Understanding Highly Sensitive People (or Empaths), with Dr. Judith Orloff
An area of great interest is understanding the experience of highly sensitive people, also known as empaths. There are many overlapping characteristics of highly sensitive people with individuals who ...
19 Des 202552min
An Innovative Support Program for Neurodivergent College Students, with Nina Schiarizzi-Tobin and Vanessa Harwood
This episode of the Uniquely Human: The Podcast features Nina Schiarizzi-Tobin and Vanessa Harwood discussing innovative supports for neurodivergent college students, highlighting the START program at...
5 Des 20251h 6min
Connecting with Young Children through Sensoriaffective Integration: A Discussion with Dr. Carrie Alvarado
As an occupational therapist with expertise in child development, Dr. Carrie Alvarado has the unique ability to discuss interrelationships between sensory processing and the development of trustworthy...
21 Nov 202557min
Mentoring for Autistic and Neurodivergent Individuals, with David Rivera
David Rivera has experienced the need for, and benefits of mentoring in his own life, and has applied his lived experiences to setting up a non-profit for mentoring others. Barry and Dave discuss the ...
7 Nov 202552min
The Journey of an Autistic Librarian, with Kate Reynolds
Kate Reynolds , also known as the Lavender Librarian, is the founder and director of Storytime Solidarity. Based in Ontario, Canada, Kate has been working in public libraries since 2010. She is also a...
24 Okt 202558min
An Autistic Mother reflects on Mothering and Writing, with Julie Green
Julie Green is a professional writer, a mother, and is a late diagnosed autistic women. She, Dave, and Barry discuss what led to her late diagnosis, and the insights she has as an autistic person in r...
10 Okt 202559min
Choosing a Developmental and Relationship Play-based Approach over ABA, with Daria Brown
As a parent, Daria Brown had some difficult decisions to make about choosing the right path for her young autistic child and her family. She chose a developmental relationship- based approach as it re...
26 Sep 202554min
Educational Practices for Neurodivergent Students: We Can Do So Much Better - with Dr. Shelley Moore
Barry and Dave engage in a lively and wide-ranging discussion with educational specialist, Dr. Shelley Moore, internationally known for her progressive and value-based approach for educating neurodive...
12 Sep 20251h 5min
