In this episode of The Special Ed Strategist, host Wendy Taylor sits down with pediatric neuropsychologists Dr. Yael Rothman and Dr. Katia Fredriksen—co-authors of the Different Thinkers children’s book series—to explore how families can help children understand diagnoses with compassion and clarity. With a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming lens, they offer practical ways to shift conversations from “what’s wrong” to “what’s unique,” empowering both home life and school advocacy.
Three Key Takeaways:
- Reframe diagnosis as a narrative shift toward understanding, not limitation.
- Use personalized storytelling and concrete examples to highlight what the child does best.
- Equip children with words and self‑advocacy tools early and revisit them as they grow.
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