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Apr 2023
1h 29m

EP. 224: ADHD, Autism and Making Friends...

TRACY OTSUKA
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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ Steph West is the creator and director of Starfish Social Club, which teaches neurodivergent kids and teens how to make friends without masking or conforming. She's on a mission to change the way we teach social skills, as well ... Show More
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