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Author: Joshua Kao

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“In Another’s View” - A podcast series to engage the community to advocate for neurodiversity. We will interview community members to share their experiences, challenges, perspectives and tips. Through the effort of our youth team, we hope to engage and connect a more aware and inclusive community. This podcast has also expanded to cover topics relating advocacy, neuroscience, and psychology. 

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Ever wondered how to foster an inclusive community where all neurodivergent workers can grow and thrive? Curious about how Bill’s inspiring motto—"Make yourself shine, make others shine, and don’t be afraid to fail"—shapes an empowering work place culture? New Executive director of The Nest, Bill Furgueson, shares how he cultivates a supportive environment where neurodivergent individuals form strong connections and staff members grow into their roles. We discuss the Nest's safe place t...
Ever wondered how Friends Coffee & Tea can make delicious Asian pastries? Curious about how Friends Coffee & Tea serves as a training hub for FCSN students, offering them hands-on vocational job experience in a vibrant and welcoming environment? Our guest, Roxana Chiu, the manager of Friends Coffee & Tea, shares her story behind starting the coffee shop and the grand mission that extends beyond delicious pastries. Support Friends Coffee & Tea by visiting their shop! Here...
Ever wondered about the interdisciplinary fields available? Want to explore the intersection of computer science, medicine, and community advocacy? Our guest, Helen Zhu, discusses her journey from studying the musical abilites of autistic individuals with the Stanford Neurodiversity Project in high school, to her work at Northwestern's Habits Lab: using AI algorithms to enhance data privacy in mobile health sensors. She shares how she continues to explore opportunities for growth and p...
Ever wondered what the life of a Neuro-Opthalmologist is all about? Want to explore the magical pathways which connect the visual system and brain? Curious about swollen optic nerves and other artificial intelligence tools emerging in the field? Our guest, Dr. Shannon Beres, is a practicing pediatric neuro-opthalmologist at Stanford University. She is also a clinical associate professor in neurology and ophthalmology at Stanford and specializes in her clinical research on swollen optic nerve...
Ever wondered how language is acquired in early childhood? Want to explore the multi-modal machine learning application for language acquisition? Curious about the strategies that could help expand our learning capacities for all ages? Our guest, Alvin Tan, a current PhD student at the Stanford Language and Cognition Lab shares his unique journey and how he has continued to pursue his curiosities amidst life's twists and turns.
Ever wonder how you can identify and cultivate your unique strengths in the face of uncertainty? Curious about how a mother's unconditional love can spark the untapped potential of a neurodivergent child? Want to learn about the techniques and methods to develop endless possibility despite limited capacity to communicate? Our guest, Ms. Sufen Wu, co-founder of Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN), and her amazing son Chiling Wu, share their journey and how Chiling has continued to gr...
Ever wondered what you were born to do? Ever wondered how you could make a meaningful impact to the community? Today's guest is Hannah Karsting, a rising senior studying psychology at Columbia University. Join us as we dive into her inspiring journey filled with trial and error and self-exploration with her neurodivergence. Hannah also details her advocacy work as a research assistant at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project. Hannah’s mission is to improve the human conditi...
Ever wondered what the key to successful advocacy projects looks like? Our guest Meghana Gunturi, a fellow team member of the Stand4Neurodiversity team, reflects on her various high school neurodiversity advocacy efforts and talks about what she is looking forward to as she approaches her freshmen year of college.
Let's Thrive!

Let's Thrive!

2024-02-0429:50

Ever wonder how to navigate a pathway to college and beyond into career and happiness? Want to understand how understanding one’s challenges can play a role in the strength-based model? Want to understand how self-advocacy can contribute to your success? Our guest, Dr. Marci Schwartz, an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project and founder of Thrive College Counseling, shares her valuable insight! Che...
Ever wonder how our daily choices of activities impact our brains’ happy hormone – dopamine? Eager to learn tips to balance dopamine levels in the age of indulgence? Curious about how radical honesty may actually boost self-identity and a sense of connectedness? Our guest Dr. Anna Lembke, a Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University, shares her passion and invaluable insight and tips about Dopamine. Link to Dr. Lembke’s latest New...
What a Magical Bridge!

