Word of the Week: Misophonia

12/17/21 • 6 min

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Time to introduce a new series that will be added to the rotation for Neuroversity in 2022. Word of the Week. This will be a regularly re-occuring episode where we focus on a new word or concept that impacts neurodiverse individuals, but can also be found in anyone.
First up, Misophonia, which literally means "hatred of sound"
What is it? What is it not? And how does it impact neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals?
While citing from the following resources, Jessica tries to make sense of the trouble with some sounds.
https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/misophonia-and-adhd#The-link-between-ADHD-and-hypersensitivity
https://edgefoundation.org/small-sounds-strong-reaction-misophonia-and-adhd/

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Bridges Learning System: A Speech Language Curriculum Built By and Inclusive of the Neurodivergent

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Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a curriculum designed to meet children where they are, recognize their strengths, and adjust as necessary to meet the goals desired by the child and the family?
What if educators received adequate training on a non-medical model for helping neurodiverse students reach their full potential, not the imposed expectations of an education built for neurotypicals?
I feel very Lennon saying this, but, imagine?
Meet Dr. Katrina Martin, the founder of Bridges Learning System. After years of working within and on behalf of the education system for disabled youth, Katrina has a core belief that true education reform is urgently needed. She contends that now is the time to remove the antiquated paradigm of educating autistic and neurodivergent students through a medical model of disability. And in its place, she is building a social justice model of education, supporting strengths and teaching the benefits and values inherent in diverse ways of thinking.

Dr. Martin founded Bridges Learning System with the belief that by bringing together the autistic community and those who work on their behalf we can change the world, one student, one family, and one educator at a time.

Guess we don't have to imagine anymore!
https://bridgeslearningsystem.com/
For questions or to find out more, contact Dr. Martin directly:
https://meetings.engagebay.com/KatrinaMartin

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Great Minds Think Differently with Haley Moss

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In this episode of Neuroversity, Jessica talks with attorney, author, artist and advocate Haley Moss. Diagnosed as autistic when she was three years old, Haley is passionate about disability inclusion and neurodiversity. In our conversation today, we focus on her latest book, "Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals. We discuss the idea of universal design and accommodations and why they are absolutely not just for the disabled. We also try to breakdown the stereotype that neurodivergent professionals can only work in STEM.
About Haley Moss:
Haley Moss is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and the author of four books that guide
individuals through professional and personal challenges. She is a consultant to top corporations and nonprofits that seek her guidance in creating a diverse workplace, and a sought-after commentator on disability rights issues. The first openly autistic lawyer in Florida, Haley’s books include “Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals (ABA Book Publishing; June 2021) and “The Young Autistic Adult’s Independence Handbook”(Jessica Kingsley Publishers; November 2021). Her articles have appeared in outlets including the Washington Post, Teen Vogue, and Fast Company.
For more information on Haley visit:
https://haleymoss.com/

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