All Kinds of Minds

Audio recording of our edWebinar where our presenters Duncan Scherer (Former Chief Schools Officer at Democracy Prep Public Schools) and Lucas Harrington, Psy. D. (Clinical Psychologist) discussed the following topics: Key factors influencing communication and behavior challenges in neurodivergent students Practical, neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support common behavior and communication...

In this episode of the All Kinds of Minds podcast, we speak with clinical psychologist Lucas Harrington, Psy. D., about AuDHD and how educators can better support AuDHD students. Topics covered include: What AuDHD is and how it differs from autism and ADHD alone The strengths and challenges of AuDHD Practical strategies from reducing overwhelm and supporting executive functioning in the classroom...

In this episode of the All Kinds of Minds podcast, we speak with Amy Husk-Reed, an Educational Specialist, specializing in autism, and former educator, program specialist, and mentor in urban and rural schools. Topics covered include: How to set up safe, clear, and inclusive classroom environment Budget-friendly ways to create calming spaces and classroom libraries Balancing visual supports withou...

In this episode of the All Kinds of Minds podcast, we speak with Mash, an AuDHD special education advocate and former educator with experience working in traditional, charter, and alternative schools. Topics covered include: The biggest problems facing special education The impact of inadequate teacher training and lack of support How high turnover impacts students and what admin can do about it T...

This special podcast episode is a recording of an edWebinar sponsored by Social Cipher. In this episode, Dr. Nathalie Henderson, Dr. Lucas Harrington, and Vanessa Castañeda Gill discuss Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and how schools can ensure their interventions are neurodiversity-affirming. Topic covered include: Overview of MTSS tiers Common behaviors of neurodivergent students Pitfalls...

In this episode of the All Kinds of Minds podcast, we speak with Amy Bodkin, a homeschool consultant, former school psychologist, and autistic parent of two autistic children. Many families choose homeschooling after public schools fail to meet their children’s needs. Amy shares what she has learned from these families and how schools can use those insights to better support neurodivergent student...

In this episode of the All Kinds of Minds podcast, we are joined by Vanessa Castañeda Gill, the founder and CEO of Social Cipher. Topics covered include: - The intersection of neurodivergence, ethnicity, and gender from her perspective as an autistic Latina woman - Challenges faced by neurodivergent students of color - The importance of representation and supportive resources in school Website: ht...

In this episode of the All Kinds of Minds podcast, we speak with Dr. Christina Cipriano. She is the Director of the Education Collaboratory at Yale, an Associate Professor of Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Yale Child Study Center, and the author of Be Unapologetically Impatient. Topics covered in this episode: - What does ableism look like in schools? - The impact of ablei...

In this episode of the All Kinds of Minds podcast, we speak with Rene Sanchez, Interim Superintendent of the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union and former Superintendent of Champlain Valley School District. Topics covered include: - Benefits of Universal Design Learning (UDL) for students and educators - Strategies for overcoming traditional barriers to creating supportive schools - Connecting wi...

In this episode of the All Kinds of Minds podcast, we speak with Tehama County Director of Special Education and CAPTAIN Regional Implementation Lead, Mark Pfaff. Topics covered include: The role of administrators in supporting autistic students Barriers to inclusion and how to overcome them The importance of undergoing a mindset shift to better support autistic students Resources mentioned: Bloss...

In this episode of All Kinds of Minds podcast, we speak with clinical psychologist Lucas Harrington, Psy. D., about why autistic girls are often overlooked or undiagnosed. Topics covered include: Reasons why autistic girls are underdiagnosed How being overlooked can impact the school experience Different ways schools can ensure autistic girls receive the support they need, even without an IEP Abou...