What a Magical Bridge!

2023-01-2325:47

Ever dreamed of a magical playground where all people, regardless of age and ability, embrace each other and enjoy cheerful play? Our guest Olenka Villarreal, the founder of Magical Bridge Foundation, which designs and builds innovative and inclusive playgrounds, shares her personal story and the ultimate kindness initiative behind the Magical Bridge. There are now 6 playgrounds open in the Bay Area with 11 more in development around the world. Truly a magical playground! Be part of ...
The Nest!

The Nest!

2022-08-0638:37

Want to explore how the Nest Coffee House can create such an amazing place to connect people of all abilities? Curious about how heart-warming stories keep brewing up at this special Nest? Neurodivergent herself, Ms. Jillian Noyes, a volunteer at a Little Compassion, an amazing filmmaker and writer, as well as an autism advocate, shares her tips and stories that have inspired many people in her community. Our guest, Mrs. Jane Moen, the founder of The Little Compassion Inc., also returned to s...
Ever wondered how you could start your own advocacy efforts? Ever wonder how you could expand your advocacy efforts to others near and far? Our guest Meghana Gunturi is a fellow team member of the Stand4Neurodiversity team. Meghana shares her insight on how she helped start and expand Stand4Neurodiversity and Neurodiversity Horizons.
AUesome!

AUesome!

2022-05-3124:47

Ever wanted to start up your own social enterprise? Wonder what the key ingredients are to power an effective advocacy effort? Our guest Isabella He, a passionate neurodiversity advocate, shares her personal experiences and tips behind her social enterprises SN Inclusion and AUesome.
Ever wonder what the fascinating research perspective is behind Neurodiversity? Want to learn what the Strengths-Based Model is all about? Curious about how Neurodiversity at Work could be a win-win? Dr. Lawrence Fung, Stanford Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and Director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, shares his insights and tips on how amazing things can happen! Link to Dr. Fung’s new book: Neurodiversity: From Phenomenology to Neurobiology and Enhancing T...
“Nothing about us without us!” Want to hear how IBM amplified the voice of its neurodiverse team to make a powerful impact? Our guest, Natalia Lyckowski, an IBM Global Neurodiversity Advancement Leader, discusses the unique IBM model. Neurodivergent herself, Ms. Lyckowski also shares how she empowers her autistic child to self advocate and turn neurodiversity into a superpower. See her fun ice bucket video on IBM’s neurodiversity celebration. Link here.
Want to learn more about “atypical_ladies”? Ever wonder how to maneuver through the journey of raising an autistic child to see joy through each other and build a unique connection? Mrs. Lorren Rodriguez, a passionate parent coach, shares her story and insight on how all brains are beautiful. Link to Mrs. Rodriguez's powerful instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/atypical_ladies/
A Little Compassion

A Little Compassion

2021-11-0648:59

A little compassion goes a long way! Want to find out what's brewing up in the Nest Coffee House? Mrs. Jane Moen, the founder of The Little Compassion inc., shares her story behind this heart-warming and special place! Support the Nest Coffee House. Visit their website: https://thenestcoffeehouse.org
Ever wonder what ISL is all about? Learn from a youth team’s initiatives to spread awareness about “Integrated Strength-Based Learning”. Our guests Rayyan Ali and Hassan Samiullah discuss how they combat the traditional sense of full inclusion to promote the strengths-based model ideas in their schools.
Stand Your Ground!

Stand Your Ground!

2021-09-2929:39

Our guest Millie Gee, neurodivergent herself, shares how she incorporated neurodiversity positively into her identity. Ever wonder how to self-advocate? Millie also shares her insight on how to identify a niche in advocacy. Let's find out about Millie and her youth team's initiative on Neurodiversity Celebration Week and her Cate UK advocacy project. Check out Millie's Cate Facebook Page here and Instagram Page here.
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