The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast

Guest: Dr. Emily Levy, founder of EBL Coaching, to unpack practical, research-based strategies that help neurodiverse students thrive. From time management and organization to reading, writing, and math, Dr. Levy shares powerful tools rooted in executive functioning and multisensory instruction. You'll learn how techniques such as ET vs. AT time-tracking, the three-tiered organization system, visual brainstorming webs, and Orton-Gillingham reading instruction transform learning for students with ADHD and dyslexia. Dr. Levy also offers guidance for parents, quick wins students can use immediately, and a moving success story that proves early struggles do not define long-term potential. Whether you're a parent, educator, or neurodivergent learner yourself, this conversation is packed with actionable insights that foster confidence, independence, and meaningful academic growth. Learn More About Dr. Levy & EBL Coaching Visit EBLCoaching.com for: Articles Resources Program details Additional podcasts and interviews Follow EBL Coaching on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebl_coaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EBLCoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilylevy/ Connect With Us Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast would love your feedback. Post a review on our Google profile. https://share.google/9RAoxcWhwXu5Pl1xY Grab your The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast Merch Catalogue Items from our Storehttps://www.neurodiversityvoices.com/category/all-products Support by joining our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/14218572/join Be A Neurodiversity Voices+ Subscriber https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-neurodiversity-voices-podcast-adhd-autism-audhd/id1806028241 If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast player you love, please take a moment to rate the show and leave a comment. It makes a huge difference!

Guest: Jeff Brown. What does it truly mean to see a child — not just their behaviour, but the brain and experiences underneath it? In this episode of The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast, host Paul Cruz is joined by educator and author Jeff Brown, a high school teacher with over 25 years of experience and lived experience as an autistic and ADHD adult. Together, they explore how slowing down our perception can transform classrooms, homes, and lives. Jeff shares why behaviour is so often misunderstood, how neurodivergent students are mislabeled as "lazy" or "defiant," and what becomes possible when adults choose curiosity over judgment. From sensory overload and rejection sensitivity to discipline systems and long-term self-worth, this conversation reframes advocacy as something that begins with how we see people — long before paperwork or policy. This episode is especially meaningful for: Neurodivergent youth who've felt misunderstood Parents and caregivers seeking a more compassionate lens Educators looking to build inclusive, supportive classrooms When people feel seen, they feel safer. And when they feel safe, they can grow. Purchase the book mentioned in this episode through Amazon, "Seeing People: What Every Parent, Teacher, Therapist, Manager, and Person Needs to See About Everyone As Taught by an Autistic ADHD Teacher" - Author Jeff Brown. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. If you choose to buy through our affiliation links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast! For Amazon US and International Buyers (except Canada) 1. Seeing People: What Every Parent, Teacher, Therapist, Manager, and Person Needs to See About Everyone as Taught by an Autistic ADHD Teacher - https://amzn.to/3MDRfwG For Amazon Canada Buyers: 1. Seeing People: What Every Parent, Teacher, Therapist, Manager, and Person Needs to See About Everyone as Taught by an Autistic ADHD Teacher - https://amzn.to/48Spgk9 Website: https://www.jeffbrownsclassroom.com/books/seeing-people Connect With Us Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com Grab your The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast Merch Catalogue Items from our Storehttps://www.neurodiversityvoices.com/category/all-products The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast would love your feedback. Post a review to our Google profile. https://share.google/9RAoxcWhwXu5Pl1xY Support by joining our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/14218572/join Be A Neurodiversity Voices+ Subscriber https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-neurodiversity-voices-podcast-adhd-autism-audhd/id1806028241 If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast player you love, please take a moment to rate the show and leave a comment. It makes a huge difference! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Guest: Lynn Greenberg is a former family law attorney turned children's author. She shares the powerful story behind the Creative Cab Company, the award-winning book series she co-created with her son. Lynn opens up about advocating for neurodivergent kids, recognizing early signs of dyslexia and ADHD, and transforming her family's journey into characters like Robbie the Dyslexic Taxi and Susie the ADHD Taxi—a heart-opening conversation about celebrating differences, trusting your instincts, and giving every child a voice. Purchase the books mentioned in this episode through Amazon As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. If you choose to buy through our affiliation links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast! For Amazon US and International Buyers (except Canada) 1. "Suzy the ADHD Taxi and the Sightseeing Adventure" - https://amzn.to/3KtW1vM 2. "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure" - https://amzn.to/4ruPlhM For Amazon Canada Buyers: 1. "Suzy the ADHD Taxi and the Sightseeing Adventure" - https://amzn.to/4pdIacn 2. "Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure" - https://amzn.to/49IEIl3 Creative Cab Company Website: https://creativecabcompany.