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Ever felt trapped in a crowded space with your heart racing and nowhere to escape? In our most vulnerable episode yet, Navah opens up about her struggle with anxiety disorders and shares a harrowing panic attack experience at Dodger Stadium. What began as a family night out quickly spiraled when a crowded stairwell became an anxiety trigger, highlighting the real challenges many neurodivergent people face in everyday situations.

The conversation takes an important turn as we discuss how one security guard's compassionate response made all the difference. This moment perfectly captures what we advocate for at the Ed Asner Family Center – understanding, accommodation, and human kindness toward those with visible and invisible disabilities. For anyone navigating anxiety alongside neurodivergence, Navah's willingness to share her experience offers both validation and community.

We're also thrilled to spotlight our Academy's media program through a special segment featuring participant Maggie interviewing our Disney artist teacher Jackie. Their conversation about creativity, learning processes, and artistic expression showcases the incredible talents being developed in our adult job training program. Watching our participants grow from hesitant beginners to confident communicators has been one of our greatest joys.

Looking ahead, we touch briefly on concerning Medicaid budget cuts affecting special needs services (a topic we'll dive deeper into next episode) and promote our upcoming Poker for Ed fundraiser on June 14th at Radford Studios. This annual event helps fund crucial programs like our Academy and social clubs for neurodivergent individuals of all ages.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or someone navigating neurodivergence yourself, this episode reminds us that behind every diagnosis are real human experiences – challenges and triumphs alike. Connect with us at teafc.org to learn more about our programs or reach out directly to Nava at navah@teafc.org.

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