstones Podcast

This week on Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion sits down with Love on the Spectrum’s Kaelynn Partlow—author, influencer, and autism therapist—for a deeply insightful and heartfelt conversation.

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