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creativecabcomp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativecabcompany/ Substack: https://creativewayfinders.substack.com/ Connect With Us Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com Grab your The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast Merch Catalogue Items from our Storehttps://www.neurodiversityvoices.com/category/all-products The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast would love your feedback. Post a review to our Google profile. https://share.google/9RAoxcWhwXu5Pl1xY Support by joining our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/14218572/join Be A Neurodiversity Voices+ Subscriber https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-neurodiversity-voices-podcast-adhd-autism-audhd/id1806028241 If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast player you love, please take a moment to rate the show and leave a comment. It makes a huge difference! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Guest: Kiran Rodriguez joins Paul to share the personal story and mission behind NeuroMatch—a new platform that creates safer, Neurodiversity-Affirming spaces for dating, friendship, and community. We delve into feature choices such as chat prompts, voice notes, dyslexia-friendly colour settings, and verification; why starting local in Hampshire is important; and how the team is addressing safety, moderation, and crisis signposting. Notable quotes "ADHD is very hard to live with… It's shaped me because I've learned how to be strong and resilient." "Prompts are there to help when you can't think of what to say first." "I'm dyslexic—I want people to choose the colour that helps them read." "Friendship comes first… some people just want someone to talk to when they're lonely." "You're never alone… there's always somebody you can connect with." Resources & links NeuroMatch (soft-launch; website first, app later): neuromatchapp.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuromatchapp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-rodriguez-1a625276?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neuromatchapp?_t=ZN-90C62rnsqrn&_r=1 Follow for meetups in Hampshire (UK) and global rollout updates Support & safety: in-platform reporting + support hub (as described) Call to action If you're an ND seeking an authentic connection, join the NeuroMatch soft launch to share feedback and help shape the platform. Creators & orgs in neurodiversity: reach out to collaborate on the pilot. Connect With Us Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com Grab your The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast Merch Catalogue Items from our Storehttps://www.neurodiversityvoices.com/category/all-products The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast would love your feedback. Post a review to our Google profile. https://share.google/9RAoxcWhwXu5Pl1xY Support by joining our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/14218572/join Be A Neurodiversity Voices+ Subscriber https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-neurodiversity-voices-podcast-adhd-autism-audhd/id1806028241 If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast player you love, please take a moment to rate the show and leave a comment. It makes a huge difference! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Guest: Andrew Letchuk—an autistic, disabled, and neurodivergent advocate, writer, and podcaster—to explore disability justice, representation, and what true access can look like in everyday life. Andrew shares his journey through special education, diagnosis, and post-secondary accommodations, and how those experiences shaped his identity as a disabled person and pushed him into advocacy. Together, they unpack the differences between disability rights and disability justice, discuss media stereotypes of autism, and envision what it means to build accessible events, classrooms, and movements from the ground up. This conversation is part story, part political education, and part invitation: to listen to disabled expertise, honour lived experience, and practice disability justice in our daily choices. Connect with Andrew Letchuk: Our Voices podcast: Our Voices: Conversations of Disability | Podcast on Spotify Disability on the Street blog: Disability On The Street | disability issues neurodiversity social justice FUTURES program (for interested listeners): Futures - The AccessStudio Tangled Art + Disability: Tangled Art + Disability The Disability Collective: Home | The Disability Collective Connect With Us Learn more about the Neurodiversity Voices Podcast: www.neurodiversityvoices.com Grab your The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast Merch Catalogue Items from our Storehttps://www.neurodiversityvoices.com/category/all-products The Neurodiversity Voices Podcast would love your feedback. Post a review to our Google profile. https://share.google/9RAoxcWhwXu5Pl1xY Support by joining our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/14218572/join Be A Neurodiversity Voices+ Subscriber https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-neurodiversity-voices-podcast-adhd-autism-audhd/id1806028241 If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast player you love, please take a moment to rate the show and leave a comment. It makes a huge difference! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★