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Mar 2025
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How Teaching Neurodiversity Helps Kids U...

DR. MONA AMIN
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Every child deserves to feel understood and included! Teaching kids about neurodiversity early fosters empathy, reduces stigma, and helps them embrace differences. By normalizing accommodations and shifting perspectives, we create a more accepting world where everyone can thrive.  Today, I’m joined by Laura Petix, a Neurodivergent Occupational Therapist, to ... Show More
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