Episode 13: Reclaiming Motherhood!

10/19/23 • 49 min

"The Neuroaffirming Parent" is an uplifting and educational podcast dedicated to supporting Neurodivergent and Neurotypical parents, educators, activists, and listeners in creating a nurturing, affirming, and neuroinclusive environment for neurodiverse household in a neurodiverse world.

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Episode 13 is going to be truly insightful. We have a very special guest joining us –

COREY BRISKEY

She is a Mom of two wonderful children, one of which is neurodivergent, medically complex and disabled. Corey is excited to have found her passions and to share them with our listeners.

She also holds a master’s degree in Public Health with a focus on community health and bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology and minor in Business Administration.

Corey loves to write, advocate for children with disabilities, and speak her own truth!

In fact, she has written a memoir called “What Village? : A Memoir on Overcoming Ableism and Reclaiming Motherhood”. She is currently in the early publication process!

You can follow her on instagram @coreybriskey or on her website www.coreybriskey.com

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Remember, every human is unique, and the strategies that work best for one human may differ for another. Be willing to adapt and evolve your approach as you learn more about neurodiversity and the needs and strengths of all humans. Incorporating neurodiversity affirming practices is an ongoing journey of learning, empathy, and growth.

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Music source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/holiznacc0/

Intro Music: Sense Of Purpose by HoliznaCC0

Outro Music: Kids by HoliznaCC0

From the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC 3.0

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Episode 13 is going to be truly insightful. We have a very special guest joining us –

COREY BRISKEY

She is a Mom of two wonderful children, one of which is neurodivergent, medically complex and disabled. Corey is excited to have found her passions and to share them with our listeners.

She also holds a master’s degree in Public Health with a focus on community health and bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology and minor in Business Administration.

Corey loves to write, advocate for children with disabilities, and speak her own truth!

In fact, she has written a memoir called “What Village? : A Memoir on Overcoming Ableism and Reclaiming Motherhood”. She is currently in the early publication process!

You can follow her on instagram @coreybriskey or on her website www.coreybriskey.com

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Previous Episode

Episode 12: What practices are actually Neurodiversity Affirming?

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One key aspect of advocating for neurodiversity-affirming practices is rejecting harmful approaches like behaviorism and functioning labels. Behaviorism reduces individuals to a set of behaviors to be modified, often neglecting the underlying needs and experiences of neurodivergent people.

Instead of relying on behaviorism, we should focus on evidence-based practices rooted in neuroscience. These approaches are built on a foundation of understanding how the brain functions and how neurodivergent individuals can thrive. This means looking at interventions and therapies that are backed by scientific research.

We should draw inspiration from adult autistic rights activists like Jim Sinclair. Their advocacy has been instrumental in promoting acceptance, understanding, and support for autistic individuals. It's a reminder that the voices and perspectives of neurodivergent adults are invaluable in shaping our parenting and educational practices.

What does it look like to practice neurodiversity-affirming parenting? It starts with recognizing and respecting your child's unique neurocognitive profile. It means creating an environment that supports their individual needs, interests, and strengths.

The principles of neurodiversity should also extend into the educational, medical, and all other systems of society.

Resources:

Historicizing Jim Sinclair’s “Don’t Mourn for Us”: A Cultural and Intellectual History of Neurodiversity’s First Manifesto by Sarah Pripas-Kapit

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-13-8437-0_2

behaviorism-is-dead-how-do-we-tell-the-autism-parents

https://neuroclastic.com/behaviorism-is-dead-how-do-we-tell-the-autism-parents/

A Review of B. F. Skinner’s Verbal Behavior by Noam Chomsky

https://chomsky.info/1967____/

Why ABA Therapy is Harmful to Autistic People

https://autisticscienceperson.com/why-aba-therapy-is-harmful-to-autistic-people/

Therapist Neurodiversity Collective, Inc

https://therapistndc.org/

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Episode 14: All about Inclusion!

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Our guest is Dr. David Palmer! He is a husband, a father, and a neurodivergent adult with an Ed.D., or a doctoral degree in education specializing in special education. He has decades of experience as a teacher and an administrator. He is a passionate advocate for neurodivergent students and their families. He is the founder and director of Inclusion Matters Education Services.

You may already be following him or his work on social media @imesdoc and @inclusionmattersed

“At IMES, we are on a mission to empower parents as advocates for their neurodivergent students. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive, and we are determined to provide the necessary services and support to make that a reality.”

So why was he invited on our podcast today? This is because he is an ADHD adult, a husband, and a father of six children, five of whom are adopted and neurodivergent. David's commitment to inclusion is deeply rooted in his personal life. He loves to share his journey, insights, and dedication to empowering neurodivergent students to thrive in school and life.

Inclusive education resources:

https://www.readingrockets.org/helping-all-readers/inclusive-classrooms

https://www.pacer.org/bullying/info/questions-answered/inclusion-matters.asp

https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/reports/un-human-rights-report-secretary-general-implementation-un-disability-inclusion-0

https://www.aitsl.edu.au/research/spotlights/inclusive-education-teaching-students-with-disability

https://www.inclusionmattersed.com/

https://www.instagram.com/inclusionmattersed/

https://www.facebook.com/Inclusionmattersed

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